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Description

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

PURPOSE
RIWC is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization and build a high-performing, healthy organizational culture. The ED ensures the development and implementation of RIWCs strategic plan and policies, guides the development and financial sustainability of the organization, supports the Board of Directors, and provides strong operational leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
    An undergraduate or graduate degree that demonstrates research skills in the social sciences from Canada;
    Knowledge of and experience in a not-for-profit environment, preferably in the settlement sector in Canada;
    Thorough knowledge of Saskatchewans immigrant/newcomer settlement programming and provincial and national immigration and settlement policy;
    Five to seven years of management/leadership experience at a similar-sized organization in Canada, preferably in Saskatchewan;
    Proven strategic, business and financial planning skills: demonstrated ability to connect vision, mission and strategic goals and develop the work plan to achieve them;
    Skills and experience in financial management, human resource planning and non-profit governance where accountability and transparency are key;
    Evidence of the ability to guide and implement Board meetings, reporting, policies and decisions;
    Experience in managing and negotiating contracts;
    Experience managing staff and contracted resources;
    Experience in policy development and program analysis;
    Fluent in English with sound communication skills, including public speaking and excellent writing ability, including grants and reports;
    Evidence of effective relationship management abilities;
    Proficiency with MS Office suite of products;

Criminal Record Check Required

NATURE OF THE WORK
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED works closely and collaboratively with government funding agencies, primarily with IRCC