Executive Director

Confidential; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight. The role emphasizes hands-on management of people, services, and financial performance to advance the organization’s mission.

The successful candidate will lead staff, optimize workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence. This is a senior leadership position requiring strong collaboration with stakeholders and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience, preferably with responsibility for overall site or business operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build strong working relationships.
• Knowledge of financial operations, including budgeting, expense management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and business goals.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, service delivery, and financial performance.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenses.
• Maintain high service standards and respond effectively to client feedback and concerns.
• Collaborate with leaders & managers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

People management

Communication

Strategic planning

Job description

A respected and well-established organization is seeking an accomplished Executive Director. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated leader who combines strong business judgment with a hands‑on approach to people, operations, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership aligned with the organization’s mission, values, and business goals.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, service delivery, and financial performance.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees while fostering accountability, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenses.
• Maintain high service standards and respond effectively to client feedback and concerns.
• Collaborate with leaders & managers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience, preferably with responsibility for overall site or business operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build strong working relationships.
• Knowledge of financial operations, including budgeting, expense management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. Disability‑related accommodations, including accessible assessment and selection materials, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please kindly include accommodation requests with your application or advise the recruiter when contacted.