Overview
Executive Director Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC
Career Opportunity – Executive Director Who We Are Children’s Hearing and Speech Centre of BC provides listening and spoken language programs and services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. In operation since 1963, we are the only listening and spoken language focused educational centre in Western Canada. Our
dynamic
, experienced,
multi-disciplinary team
ensures children, from birth through high school graduation, receive the listening and spoken language intervention they need to lead full and independent lives.
Why We Are Looking After contributing significantly over the past five years, our current Executive Director will be retiring at the end of the  school year. The successor will be responsible for development, execution and assessment of CHSC’s strategic plan, overall operations and performance results. Building on the existing empowering and supportive culture will be a key to success in this role, along with advancing and further securing the organization’s opportunities for funding from government, corporations and individuals.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced leader with non-profit experience who will embrace our vision and direct our day-to-day operations in consultation with the
Leadership
Team, ensuring programs and services meet the needs of our community today and in the future.
Who You Are You are a strategic yet compassionate leader with a talent for turning a vision into an actionable plan and executing on it. You are inspired by our mission and our strategic goal of expanding our reach and enhancing programs and services throughout BC. You have demonstrated success in leading people and fostering a
team environment
. Your
collaborative
approach enables you to partner with multiple stakeholders to create an
inclusive
and
respectful
community.
You are a skilled communicator and a strong advocate adept at navigating relationships with public partners, managing contract negotiations and engaging the public and the media. From a business perspective, you are part innovator and part administrator. You understand organizational planning, development and budgeting. You can read a financial statement and can raise funds. An astute decision maker,
your ability
to assess challenges and seek opportunities creates pathways to success.
While you are passionate about quality and service, it must be founded by
compassion
and
empathy
. And most importantly, you have shown an unwavering dedication to your past missions and you can get behind CHSC’s vision, mission and values.
What You Will Do Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for oversight and administration of CHSC’s programs, services, and strategic priorities. You will facilitate regular
strategic planning
and operationalize the plan. You will communicate collaboratively, providing information necessary for the Board to function properly and make informed decisions. You will ensure the financial
sustainability
of CHSC through wise fiscal management.
You will support developing an expert team and provide fair and wise human resource
leadership
. You will build and lead a world-class educational and clinical Centre.
This is a full time role, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
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Title: Executive Director
Company: Children’s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Management, Non-Profit
