Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership in articulating WCWRC mission and philosophy both internally and externally.
• Provide sound financial management to all of the centre’s fiscal responsibilities.
• Ensure that there is adequate fund development to enable the centre to continue to carry out its work.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers that encourages and supports centre development and capacity building. • In collaboration with the Personnel Committee and the Program Director, manage Human Resources responsibilities for the centre, including recruitment, hiring, and supervision of staff.
• Develop and maintain community networks and partnerships.
• Report to the Board of Directors regularly on the activities of the centre.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field (i.e. Social Sciences, Business and Administration, etc.). A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years management experience, including administration, financial and human resources management.
• Strong background in financial management, including budgeting, reporting and financial accountability.
• Demonstrated experience researching and identifying diverse funding sources, grant and proposal writing.
• Work experience in a non-profit environment and a strong understanding of the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues relating to marginalization and the role that social determinants of health have on the general health and well-being of women (i.e. domestic violence, addictions, sex trade, housing).
• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to successfully advocating for diversity and the values of diversity as it relates to ethnicity, identity, orientation, class, ability, age, etc.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and a strong understanding of this relationship.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining appropriate boundaries with staff and community members.
• Ability to help others set goals and create plans to facilitate the accomplishment of goals.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and organizational and problem solving skills.
• Strong conflict management skills with the ability to provide informal mediation, support and mentorship.
• Strong computer and professional writing skills; ability to prepare proposals and reports.

Assets

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