Executive Director

Company Description

Summary

Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) seeks an

experienced and multi-talented leader for the role of Executive Director. This is a full-time

permanent position.

The Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) is the

member association for agencies that provide emergency shelter and/or counseling services to

survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Saskatchewan. We support our members through

research, training and providing opportunities for peer support. We work to create safer

communities by working with community agencies and government, and by providing public

education on the issue of violence against women. We maintain a comprehensive website and

produce and distribute educational materials related to violence against women and girls. Our

members range from Black Lake and La Ronge in the north to Swift Current and Estevan in the

south.

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Description

Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services Saskatchewan (PATHS) seek an

experienced and multi-talented leader for the role of Executive Director. This permanent full-

time position will be an opportunity for collaboration, advocacy and real impactful change.

This is a hybrid role with a salary of $68,000 to $75,000 per year. The selected candidate will

work with a small staff team and board of directors to maintain and grow the organization's

financial health and, in partnership with the Director of Research, will follow the vision and

mission of the organization while providing support to the members and their communities.

Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan

(PATHS)

Vision

Communities that are free from intimate partner and family violence.

Mission

PATHS' mission is to support and collaborate with member agencies and others to address,

prevent, and ultimately to eliminate intimate partner and family violence.

Mandate

We support our membership and communities through awareness; education; research;

advocacy; revenue generation; and providing programs and services.

Values

The following are our values and ways that we demonstrate them:

Professionalism is demonstrated by our experience, transparency and open accountability and

by maintaining confidentiality, being open to change and having a strong commitment to

equality.

Equity is demonstrated in all our relationships, by being inclusive and acknowledging diversity

and intersectional feminism that includes all cultures, genders, ages and beliefs.

Knowledge is demonstrated through our research, sharing of evidence-based practices, and

participating in formal and informal communities of practice. We share our knowledge with our

membership, partners, and communities.

Position Responsibilities

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing leadership alongside the Director of

Research. Also providing support and maintaining governance for the board of directors and

committees, and for managing and growing PATHS profile and financial health. Working

alongside the Director of Research and reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will maintain

existing grant, donor and funding relationships, manage reporting and accounting for all revenue

streams and explore new avenues for revenue, and lead the annual audit. The ED will be the

primary point of contact for the board, stakeholders, funders, and members, media, and will

oversee community events. Additionally, the ED will work to identify opportunities for growth in

existing services. The ED will serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization.

Leadership and Community

● The Executive Director, build, motivate, and support staff, PATHS members, the Board

of Directors, and Board committees

● In collaboration with other organizations, participate in work that addresses Gender -

Based Violence (GBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).

● Respond to media requests or other such instances in which awareness, education,

research and advocacy involving intimate partner violence are required.

Finance and Accounting

● Develop and oversee the annual budget, including cash flow and investments, in

consultation with the staff, accountant, treasurer, and auditors

● Oversee and ensure the accuracy of monthly financial statements and reports

● Oversee the production of annual audited financial statements

● Provide bookkeepers with all invoices, receipts, and other documentation required to

ensure proper bookkeeping for payables and receivables

● Ensure payroll is processed and paid correctly and on time

● Ensure all expenses and revenue have appropriate documentation

● Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Board of

Directors

Grants and fundraising

● Prepare funding applications, updates, and reports to funders, ensuring all requirements

for each successful application are fulfilled

● Pursue the fund development strategy to ensure diversified and stabilized revenues

● Pursue and monitor fundraising goals and metrics, including but not limited to training,

grants, foundation and donor contributions. Manage PATHS donor relationships and

stewardship procedures, including the accurate tracking and receipting of donations

Governance

● Assist the Board of Directors in recruitment for the Board

● Provide strategic and operational support to the Board of Directors and committees

established by the Board

● Organize Board and Committee meetings, including the preparation and distribution of

relevant materials

● Organize the Annual General Meeting, including the preparation and distribution of

relevant materials.

● Provide onboarding and orientation for new Board of Directors following the Annual

General Meeting, or as required

● Adhere to policies and procedures

With the Director of Research:

● Identify areas for research and advocacy to address IPV and GBV

● Develop workplans for funding applications

● Develop position papers on policy and legislation

● Create training materials based on current best practices and available research data.

● Maintain and build relationships with stakeholders including government, community

service providers, and PATHS member agencies.

● Organize three in-person events with PATHS membership annually

● Organize relevant training for PATHS members as an in-person or hybrid professional

development event and orientation

Role Requirements

The successful candidate should be:

● Legally eligible to work in Canada. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate

can live anywhere in Saskatchewan

● Equipped with a dedicated home-work space, with a quiet, private area to take calls,

participate in meetings, and complete work

● Experienced in the financial management of a non-profit and/or charitable organization.

Should be familiar with budget preparation, cash flow management, audit preparation

and reporting

● Experienced in writing grants at the provincial and federal levels. Experience in securing

funding for both operating and project grants is preferred

● Experienced in fund development, including social enterprise and able to support

PATHS training for professionals, including domestic violence professionals, family law

professionals, law enforcement, healthcare, and others businesses and organizations

● Experienced in working with a board of directors

● Comfortable using technology and learning more as needed. The successful candidate

must be adept at using Office 365, QuickBooks Online, Zoom, Google products, and

more

● A self-starter who can do their work with minimal oversight

● Capable of handling multiple competing priorities and managing important deadlines

● Organized, and talented at time management

● Capable of following directions and learning new processes and skills as needed

● A team-player who is comfortable supporting a small team

● A great communicator who is great at imparting information effectively and having

productive discussions with groups who may have differing viewpoints

The ideal candidate will also be

● Experienced in working with a membership association

● Experienced in working in the intimate partner violence/ gender-based violence sector

If you do not have all the experience and skills listed here but feel you could do an amazing job

in this role, we invite you to apply We are a small team that works closely, learning from one

another and providing support in many areas as needed.

Employment Details

● Salary: This role will pay $68,000 to $75,000 per year for a 37.5 hours per week role,

commensurate with experience

● Benefits: Our successful candidate will be eligible to receive benefits after 3 months of

employment

● Vacation: 4 weeks of vacation per year, plus paid personal leave.

● Hybrid Flexibility. We allow for a flexible schedule outside of required meetings

● Professional Development: Our successful candidate will be eligible to apply for funding

for professional development in relatable subject.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document

to____________________________

The deadline to receive applications is December 30, 2025.

applications will be sent to 

 Attn: PATHS Executive.