This position
is a unique opportunity for a creative community leader who enjoys building collaborative relationships, engaging the local community, and advocating on key issues that will further our mission: Collaborative leadership in environmental education, research and conservation in Stanley Park. The successful candidate will be a positive leader, strong communicator and creative visionary who is passionate about making SPES thrive in the context of its mission.
Like many non-profit organizations, SPES has adjusted its operations to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while striving to offer appropriate socially – distanced educational programs, conservation work and volunteer opportunities. The new Executive Director will continue to ensure the SPES thrives in this dynamic work environment while adjusting to ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic.

Duties and Responsibilities
Mission, Policy and Planning — Oversees all aspects of operations, the strategic plan, systems, policies and strategies to meet organization objectives.
Advocacy, Community and Government Relations — Is the chief advocate for SPES, engaging partner organizations, stakeholders and supporters; is the primary media contact, ambassador and advocate for SPES; engages with community through events, consultation and communications.
People Leadership — Provides dynamic and constructive leadership, ensuring a healthy, positive culture to purposefully engage all internal staff, committees and volunteers, through effective and consistent communication and messaging
Management and Administration — Oversees all aspects of staffing, programs and services; ensuring excellence through ongoing quality improvement and evaluation processes.
Financial — Plans, assesses, and oversees the financial activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting, and auditing; provides leadership for fundraising.
Facilities Management — Ensures ongoing infrastructure maintenance; ensures effective IT systems are in place.
Legal Compliance — Ensures compliance with all government legislation, regulations and guidelines pertinent to the organization’s role as an employer, charity and nonprofit agency.
Governance — Works with the Board chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance role and to focus the Board’s attention on key short and long-range strategic issues.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a degree in environmental science and/or organizational management; three to five years of senior management experience; experience in a non-profit is an asset.

Skills and Abilities
A visionary collaborative leader; strong strategic skills; a commitment to results; strong change management skills; effective communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

How to Apply
For further information and to submit letters of interest and resumes, please contact info@stanleyparkecology.ca by September 15, 2020.