Executive Director

4 days ago

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Jump Recruitment Specialists Full time

Trailhead Development Company Inc. is seeking a visionary and highly motivated individual to lead our comprehensive, innovative, workforce development strategy for the benefit of the Town of Parson's Pond and region.

The Opportunity:

This is a rare chance for a leader to create a personal legacy and help improve the sustainability of rural communities on the Northern Peninsula. With a strong financial footing and a board of highly experienced individuals providing support, the successful candidate will be able to truly make a difference.

About Us:

The Trailhead Development Company Inc. (TDC) is a newly incorporated, not-for-profit organization with the funding and mandate to advance a comprehensive, innovative, workforce development strategy for the benefit of the Town of Parson's Pond and region.

Our Purpose:

We aim to create several market-driven attractions within Parson's Pond; purposeful attractions that draw the attention of the adventure tourist looking to begin a journey along the Great Coastal Trail. Our efforts are intended to be scalable and to create workforce development through training and skills arising from the operation of targeted, social enterprises.

The Role:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and overall management of the association to advance a comprehensive, innovative, workforce development strategy for the benefit of the Town of Parson's Pond and region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: lead the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans.
  • Financial Planning and Management: oversee the financial health of the association including budget development, timely activity and financial reporting, sound internal controls, and fiscal responsibility.
  • Operational & Project Management: develop and execute an annual operational plan that supports the goals, objectives, and strategic direction of the association.
  • Human Resource Management: hire, lead, and coach a high-performing team, fostering a positive, engaged, and collaborative work culture.
  • Economic Development: research, develop and promote innovative labour market strategies and pilot projects arising from emerging opportunities associated with the continuous, regional tourism hiking/biking attraction currently under development known as the Great Coastal Trail.
  • Community Relations: serve as principal spokesperson for TDC through broad public engagements, communication, and media interviews that promote and represent the association.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, monitor, and limit risk exposure associated with financial, operational, cybersecurity, reputational challenges, etc. through implementing strategies to minimize or mitigate their impact on the association.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience with relevant experience in new enterprise start-up, board governance, accountability practice, and project management.
  • A Post-secondary Degree in an area relevant to the position.
  • Exceptional strategic and operational planning skills including the ability to manage multi-year complex projects.
  • Strong knowledge of community economic development models and approaches, workforce strategies, social entrepreneurship, opportunities and challenges facing the Great Northern Peninsula, tourism and marketing, infrastructure development, and approval processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating with various levels of government, private sector, and other not-for-profits to build partnerships to expand leverage and increase the long-term sustainability of the enterprise.
  • Well-developed communication, interpersonal, media relations, public speaking, and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional networking and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, priority setting, and critical thinking skills.

Our Commitment to Employment Excellence:

  • We offer an attractive Total Compensation package which includes a fair and equitable salary, comprehensive benefit package, employer matching RRSP, and personal days off.
  • Travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador may be required including the ability to work flexible hours.
  • Must be willing to live in the Parson's Pond region for a minimum of four months for each year of the project.
  • A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required.

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