Job Description

IRCOM is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to empower newcomer families to
integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs and
services.

IRCOM is seeking an innovative and energetic Executive Director with demonstrated
management skills to lead the organization. IRCOM’s Executive Director is a hands-on manager, providing leadership and direction to staff, and has the vision necessary to lead the organization into the next phase of its growth. The Executive Director provides overall leadership and management of IRCOM’s facilities, programs, operations, finances and ensures effective results are achieved with the available resources within the context of IRCOM’s strategic and operational plans. The Executive Director leads IRCOM’s fundraising program and represents the organization to the public, governments, media, partners and other organizations. The Executive Director reports to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing a not-for-profit organization;
relevant post secondary education; and demonstrated skills and experience in strategic and
operational planning, financial management, fundraising, and program planning and delivery.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of effective board governance practices,
and a passion for helping newcomers get off to a great start in their new home.

Duties

Leadership

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization and act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization's activities
• In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson and representative of the organization

Operational and program planning and management

• Develop operational plans incorporating the strategic direction of the organization
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare implementation procedures
• Ensure privacy/confidentiality of all files and documents
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services and ensure they are reflective of the mission and Board priorities
• Ensure the management and maintenance of all buildings and facilities including capital planning for facilities improvements
• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices
• Recruit, interview and select staff who have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization's mission and implement a performance management process

Financial planning and management

• Prepare budgets
• Secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization
• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
• Administer the organization’s funds according to the approved budget; monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization; and provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on revenues and expenditures

Community relations/advocacy

• Communicate with the community about the work of the organization
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community
  groups, funders, politicians, partners and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
• And such other duties as are prescribed in writing from time to time by the board of directors and/or it’s designate.
   

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

• A post-secondary degree,
• At least three years experience in a senior management role, preferably in the not-for-profit or human services sector, with demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning, human resources & financial management;
• Experience in working with newcomers and diverse community groups;
• A commitment to IRCOM’s values, vision, and direction;
• Substantial senior leadership/management experience;
• Solid community development background;
• Excellent program management, administrative, financial, and organizing skills;
• Proven experience in developing funding resources, including proposal writing and
  fundraising, both from private foundations and government institutions;
• Proven capacity to communicate and work effectively with donors, government, media
  and NGOs;
• Experience with a not-for-profit Board of Directors and network of volunteers;
• Proven capacity to work in a self-directed manner, provide leadership to and collaborate
  with others in a team situation;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to exercise tact, discretion
  and judgment at all times;
• An organized approach to high volume of work, and an ability to prioritize and handle
  effectively many demands of a spontaneous nature;
• Excellent communications (including negotiation and public speaking) skills, both oral
  and written; and
• Computer literacy: familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets and fundraising tools.
   

Application Process

Please apply in confidence by sending your resume, a cover letter and salary
expectations via email to the Chair of the Board of Directors at edposting@live.ca or by
mail:

Selection Committee
IRCOM Inc.
95 Ellen Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S8
Closing Date: August 4, 2011