Directs the day-to-day operation of the association
Prepares procedural statements for board policies and sets organizational goals and outcomes under the direction of the board
Hires, trains, delegates, supervises, evaluates and releases staff and volunteers
Develops a succession plan
Attends all board meetings, in an ex officio capacity and is invited to all committee meetings
Provides regular, reliable reports on the progress of the association to the Board and funders
Conducts both an internal and external environmental scan to identify emerging issues that affect the organization
Researches, plans, develops and implements programs and services, and identifies the required resources to achieve the goals
Communicates with key stakeholders to identify the changing needs and conditions / trends for victim services and considers plans to address these changes
Maintains sound bookkeeping procedures, develops budgets for operating, symposium, special events and proposals, as well as administers the funds within the board approved budget
Provides the board with regular statements of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and ensures forecasts for expenditure accurately reflect planned expenditures
Identifies and evaluates risks and opportunities and assesses risks to financial security and growth
Promotes community / stakeholder awareness of company’s mission and aims and participates in networking events
Identifies and seeks funding / public speaking opportunities
Qualifications :
A bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related program, criminal justice or a business program or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s degree preferred
5+ years senior non-profit management experience including board support
5+ years developing and managing communication strategies as well as managing the web presence and social media
5+ years hands on experience with grant and contribution application, budget preparation and management, financial and program / project reporting and analysis and decision-making including liaising with funders and accountants
Experience working or partnering with diverse public and private organizations at a local, provincial and national level
Experience hiring, managing, evaluating staff and volunteers and procuring, managing and evaluating contracted services
Experience developing, documenting and interpreting program policies and procedures including human resource, occupational safety and health and financial management
Experience developing and / or procuring education and training curriculum and managing events
Experience performing environment scans and identifying factors impacting services
Preference for experience working in a police-based victim service; alternatives considered include experience working in a community-based victim service or related human services or criminal justice field would be considered a preference over those without that experience
A Criminal Record Check is required. A RCMP Enhanced Security Screening is required
Employment verification and previous / most recent supervisor reference check are required
A valid BC driver’s license and vehicle are required, and the successful candidate must be prepared to travel province-wide
Strong organizational skills, delegation, program development and facilitation
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong public speaking and presentation ability
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (excel, word, outlook), Adobe, membership management tools, communication tools (website management, social media, distribution lists and stakeholder engagement / interaction)
Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of laws and policies affecting the safety and well-being of victims of crime and trauma