Archived: Executive Director Search

Broadway YXE; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

4 weeks holidays

5% pension match

Job summary

The Broadway Business Improvement District (BBID) in Saskatoon seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management. You will champion Broadway’s village character, oversee a small team, manage finances, and secure grants and sponsorships.

You’ll collaborate with merchants, property owners, community partners, and municipal staff to activate placemaking, direct events, and marketing, while representing BBID in public forums.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and understanding of non‑profit governance.
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship‑building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in financial management and revenue development (grant writing, sponsorships).
• Background in event planning, small business management, or community economic development is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate a compelling vision.
• Interest in urban development, community building, and local economic trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a shared vision for the district.
• Build strong relationships with merchants, property owners, community partners, and city departments.
• Represent the BBID in public forums, committees, and community initiatives.
• Advance advocacy priorities on behalf of Broadway businesses.
• Oversee daily operations of a small staff team, including volunteers and seasonal workers.
• Manage finances, budgeting, reporting, and annual audits.
• Support and work closely with the Board of Directors to implement strategic priorities.
• Identify and secure grants, sponsorships, and in‑kind donations.
• Lead placemaking initiatives that enhance Broadway’s vibrancy and appeal.
• Oversee and support events, festivals, and third‑party activities in the district.
• Support streetscaping, maintenance coordination, and beautification efforts.
• Encourage business attraction and retention aligned with Broadway’s character.
• Serve as chief spokesperson and steward of the Broadway brand.
• Oversee social media, website, and marketing initiatives.
• Promote Broadway through partnerships with tourism and community organizations.
• Ensure consistent and engaging communication with members and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder relations

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Budgeting

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Broadway Business Improvement District (BBID) is seeking a dynamic and community-driven Executive Director to lead one of Saskatoon’s most vibrant and historic commercial districts.

For more than 40 years, the BBID has animated and promoted Broadway, a beloved historic and contemporary district home to over 160 independent merchants, as well as schools, churches, arts, and cultural organizations. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the BBID works closely with the City of Saskatoon, the Nutana Community Association, other BIDs, and community partners to strengthen Broadway’s distinctive village atmosphere.

The BBID is ready for its next chapter, and we are seeking a leader who can help shape that future.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the organization. The ED serves as the voice and champion of the Broadway district, fostering collaboration among merchants, property owners, community stakeholders, and municipal partners.

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative leader who thrives in a community-focused environment and is excited to balance big-picture strategy with hands‑on operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a shared vision for the district.
• Build strong relationships with merchants, property owners, community partners, and city departments.
• Represent the BBID in public forums, committees, and community initiatives.
• Advance advocacy priorities on behalf of Broadway businesses.

Organizational Management

• Oversee daily operations of a small staff team, including volunteers and seasonal workers.
• Manage finances, budgeting, reporting, and annual audits.
• Support and work closely with the Board of Directors to implement strategic priorities.
• Identify and secure grants, sponsorships, and in‑kind donations.

District Activation & Development

• Lead placemaking initiatives that enhance Broadway’s vibrancy and appeal.
• Oversee and support events, festivals, and third‑party activities in the district.
• Support streetscaping, maintenance coordination, and beautification efforts.
• Encourage business attraction and retention aligned with Broadway’s character.

Marketing & Communications

• Serve as chief spokesperson and steward of the Broadway brand.
• Oversee social media, website, and marketing initiatives.
• Promote Broadway through partnerships with tourism and community organizations.
• Ensure consistent and engaging communication with members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and understanding of non‑profit governance.
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship‑building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in financial management and revenue development (grant writing, sponsorships).
• Background in event planning, small business management, or community economic development is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate a compelling vision.
• Interest in urban development, community building, and local economic trends.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, 4 weeks holidays and 5% pension match