About OCCSC
The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is a non-profit, non-partisan, charitable organization committed to advancing the full social and economic integration and participation of newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and people of Chinese descent in the City of Ottawa.
Position Overview
The Executive Director of the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the organization. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff members, volunteers, and community partners to ensure that the organization's mission and values are upheld and that services are provided efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the community.
Description
Position Reports to: President, Board of Directors
Time Commitment Requirement: 37.5 hrs per week (must be able to work some evening and weekend hours as needed)
Location: 400 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Salary: Starting at 100K; based on applicants experience and expertise
Responsbility
Board Support:
· Assists the Board with the orientation and training of board members
· Assists the Board in development of annual and long-term plans
· Supports the Board by providing timely information, assistance and advice to assist board discussion and decision-making
· Informs the Board on all essential matters for sound policy and decision-making to prevent potential liability
· Leads the development and implementation of a strategic plan that conveys the organization’s mission, vision, value, and goals and objectives
· Tracks the results of objectives and keeps the Board apprised of these matter
Operations and Other responsibility:
· Provides effective leadership and direction to senior management staff in the effective delivery and evaluation of programs and services
· Demonstrates initiative, commitment to excellence and ability to take calculated and measured risks
· Motivates, inspires, coaches staff to achieve the mission of the organization
· Ensures the development and implementation of annual performance appraisals for all staff
· Oversees the development of a Human Resources Plan align to the strategic plan
· Sets the tone and direction for a healthy, positive, collaborative work culture
· Directs the annual budgeting process with the participation of the Management staff and in consultation with Board’s Finance committee
· Oversees the deployment of financial resources to meet the operational and strategic goals
· Develops and maintains effective government, funders, partner agencies and communities
· Identifies and purses fundraising opportunities
· Deeps and refines all aspects of communications, from social media presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stranger brand
· Promotes and serves as the spokesperson for OCCSC
Qualifications:
· Fluent in English, verbal and written
· Ten or more years of progressive leadership position in Non For Profit, social service and/or business sector
· Post-secondary education in social services, business or related field, or equivalent work experience
· Excellent communication of a vision, both internally and externally and to engage others in its achievement;
· Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and grow an organization with multiple programs
· Excellent Human Resources Management
· Ability to work proficiently with technology
· Strong ability to multi-task and adhere to many deadlines simultaneously
· Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
· Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements for Not For Profit
· Strong understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices
· Must be willing to undergo a vulnerable Sector check
Preferred Qualification:
· Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese an asset
Application Process and Deadline:
Please send a cover letter and a resume formatted as [Last Name, First Name for POSITION] to hr.recruitment@occsc.org. This competition is open ended. The Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K2P 2H8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- NGO Leadership: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 2H8
Application deadline: 2023-06-30