Assistant Executive Director

  • CompanyN'Amerind (London) Friendship Centre
  • Job TypeSupervision/Management
  • Required ExperienceTwo to three years of organization and staff management of a non-profit community resource-based agency
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or demonstrated exeucutive management experience of a non-profit social service agency
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/04/2025

Job Description

Position: Assistant Executive Director
Term: Permanent 35 Hours / Week
Wage: DOE
Posting Date: January 20, 2025 Closing Date: 4:00 pm February 4, 2025

Overview:
The Assistant Executive Director is to support the leadership and direction for the successful management and operations of the N’Amerind Friendship Centre (NFC). The Assistant Executive Director will work in conjunction with the Executive Director to secure the implementation of NFC long- range strategic plan and policies established by the Board of Directors, including alignment and achievement of annual objectives and priorities. The Assistant Executive Director will support the Executive Director that the Board is informed of important matters, providing information to support decision-making, and providing insights gained from interaction with stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or demonstrated exeucutive management experience of a non-profit social service agency
• In-depth knowledge of urban Indigenous community needs, solutions and trends
• Two to three years of organization and staff management of a non-profit community resource-based agency
• Experience strategically planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services
• A clear understanding of operational and capital budgets, forecasts, and funding applications
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks/projects; prioritize, set goals, track progess
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with, motivate and interact with staff, volunteers, partners
• Excellent communicator with concise written verbal skills; an articulate speaker
• Ability to problem solve, assess issues, identify causes, generate solutions
• Leader and team player to positively influence others to meet organizational goals
• Flexibility to work additional hours or weekends as required

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Takes personal responsibility to increase cultural sensitivity, awareness and implementation of the NFC Vision Statement including foundational teachings and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments.
• Applies systematic, logical reasoning when addressing problems or situations in order to arrive at an appropriate solution or outcome.
• Builds, develops and sustains business relationships / strategic partnerships that are mutually beneficial, reciprocal and grounded in trust and respect.
• Accomplishes goals, and achieves the results. This includes the efficient and effective use of all resources including time, financial, people and technology.
• Works collaboratively with others and in a win-win productive manner.
• Support the organizational and evaluation reviews of programs, facility, and staffing levels
• Support the staffing requirements to effectively implement and manage all programs
• Support the hiring process, training and compliance with HR laws
• Support the financial activities related to the annual and day-to-day operations of NFC
• Support the maintenance of financial files and ensure compliance with NFC financial policy
• Ensure all program objectives are being met in accordance with agreements
• Daily access to a reliable vehicle
• To undertake any other such reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time

How to Apply

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE INCLUDING:
• A CV and cover letter, in Word or PDF format
• Two work related references and One-character reference
• Copies of relevant certificate, diploma, degree

Mail or Hand Deliver: Personnel Committee
Re: Assistant Executive Director N’Amerind Friendship Centre
260 Colborne Street
London, ON N6B 2S6
Email: [email protected]
Re: Assistant Executive Director
Fax: (519) 672-0717
Attention: Personnel Committee
Re: Assistant Executive Director

Note:
• All applications will be screened based on the receipt of a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE.
• Only those contacted will be granted an interview.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16 (1) of the Human Rights Act is preferred.
• All applicants understand and agree that by submitting a job application; at their cost, the Successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check (Level 3) as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 4:00 pm

Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.