Operations Manager

GEORGIAN BAY MNIDOO GAMII BIOSPHERE; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere seeks an Operations Manager to enhance organizational effectiveness through improved financial systems, IT management, and administrative processes. This role involves overseeing budgeting, compliance, and strategic goal tracking for both charity and social enterprise activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial oversight and management.
• Expertise in IT solutions and cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to enhance administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal systems and integrate policies across the organization.
• Support financial and risk management activities, including budgeting.
• Oversee compliance with employee-related legislation.

Skills

Financial Planning

IT Management

Process Improvement

Project Management

Budgeting

Compliance Management

Tools

Asana

Job description

Job Description

As a senior team member, our Operations Manager will help drive overall organizational effectiveness by strengthening administrative and financial systems. The role includes oversight of financial planning and reporting, managing IT and data software, and enhancing internal communication systems to strengthen operational capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience using a variety of business management tools, reviewing and implementing best practices to improve organizational processes and aligning work to best fulfill our strategic vision as the organization grows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Managing Internal Systems
2. Review existing systems, recommend and implement changes as needed, and integrate system-related policies and procedures training across the organization
3. Recommend efficient, effective, and consistent business processes for both the charity and the social enterprise
4. Develop innovative approaches that enhance functionality and improve processes for financial, HR, and project management tracking
5. Understand and manage the delivery of Information Technology, including cybersecurity policies, hardware and software use, and providing IT support to employees
6. Budgeting and Financial Reporting
7. Support financial and risk management activities including operational budgeting, forecasting, annual audit, insurance renewal, and asset management
8. Support senior managers with budget preparation, reporting, and tracking
9. Oversee cash and credit management, banking relationships, investments, and securities
10. Assist in the review and management of capital and operating reserves
11. Oversee the annual financial compliance needs, liaising with external auditors and the Board’s treasurer

Supporting Business Activities of the Charity and Social Enterprise

1. Understand legal and financial relationships between the charity and social enterprise, and monitor compliance with CRA’s tax-related structures
2. Design and facilitate the integration of administrative systems between the charity and the social enterprise as needed
3. Develop and support systems for tracking strategic goals of the charity and performance indicators of the social enterprise
4. Update financial and administrative systems related to business activities, including efficient use of project management software (e.g., Asana)
5. Support efficient administration of human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, contract review, and performance evaluations
6. Ensure compliance with all employee-related legislation
7. Manage a comprehensive training program for employees regarding policies, procedures, tools, templates, and IT updates

Company Description

The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) is an innovative community-based charity situated within Anishinaabek territory and the UNESCO biosphere region. Our charitable programs are dedicated to conservation, climate action, culture, and community well-being. Our social enterprise, Generations Effect (GenE), offers consulting services that benefit our charity and community.