Executive Director Role

5 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses Full time
About Us

Luke's Place is a leading centre of excellence in family law support for women who have been subjected to intimate partner violence. We provide legal support and summary legal services to hundreds of women and their children across Ontario annually and share our expertise with thousands of service providers, lawyers, and other professionals through training, resources, and ongoing collaborations.

We conduct research to understand the impact of legal and related systems and processes on women's lives. Our vision is a family law system that promotes healthy, safe families living free from abuse and the threat of abuse.

Our Goal

The Executive Director will lead Luke's Place in its mission to create a society where women and their children can live safely and without fear of abuse. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a lasting impact for women and their children and has the skills and experience to drive the organization forward.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership and management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. They will be committed to the organization's values and mission and have a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding intimate partner violence.

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, managing a team of staff, and ensuring that the organization meets its strategic goals and objectives.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader who can take Luke's Place to the next level and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women and their children.

Key Responsibilities
  • Governance:
    • Active involvement with the Board and its committees
    • Key contributor to strategic planning
    • Develop and implement operational policies efficiently and effectively
  • Community Relations and Media:
    • Serve as the spokesperson for the organization with the media and the public
    • Represent the organization on relevant committees and networks, conferences, regional/provincial/national events, and organization functions
  • Human Resources:
    • Develop and implement human resource policies
    • Supervise and mentor the leadership team
    • Lead in supporting the well-being of a 20+ staff team
  • Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation:
    • Ensure services are provided within an intersectional feminist, trauma-informed diversity/equity/inclusion framework
    • Guide the development and implementation of an operational plan in accordance with the Board's strategic plan, monitor effectiveness
    • Sound fiscal management
    • Identify risks to the organization's financial position for the Board, identify and implement strategies to mitigate and address risks
    • Oversee the development and implementation of a fund development strategy
Qualifications and Skills of the Ideal Candidate

Essential Experience and Knowledge

  • 7 + years experience in a senior management position or an extensive range of progressively responsible leadership experience in a non-profit with a related mission
  • Post-secondary degree in women's studies, human services, social work, law, nonprofit management (e.g. LLB, B.A., BSW, MSW) or equivalent education and experience
  • Sound knowledge and commitment to an intersectional feminist, trauma-informed, equity, diversity, and inclusion analysis and framework
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including Employment Standards, Human Rights Legislation, CNCA, and funding requirements
  • Proven experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and experience working in the violence against women sector
  • Strong commitment to addressing issues of intimate partner/gender-based violence within the legal systems that women engage with
  • Sound knowledge of and relationships within regional and provincial networks, collaborators, and service providers at the intersection of violence against women and the law

Skills and Abilities

  • Effective leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a management team
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with diverse needs of staff, Board members, community members, funders, service volunteers, and clients
  • Strong planning, human resources, and financial abilities
  • Effective conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills
  • Strong public relations and community development skills
  • Superior organizational and time management capabilities
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office 365; comfortable with audio/video technologies

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