Chief Operating Officer

Osta-Aeco; Ontario; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OSTA-AECO seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead operations and strategic governance. This volunteer position requires an OSTA-AECO alum with strong project management and leadership skills, committed to supporting the mission and improving the lives of Ontario students.

Qualifications

• Former OSTA-AECO student trustee.
• Passion for OSTA-AECO's mission and experience in community leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's mission and vision.
• Oversee financial operations and maintain open communication with the Board.
• Manage and coordinate employees and volunteers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Diplomatic Skills

Relationship Building

Integrity

Job description

Position: Chief Operating Officer
Compensation: $nil (volunteer position)
Mandate: One year, commencing August 1 of the year they are appointed until July 31 of the end of the following year.
Reports to:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Board of Directors(“The Board”)
Direct reports:Department heads
Time commitment:15+ hours per week

Mission

OSTA-AECO empowers and advocates for the students of Ontario and provides rich, tailored professional development to student trustees across the province so that they are well-equipped to represent the needs of their local communities.

Position

The Board will support the work of OSTA-AECO and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While OSTA-AECO’s chief operating officer (COO) leads day-to-day operations, the Board–COO relationship is a partnership. The COO’s daily management of the organization’s operations is critical and expected. Specific Chief Operating Officer responsibilities include:

Develop, implement, and refine the organization’s mission and vision with the Board of Directors.

• Develop actionable strategies, objectives, and plans that ensure alignment with short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO.

• Strategically manage, organize, and coordinate employees and volunteers from different departments and locations to ensure efficiency.

• Oversee organizational operations, project timelines, and employee and volunteer productivity.

• Build a highly inclusive culture to ensure team members thrive.

• Be directly accountable for the department heads and their portfolios.

• Oversee financial operations and priorities for the organization in tandem with the CEO and board of directors.

• Sit on the Board of Directors as a voting member and fulfil the regular responsibilities of a Director, including committee participation requirements.

• Provide the Board of Directors with operational updates and maintain open communication between the board and departments.

• Support the CEO in setting and driving the organizational mission and vision, corporate strategy, and hiring needs.

• Measure and analyze current revenue streams, offerings, and relationships to optimize organizational growth and revenue strategy.

• Assess and implement improved processes and new technologies in collaboration with colleagues.

• Work with the CEO to provide ongoing professional development for the organization.

The successful candidate will be required to attend OSTA-AECO’s three annual conferences, as well as any onsite professional development sessions.

Eligibility

Any applicant for COO must:

• Be an OSTA-AECO alum who completed their Student Trustee term with a school board in Ontario.

• Be the age of majority by the commencement of their term on August 1.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and with a track record of board and community leadership.Only former student trustees in the province of Ontario are eligible to apply.

OSTA-AECO is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with lived experiences as members of Indigenous, Black, or equity-seeking groups to apply. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• A commitment to and understanding of OSTA-AECO’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
• Experience with project management, leadership, and delegation.
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of OSTA-AECO’s stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries.

Applications (comprising a résumé and cover letter) will be accepted until June 4, 2025,at 11:59 pmEDT. We thank all applicants for their time applying for this position; however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this posting or the application process, please email [e-mail].