The Wakefield Centre Board of Directors is seeking to fill the position of General Manager to provide operational direction and leadership towards the achievement of the Centre’s mission and strategic plan.
Be an instrumental part of the Centre’s transition to a fully operational arts, recreation and community centre.
Full-time bilingual position
Salary range: $47,000 – 52,000
Apply before March 21, 2014 to: The President, Wakefield Centre, 801 Chemin Riverside, Wakefield, J0X 3G0 or to bruce.stockfish@gmail.com
Applicants will be notified if they are selected for an interview.
GENERAL MANAGER
Full-time
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The General Manager supports the Wakefield Centre Board of Directors in the development of its mission, strategic plan and values and enables the Board to fulfill its governance function. The General Manager implements the strategic plan and gives operational direction and leadership towards the achievement of the organization’s mission, strategies and annual goals and objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The General Manager reports to the President of the Wakefield Centre Board of Directors.
KEY CONTACTS
Wakefield Centre Board Members, Members of the Cooperative, employees and contractors, Municipality of La Pêche, other municipal, provincial and federal officials, Theatre Wakefield, The Wakefield Recreation Association, Wakefield Activities for Youth, Wakefield Library, members of the public, volunteers and funding bodies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports operations and administration of the Wakefield Centre Board by advising and informing the Board and interfacing between the Board and the staff
- Oversees the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of all Wakefield Centre programs, services and special events to ensure that they respond to the strategic direction of the organization
- Recommends annual budget for Board approval and ensures prudent management of Wakefield Centre’s resources within the approved budget
- Supervises and provides leadership to all employees of the Centre and implements the human resource policies and procedures as outlined in the Human Resources Manual
- Responsible for developing, implementing and assessing annual work plans in coordination with responsible Board committees Develops partnerships, services and events to support Wakefield Centre’s community development
- Develops community development initiatives and associated fundraising and grant applications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education
Successful completion of post-secondary education with a relevant diploma or degree or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in the field of recreation, administration, education or related disciplines
Language
Working knowledge of the English and French languages is mandatory
Experience
- Significant experience in project management
- Significant experience in human resource management
- Significante experience in the application process for government and foundation grants
- Significant and recent experience in provision of strategic financial advice and recommendations
- Experience in building effective working relationships
- Experience in strategic resource analysis and planning
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the governance of not-for profit organizations and Wakefield Centre’s mandate and structure
- Knowledge of the key challenges facing the Wakefield Centre
Abilities
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure to deliver products within tight timeframes with minimal supervision
- Ability to organize and provide leadership to employees
- Ability to create effective networks
- Effective communication skills in both official languages
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Discretion
- Availability to work flexible hours with some evenings and weekends
