Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV) is looking to expand our team! HFHGV is currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

But first, let's share some detail on the organization. HFHGV works with partner families to build safe, decent affordable housing. What is interesting about our model is the ReStore.  Our ReStores receive new and used home décor and building materials donated by homeowners, contractors, retailers and manufacturers, which we sell to the public at greatly reduced prices. Money raised through sales covers 100% of the cost of HFHGV's operations. That means that every dollar donated to HFHGV can go directly towards building homes for families in need. It also means that we reduce waste and recycle in a way that greatly impacts our local communities. 

If you are looking to combine your professional pursuits with a social cause this is an excellent opportunity for you. A fast paced and challenging environment, where everyone is there with a greater purpose in mind, HFHGV's employees, volunteers and customer experience drive our ability to meet the needs for affordable housing.

In partnership with the board, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the success of Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver.

This position will be under the leadership of the acting CEO temporarily and thereafter, reporting to and collaborating with the Board of Directors, the CEO will assure Habitat for Humanity's relevance to the community, provide active leadership and drive that will push the organization to significantly increase their capacity to carry out their mission, vision and mandates and ensure the accountability of the organization to its diverse constituents.

The CEO directs and executes all activities of the organization either directly or through delegated authority and provides leadership in areas such as the creation of strategic, tactical and financial plans, developing goals and measuring performance to the approved goals, organizational development, liaison to affiliated organizations and other stakeholders, and the development of the association's staff.

• Housing for All
• Human Dignity
• Partnership
• Faith in Action
  • Diversity and Inclusiveness

1. Board Relations
   • Ensures accountability to the Board of Directors and collaboration to develop strategic directions and key financial and management practices.
   • Assists with monitoring the organization's relevance to the community, its effectiveness, and its results.
   • Develops and implements the strategic vision and goals for the organization, in collaboration with the Board.
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2. Visionary Leadership
   • Gives directions and leads the organization toward the achievement of their philosophy, mission, key strategies, and annual goals and objectives.
   • Uses transformational leadership style to effect change, inspire and motivate employees and volunteers of the organization
   • Plans, directs and administers all the programs and operations consistent with approved policies, goals and objectives.
   • Maintains a high-performing management and staff team
   • Maintains a focus on succession planning through employment development by coaching and identifying recruitment needs alongside the management team.
   • Ensures creative and proactive approaches to identify and secure sites, projects and opportunities that will allow the company to build their capacity to provide homes for families.
   • Selects and supports the team's Partner Families in a fair and consistent way and ensures that they are energized and committed as they move through their habitat experience.
   • Proactively manages risk management strategies in all aspects of the organization.
   • Stays abreast of and meet all legislative, tax, HFHC and similar requirements and keep informed of developments in human resources, not-for-profit management and governance, philanthropy and fund development.
   • Ensures resources are in place to support transformational growth for the organization.
   • Seeks and leverages business opportunities that foster sustainability.

3. Strategic Planning & Control
   • Assists the organization to establish strategic objectives and lead the regional implementation of this plan within the context of the organization's overall mission.
   • Develops priority plans, performance measurements, management controls and success factors.

4. Development of Sustainable Partnerships
   • Builds strong relationships in the community, liaising with outside supporters and stakeholders while ensuring that the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in strong, positive ways.
   • Uses external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities; builds partnerships in new markets and establish relationships with funders and with political and community leaders.
   • Deepens and refines all aspects of communications, from web presence to external relations, with the goal of creating a stronger brand.

5. Financial Management & Fund Development

• Develops and recommends yearly budgets for Board approval and prudently manages the organization's resources within these budget guidelines according to current policy, laws and regulations.
• Assists the Board with implementation and monitoring of a viable fundraising plan and provides advice with respect to operational and financial policies for the organization.
• Responsible for donor acknowledgement and recognition activities.
• Ensures a fair and consistent mortgage management program.
• Ensures expansion of revenue generation, funding development, in-kind contributions and grants to support existing programs.
• Continually enhances the Restore Retail Program's profitability and its role in selling the Habitat Concept and values.
• Acts as a stewardship of financial donations and grants.  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years of senior management experience. Some experience in the field of philanthropy, not-for-profit management and governance, and community relations is preferred.
• Advanced post-secondary degree, ideally in business, management or public/social policy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strategic thinking: A strategic thinker with the ability to conceptualize the business requirements of the organization. Possesses strong business acumen, sees the big picture and is able to develop corporate strategies and provide management guidance to assist the organization in attaining its goals. A person who has a strong track record of success in building a sustainable enterprise that fulfills the mandate of the organization.  
• Leading: The ability to point to specific examples of having developed and implemented strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth. Excellence in organizational management with the ability to provide financial control and oversight, develop and manage high-performance teams, and set and achieve strategic objectives. A leadership style that is action-oriented but participative and collaborative, entrepreneurial, and adaptable, with an innovative and appropriately inclusive approach to planning and problem-solving.
• Fundraising tact: Strong marketing, public relations, and fund development experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders. A successful track record in planning, organizing and leading fundraising activities.
• Communication: A persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and to recognize potential "hot" issues and deal effectively with them while exercising tact and diplomacy. Confident and self-assured. Is effective at influencing others through persuasion and buy-in to ideas. Believes in disclosure and open discussions.
• Financial knowledge: Working knowledge of financial control systems and procedures.
• Talent Management & Motivation: Able to recruit, develop and motivate employees, delegate responsibilities effectively and assess performance. Knows how to influence and enable others and address the impact of attitude and action on the organization and its people.  
• Knowledge of construction or build process an asset
• These duties are not all-encompassing and may change from time-to-time as required.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver please visit us at www.habitatgv.ca

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted directly.