CEO

Essence Recruitment; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to serve as CEO, responsible for driving strategy and managing daily operations. This role involves building strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering community awareness, and ensuring the organization's impact through effective fund development and governance. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for community engagement and a commitment to equity and diversity. Join an organization that has made a significant impact in various sectors, including education, health, and arts, and help shape a vibrant future for Saskatoon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership and community engagement.
• Strong skills in strategic planning and fund development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization and ensure effective fund development.
• Facilitate community relations and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Community Engagement

Strategic Planning

Fund Development

Governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategy execution in accordance with the direction set by the board, along with maintaining the daily operations of the SCF to ensure the overall health of the organization.

As an experienced leader, you will be the face of the organization and establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, volunteers, staff, community agencies and partners, the business community, and community members.

You will foster awareness in the community so that SCF remains top of mind for current and future donors, thereby growing the scale and scope of impact.

Through your leadership as CEO, the SCF is seen as a collaborative and respected partner in creating a vibrant community.

WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT TO WORK WITH SCF?

Since its inception, the SCF has made hundreds of grants supporting a wide range of community needs, including education, health, arts and culture, people with disabilities, environment, family, children and youth, poverty, and other causes that matter to the people of Saskatoon.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Building endowments – assure an effective fund development program by serving as the chief development officer and supervising responsible staff.
• Community relations – facilitate the integration of the SCF into the community through effective marketing and communication activities.
• Strategic planning – assist the Board in planning and collaborate on defining values, mission, vision, and setting short- and long-term goals.
• Finance – monitor, report, and assess the fiscal activities of the organization with support from the Audit and Finance Committee.
• Management and administration – develop and implement systems, policies, and strategies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including timely filing of legal documents.
• Governance – work with the Board President/Chair to enable effective governance and facilitate optimal performance of the Board and its committees.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

You operate proactively and are highly intuitive in anticipating workflow processes. Your positive attitude has earned you a reputation as a stellar administrator and relationship builder.

You are adept at navigating multiple objectives and balancing high workloads with quality output, appreciating the joys and constraints of a small office environment.

You excel at working with diverse work styles to manage workflows across functions in operations and governance. Your values align with the principles of Truth and Reconciliation and Calls to Action, embracing equity and diversity.

A good fit for this role is a respected leader with a demonstrated passion for the community, evidenced through strong community engagement, volunteerism, and awareness of current and future trends impacting Saskatoon's quality of life.