Job Description
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.The employer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Overview of the CCES:The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is anindependent, national, not-for-profit, multi-sport organization with a visionof fair, safe, accessible, and inclusive sport for everyone. We believe thefundamental purpose of sport can and should be to make a positive contributionto Canadian society and that ethical sport is the best way to achieve that.The CCES currently focuses its efforts on four main priorityareas: ensuring athletes are protected from the threat of doping through theimplementation of the Canadian Anti-Doping Program; developing rules andeducational tools to mitigate the growing risk of competition manipulationassociated with the legalization of single event sport betting; promotingpositive sport cultures as the network leader of True Sport; and examiningemerging integrity issues facing national level sport in Canada.The CCES Strategic Plan can be found at: www.cces.ca/strategic-prioritiesAs such, in addition to the four priority areas referencedabove, the CCES will now assume responsibility for working in collaborationwith the sport community to ensure safe sport for all participants.Executive Director, Safe Sport:The CCES is now looking to fill an Executive Director, SafeSport position to join its Executive Team currently consisting of the ExecutiveDirector, Values-Based Sport, the Executive Director, Sport Integrity, theExecutive Director, Corporate Services, and the Chief Executive Officer.The Executive Director, Safe Sport will work with theExecutive Team to transition the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner(OSIC) and Abuse-Free Sport into the CCES in a revised manner consistent withfeedback through consultation with the sport community. Following thetransition, the Executive Director, Safe Sport will lead this work for the CCESand on behalf of the sport community. It is envisioned that OSIC and Abuse-FreeSport will be referred to as the Canadian Safe Sport Program effective April 1,2025. As such, the job description outlined below refers to the Safe SportProgram.CCES POSITION PROFILEPOSITION: Executive Director, Safe Sport REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer CLASSIFICATION LEVEL: Executive SALARY RANGE: $127,148-$151,225 POSITION SUMMARYThe ExecutiveDirector, Safe Sport contributes to the overall success of the CCES as a memberof the Executive Team, which ensures that the CCES vision, mission andstrategic plans are carried out efficiently and effectively. Corporate-wide,the Executive Director contributes to financial, human resource, operational,governance, communications/technology, and performance management systems toensure the CCES is a high-performing organization. Specifically, the ExecutiveDirector focuses on the administration of the Universal Code of Conduct toPrevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) through the Canadian SafeSport Program (CSSP) across the Canadian sport system. The Executive Directorplays an active role in representing the organization with a variety ofpartners, stakeholders (nationally and internationally), funders, and media.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExecutive Teammember of the Executive Team (Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officer) providing executive leadership for the CCES;promote a corporate culturethat fosters individual, team and organizational success;participate in leading the development, implementation and monitoring of the CCES’s vision, mission and strategic plans;report to the Board of Directors on the CCES’s safe sport activities and develop plans to implement Board directives;continually identify significantand strategic opportunities for the CCES as well as potential risksparticipate in significant corporateoperations matters, such as strategic planning and organizational restructuringand reviews;represent the CCES with a varietyof partners, athletes, stakeholders (nationally and internationally), fundersand media as required.Corporate Operationscontribute to corporate-wide strategic, operational, financial, human resource, governance, communications/technology and performance management systems;direct safe sport team-level planning, policy development, decision making and problem solving;contribute to securing and maintaining financial, human and operational resources to support safe-sport operations;ensure properadministration and financial management of day-to-day safe sport operations;ensure Quality Management System implementation in safe sport operations and participate in review meetings, internal and external audits, etc.National Sport Organization (NSOs) / Multisport Service Organizations (MSOs) Relationsdirect strategies to engage NSOs and MSOs with respect to the CCES’s safe sport initiatives and operations;develop and maintain an NSO safe sport advisory group to provide advice to the CCES on its safe sport work;lead and facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and conferences with NSOs and MSOs to discuss safe sport issues;oversee signatory agreements and participant agreements related to safe sport with the sport community; monitor domestic and international safe sport developments and requirements relevant to the administration of the UCCMS; provide direction and act as a resource for staff that are responsible for maintaining ongoing interaction and communication with NSOs and MSOs related to safe sport initiatives and operationsThe Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) provide direction for the activities and operations of CSSP staff; lead sport community consultations with respect to the development, design and costing of the CSSP including regular reviews of the UCCMS; review and establish policies and procedures to guide, and ensure service expectations, around the case management process; make recommendations on complex cases following investigations to CCES legal counsel; conduct audits of signatories to ensure compliance with the CSSP develop and implement processes to measure the effectiveness of the CSSP including stakeholder satisfaction and feedback; provide direction and act as a resource for staff dealing with safe sport policy, case management and hearings/appeals ensuring systems and processes are in place to effectively implement all aspects of the CSSP; supervise outsourced investigative and legal services specific to the CSSP; maintain and work with CCES expert-based committees; provide safesport expertise and advice to the CEO. International Programs and Initiatives lead the CCES’s role in policy and program development and implementation at the international level with respect to safe sport as appropriate; regularly engage with international partners throughmeetings and working groups to influence safe sport developments globally; oversee strategies to engage international sport federations and major games organizers to allowfor maximum efficiencies under the CSSP; maintain global sport networks to explorepartnerships related to other sport integrity mattersCCES Quality Management Systemsupport and promote the implementationof the Quality Management System;comply with relevant quality system processes and recommend process changes/revisions as appropriate;identify potential risks and helpidentify and manage risk mitigation strategies;log stakeholder feedback/comments inthe Quality Database for tracking and appropriate follow-up.General Responsibilitiesprovide support to the Chief Executive Officer as required.QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIESUniversity degree in law,criminology, public administration, human resources, social or health sciences,or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;Over 10 years of progressive managerial experience,including two to three years in a relevant managerial position(s) in one ormore of the following areas or in a similar area: Ombudsperson, Administrative,Judicial, or Professional Standards Tribunals/Courts, Integrity Commissioner,Mediation/Arbitration, Human Rights Complaints, Workplace Investigations;Demonstrated success in managing multi-faceted regulated programs across a broad stakeholder sector with significant budget oversight and responsibility;Able to work ina collaborative, supportive fashion and bring people together in a way thatpromotes the organization’s best interests and is in keeping with the CCES’scorporate culture;Knowledge ofthe greater Canadian sport community, values-based education programs, andsocial change programs;Sound knowledgeof human rights legislation in Canada and child protection legislation inCanada, etc.;Knowledge ofTrauma and Violence Informed approaches to intervention;Fluent inFrench and English (spoken) with excellent writing skills in one of theofficial languages.Other requirements:Eligible to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen orPermanent Resident)Be able to work from the Head Office located at201 – 2723 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa ON, at least 3 days a week including WednesdaysBENEFITSWeoffer a comprehensive benefits package:employer-paid health anddental insurance;registered retirement savingsplan;balanced work-life;CONTACT INFORMATION:Submit your application online atBambooHR by June 28, 2024 through this link, https://cces.bamboohr.com/careers/46 . If you have any questionsabout the position, please contact Robin Witty, rwitty@sportlaw.ca.We thank all applicants for theirinterest, but will only contact those selected for an interview. To find outmore about the CCES, visit www.cces.ca .Throughout its recruitment process, the CCES recognizesCanada’s linguistic duality and the diversity of its population. We acceptexpressions of interest from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginalpeoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and peopleof all sexual identities and orientations. Upon request, accommodations will bemade during the hiring process.EmployerCanadian Centre for Ethics in SportPeople are the most important resource in any organization. For organizations at the national, provincial/territorial and community levels, SIRC’s job board offers access to a talent pool unparalleled in Canadian sport, reaching more than 1000 sport professionals daily. 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