Executive Director, Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre

What We Do: Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre provides frontline advocacy, support and information to local and regional women experiencing violence, poverty, human rights concerns or problems with access to justice, legal or administrative systems. We also provide public education and training on these issues.

Role Overview: The NOWC Executive Director oversees the strategic direction of the organization and is accountable to the Board of Directors. Their leadership is rooted in intersectional feminism, anti-oppression and decolonial principles. They are responsible for oversight  of finances and programming that meets the NOWC mission and for promoting the rights of women, girls, trans and non-binary people.  They are responsible for the support and direction of co-workers and volunteers to maintain the organization’s operation. The ideal candidate is a passionate leader on gender equality, an experienced people manager and committed to maintaining a healthy work environment.

Core Competencies:

Leadership, Supervisory and Financial Management Skills
Social Justice & Equity Lens
Communication and Collaboration Skills

Primary Job Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership and implementation of strategic directives
Collaboration with an active governing board of directors
Responsible for fund development, grant writing and reporting
Oversight of operations and human resources management
Financial management of organizational budget in accordance with non-profit standards
Communications and data management oversight
Oversight of external and member relations
Supervision of a 5-6 person team plus volunteers and placement students
Cultivation of a strong organizational culture and supportive development of the strengths of staff members

Qualifications/Professional Experience & Credentials

Academic credentials consistent with the Executive Director level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent)
5+ years of organizational leadership experience
Executive management experience
Experience working within the non-profit sector
Demonstrated ability to develop, articulate and execute a strategic plan
Previous experience leading an organization’s government and community relations
Demonstrated feminist leadership ability and advocacy.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time permanent contract within a range of $75,000 – $80,000; Benefits package provided after successful completion of probation