Chief Medical Executive

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNITED WAY CENTRAIDE NORTH EAST ONTARIO / NORD-EST DE L'ONTARIO

For over42 years, United Way Centraide North East Ontario / Nord-est de l' Ontario (UWCNEO) has been working locally to improve lives and create opportunities that help build brighter futures. At UWCNEO, we believe that for our communities to truly thrive, we need to look beyond single issues and temporary fixes. moving people from poverty to possibility, building strong communities, and helping kids be all they can be. Across the districts of Sudbury, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Cochrane, and Timiskaming, UWCNEO has been a part of the social fabric that connects our communities and works to understand and respond to the most critical needs by targeting investments, and delivering programs, where they will show the greatest results.

UWCNEO is currently seeking its next Executive Director who will lead the organization, further establishing a vision for the future that will be achieved through the efforts of a diverse team of high-performing staff, and volunteers. Together with the Executive Director, this diverse team supports and maintains existing relationships while fostering new ones that will lead to increased financial support for the organizations and programs that it funds.

Reporting to the UWCNEO Board, the The Executive Director position is based in Sudbury and works out of the UWCNEO main office. The Position is responsible for overall strategic direction, decision-making, and management, collaborating with the Board of Directors, supervising senior staff, and ensuring the organization's goals and mission are achieved. The Executive Director will be a mission-driven, collaborative and innovative leader who will ultimately be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the UWCNEO. They will serve as the brand ambassador and champion of the communities which UWCNEO serves. The Executive Director will connect with a constituency of donors, recipients of services, individuals, associations, agencies, education partners, government, labour councils, businesses and other industries in order to understand their unique needs and develop plans to respond accordingly. They will leverage the power of relationships and networks, working across private, public and corporate sectors to improve conditions in the community. The Executive Director will possess a high level of broad business skills, financial acumen, and management expertise to effectively introduce innovative approaches to engage with all stakeholders and develop meaningful relationships that will generate resources and financial support for the organization. The Executive Director will be a driver of change, open to technology and new ideas. Strategic and Governance Leadership
The Executive Director serves as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and gives strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. They ensure coordination and alignment of all UWCNEO activities to strategic direction in the areas of community impact, resource development, and staff alignment. They strengthen Board and governance functions, ensuring compliance with United Way Canada's standards and maintaining financial transparency.
The Executive Director is accountable for building and leading high-performing teams, ensuring all teams are aligned and collaborating to achieve organizational results. They maintain accountability for the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization within policies set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; works with the UWCNEO leadership team to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks. Project Management
In preparation for future capital projects, the Executive Director oversees the investigation, planning, execution, and delivering of projects, efficiently managing work and leading a team to deliver quality results. They ensure projects adhere to established timelines and budgetary constraints while minimizing risk, fostering seamless communication among agencies, clients, consultants, and project partners, and cultivates a collaborative and positive team environment in alignment with our values.
The Executive Director is charged to drive key results in fundraising; They build partnerships with individuals, agencies, municipalities, provincial and federal representatives, corporations, and philanthropic organizations to drive impactful initiatives.
Fundraising and project management experience, ideally in the non-profit and social services sector. Experience in building revenue and increasing philanthropic support. CFRE designation will be considered an asset.

• Experience leading capital projects an asset.

• Experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, developing partnerships and building teams.

• A proven ability to promote diversity and inclusion and an ability to build collaborative partnerships with the community at large.

• Experience across multiple sectors, including non-profit, public and corporate environments.
· Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, organizational, communication and team-building skills, and foster a collegial and collaborative work environment.

• Ability to think creatively, work on multiple projects under tight deadlines, and achieve results with minimal supervision.

• Bilingual – French and English, will be considered an asset.
 
Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Project Management, or a related discipline. A graduate credential in a related field is preferred.

Fosters commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to stronger communities. Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand, growing and protecting the reputation of UWCNEO.

• Outward-Facing: Understands the dynamics of local, regional, and national environments, and works on an agenda rooted in the community's own perception of its needs and aspirations.

• Possesses the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects and has strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documents and presentations. Has exceptional organizational skills and attention to details and can manage time effectively and excel under pressure.

• Network-Oriented: Values the power of networks; striving to leverage UWCNEO's community presence, relationships, and strategy.

Executive Director Hiring Committee, attention Val Barbe at: executivehiringcommittee@uwcneo.UWCNEO is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a workforce and Board that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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