Representing economic development interests of the City of Cornwall, the counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry and Akwesasne, the Cornwall & The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation (C&C CFDC) has the perfect opportunity for an individual having a passion for economic development and business mentorship.

As the organization’s senior staff person, we are looking for a self-directed and energetic Executive Director having demonstrated leadership, management, and interpersonal skills – someone who is equally at ease in the boardroom, on a client site, or administering a funding application.

Responsible to the Chair and Board of Directors, the Executive Director administers the business of the organization, manages a variety of economic development initiatives, and designs and implements his/her own agenda to achieve the objectives and mandate of the corporation.

This is an on-going, multi-year, full-time position located in the Cornwall area having reliance on a team of four staff members.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The Executive Director generally works in an office environment.
• The standard work week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Probationary period of 3-6 months.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and overtime hours are required to accommodate activities including, but not limited to: Board meetings, representing the organization at public events and out of town travel.

COMPENSATION:

• Base salary + benefits including OMERS pension contribution.
• Funding Commitment to March 31, 2018 with the expectation of renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or specialization in business, commerce, economics, law, or public administration.
• Bilingualism – English & French.
• Not less than seven (7) years progressively responsible management experience. 
• Minimum experience of two (2) years as a department head overseeing budgets, staffing and operational elements.
• Minimum experience of two (2) years working with Boards of Directors and/or Committees of the Board.
• Understanding and appreciation of the construct, obligations, and opportunities of not-for-profits and local CFDCs.
• Philosophy of continuous improvement and quality management.
• Not-for-profit exposure, economic development experience, commercial loans and investments expertise, and banking knowledge deemed as significant assets.
• Accounting designation (CPA), MBA, or licensure to practice law shall be considered as significant assets.
• Experience with media and branding initiatives considered an asset.
• Executive level experience and exposure considered an asset.

SKILLS:

• Ability to lead and to motivate staff and colleagues.
• Ability to negotiate, to collaborate, and to solicit confidence.
• Excellent analytical, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and to deal with complexity.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and current software applications – preferably Word, Excel, and Outlook.

To explore this opportunity further, please reference the position description at www.mycommunityfutures.ca and submit your resume with letter of candidacy by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 in confidence to: rlefebvre at mycommunityfutures.ca specifying ‘ED Selection Panel’ in the subject line.

While we will contact only those shortlisted for an interview, we thank all applicants for their interest in the Cornwall & The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation.

SOURCE: Cornwall & The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation