Job Description
The Executive Director supports the internal management team and provides strong leadership while coordinating all program matters at the Barrie Bayside Mission Centre Will have an Undergraduate University degree (e.g. MSW, B.A., B.Sc.)Minimum of five (5) years of prior related experience working with marginalized clientele in a social services setting, including experience in Human Resources, social services management, budgetary and property responsibilities, financial management, business management, union work environmentValid Ontario Class G driver’s license, own vehicle and insurance, provide a driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is requiredEXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:Extensive related senior management experience in social services, including centre operations, and a proven ability to direct programs in a complex environmentStrong management and supervisory skills and experienceKnowledge of Human Resource Management and Financial ManagementKnowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit organizationsKnowledge of all federal and provincial legislation including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, etc.Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organizationSKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:Background demonstrates a consultative approach, negotiation skills and a record of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholdersProblem solves and develops strategies for effective Conflict ResolutionMust have strong skills and experience using Microsoft Office, internet and email useCommitted to service excellence, inspires, and motivates teams to reach their full potentialAbility to multi-task within a high-pressure environmentSelf-motivated and disciplinedCompetency in making and implementing effective decisionsAdaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiencyBehave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organizationBuild Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organizationCommunicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniquesCreativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunitiesFocus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parametersFoster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectivenessMake Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions, which are timely, and in the best interests of the organizationOrganize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activitiesPlan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and resultsSolve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problemThink Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organizationScreening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry is requiredAbility to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screeningAbility and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilitiesThe Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.