[sust-mar] Director of Operations & Dev't, full-time, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax

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Position: Director of Operations and Development
Organization: Ecology Action Centre
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

ABOUT US

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a dynamic environmental charity based in Nova Scotia. Since 1971, we have proudly served in a leadership role, tackling critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community, we are a strong voice and watchdog for our environment, taking a holistic approach to the environment, our economy, and the creation of a just and sustainable society.

We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes strong values, collaboration, quality work, and real impact. We value our members, volunteers, staff, and partners.

We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to make the world a better place.

ABOUT YOU

As the Director of Operations and Development you are a strong strategic leader with sound business knowledge and a talent for identifying growth opportunities throughout the organization. Your excellent communication skills, and ability to build strong relationships enables you to foster a workplace of honesty, transparency and accountability. You have a genuine concern for people, community and the environment. You have diverse background working in complex, non-profit and/or for-profit organization which allows you to thrive in a range of roles including risk management and organizational development. You understand the importance a culture of philanthropy has within an organization and have a keen interest in fundraising and development. You have the analytical and people skills needed to join our organization and excel as a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

YOUR FOCUS

As part of EAC’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you play a key role in setting strategic goals and translating them into operational objectives. You provide inspired leadership to the Operations Team (Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, and Facilities) to ensure internal policies, procedures and systems support EAC values and the advancement the strategic plan. Using a collaborative approach to ensure alignment of structures, processes, culture and people practices you will strengthen EAC’s capacity and positively contribute to employee engagement and retention.

Support in all areas is provided by a wide range of staff, co-ordinators, managers, and the SLT, with on-site and remote staff totalling 40+. This position reports to the Executive Director and provides support to the Board of Directors.

WHAT YOU BRING
• 3+ years’ senior leadership experience in a small to medium sized organization(s).
• At least 5 years proven financial and operational leadership with sound people, process, and systems knowledge.
• A commitment to values-based leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals and support inclusion.
• An action-oriented and innovative approach to organizational design and development, and human resources in order to build organization effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and create efficiencies in an organization.
• A mind-set of risk management, proactively assessing and mitigating risk exposure and, where appropriate, communicating risk assessments to SLT and Board of Directors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for building external relationships.
• Demonstrated fundraising skills, including donor stewardship, setting and motivating a team to achieve fund-raising targets and experience in applying for grant and government funding.
• Experience in the following areas:
• supporting and advising senior leadership.
• managing and supporting a team including employees and volunteers.
• working in a non-profit organization, First Nation Band, co-op or community enterprise.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems, including access to and security of technology systems and ability to identify IT systems shortcomings.
• Flexibility in schedule to deal with sudden, urgent situations and deadlines that arise within the organization.

Other skills and experience considered an asset:
• Education such as: Non-Profit Management Certificate, HR management background and/or MBA conflict resolution training
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Start Date: end of September or early October
• Full time position, 37.5 hours a week.
• Cost-shared benefits plan
• 4 weeks paid vacation per year
• Paid Health Days
• Option to either work remotely or in our office in Halifax’s North End (temporary, due to COVID-19)

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter, including salary expectations and resume to Nancy Julien, HR Manager at employment at ecologyaction.ca . The closing date is September 16, 2020.

The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from individuals in traditionally underrepresented groups including, but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of an underrepresented community.

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