Managing Director

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About WPRC:

The Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council (WPrC) believes Winnipeg can truly be “A City Where Everyone Belongs.” The WPRC works to engage partners from every sector and every corner of our community to develop strategies and solutions that significantly reduce poverty in our city.

The Managing Director will:

  • Build relationships and actively engage multiple sectors of our community • Identify opportunities for change in accordance with WPRC’s vision and WPRC’s Framework for Action
  • Manage collaboration processes with senior leaders from across our community that result in meaningful outcomes on poverty related issues
  • Assist the WPRC, its committees and working groups • Provide direction, supervision and mentorship to the WPRC Project Coordinators

A demonstrated leader in the community, you are a self-directed, highly motivated individual who thrives in a complex and changing environment. You also have:

  • A post-secondary degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline (or a suitable combination of education and experience)
  • Experience in relevant senior management roles with demonstrated knowledge in strategic and operational planning, board and staff development and financial management
  • Strong leadership and change management skills combined with an ability to find creative solutions within a collaborative setting
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and develop strong, successful working relationships with stakeholders from multiple sectors
  • Significant understanding of Winnipeg as a community, particularly its social and economic needs

Submitting an Application:

Please submit your résumé and cover letter (indicating the role and where you saw the position advertised) by December 21, 2012 to:
Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development
United Way of Winnipeg, 580 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1C7

Fax: 204-453-6198
Email: Careers@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca
 
 
 
Deadline: 
21 Dec 2012
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Location: 
Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council
Winnipeg  Manitoba
Canada