executive director - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

Vancouver Police Museum & Archives; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Vancouver is seeking a Manager to oversee operations and resource allocation. The role involves budget management, staff coordination, and community engagement, requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar setting, with a focus on arts and culture.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team of 3-4 people.
• Experience in marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate resources to implement organizational policies and programs.
• Plan and manage budgets while preparing reports for committees.
• Engage in community program development and represent the organization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Google Drive

Job description

• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Arts and culture
• Heritage / historical site

Budgetary responsibility

• 100,001 - $500,000

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Recommend the acquisition of museum and gallery artifacts
• Plan and manage budgets
• Prepare reports and others documents for consideration and presentation to executive committees and boards of directors
• Engage in community program development

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Google Drive

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination