Job Description
About IAF
IAF delivers programs and services to support a thriving agriculture and agri-food sector in British Columbia. With more than 25 years of experience, IAF is recognized as the leading provider of high-quality and cost-effective program delivery services for this sector. Since 1996, we have facilitated over 2500 projects and delivered more than $250 million to industry on behalf of the federal and provincial governments.
Position Overview
Join our innovative team as the Director, Programs, where you'll lead with vision and purpose to drive IAF’s success in delivering exceptional client services and impactful programs. In this pivotal role, you'll prioritize program objectives, streamline activities, and ensure the seamless execution of client-based initiatives. You'll be the linchpin in coordinating resources and collaborating across departments to support both new and ongoing programs. If you're passionate about leading programs that make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for the Director, Programs position and be a key player in IAF’s success.
This position is hybrid working out of IAF’s Victoria office. It is a full-time position with some overtime and after-hours work as required. The salary range is $110,000-$120,000.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct IAF-delivered programs to ensure effective and efficient program delivery, client service and resource utilization
- Working with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), oversee the management of program budgets to ensure effective and compliant use of funds and provide feedback on future budget improvements and/or development of budget structures for new programs and initiatives
- Working with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and in collaboration with the Leadership Team, develop program-related strategies, plans, and policies and ensure compliance with IAF’s organizational policies and practices
- Lead managers and coordinators associated with program delivery and client service to ensure alignment of team objectives with organization priorities
- Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to establish strategic priorities and translate them into actionable and quantitative plans
- Support and mentor team members in attaining goals and objectives
What You Will Bring
- Degree in public/business administration, management, project management or other related field; Masters preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at the director or senior management level, preferably in a non-profit or program-based organization (equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered)
- Strong funder-relations experience including working directly with all levels of government and other public-private organizations
- Clear understanding of data and systems management
- Senior-level leadership and communication skills that allow collaboration both internally and with external stakeholders
- Solid experience in supervision and management of medium-sized teams with a mix of organizational responsibilities
Application Information
For full details on the position, please see the complete job description. If IAF sounds like the right team for you, we want to hear from you! Please apply with your resume and cover letter.
Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day July 4th, 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you and connecting with you!
IAF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.