Job Order Detail

Description

As the Executive Director, you are a 'forward
thinking' leader who reports to a community Board
of Directors, and is focused on the strategic
goals of providing individual, group, and
residential services and opportunities to over 49
people with special needs in the communities of
Wilkie, Biggar and Unity.

Key responsibilities:
- Relationship Building with Community, Gov,
participants and staff
- Management skills in finance, operations and HR
- Implementation of strategic goals and visions
- Providing leadership to over 100 unionized and 14 mgt staff.
     This position has an excellent opportunity to influence and make a strong contribution to
programs and services provided to people living
with a disability.  In addition to the strong team environment, Prairie Branches provides a
comprehensive health and benefit package,
competitive salary, and opportunities for learning and development.

Qualifications:
* Ideally, 3 - 5 years of leadership experience
preferably in a not for profit organization and
with in health/social services/disability sector
* an undergraduate degree in leadership, community development, social sciences or equivalent
* strong experience working with boards of
directors
* Familiarity and desire to work with people with
special needs:

Competencies include: leadership, communication,
creative problem-solving, team oriented,
relationship management, client support focused,
Project Management, decision making