Manager, Operations

The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation

Manager, Operations

About Us

The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation is a private family foundation with the goal of contributing to charities whose bold ideas shape a better future for everyone. The Foundation supports organizations focused on the arts, environment, education, humanitarian relief, and women's empowerment. As well, a significant portion of the Foundation's budget is devoted to neuroscience research and to programs supporting people living with dementia, and their caregivers. In our work, we are inspired by our founders' commitment to community and country and are guided by the values of excellence, impact, trust, and sustainability.

Opportunity Overview

In this newly created position, the Manager, Operations will support a wide range of activities that contribute to the Foundation's impact, including open calls for neuroscience research proposals; tracking and reporting on granting and finances; and initiatives that increase the efficiency of the foundation's grants management system and day-to-day operations. This position represents an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with a deep appreciation for the important role that the charitable sector plays in creating a strong and vibrant Canada. The successful candidate will apply their exceptional analytic, organizational, and process skills to the ongoing success of one of Canada's leading foundations.

The Manager, Operations will report to the Executive Director and will also work closely with the Director, Neuroscience.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Collaborate with the Director, Neuroscience to execute open calls for proposals, including supporting communications; grants management system configuration; the review process; and administration of grant agreements and reporting

· Proactively identify and implement improvements in the Foundation's grants management system and day-to-day operations

· Support the production of meeting materials, particularly data and concept visualization

· Support monitoring of the foundation's disbursements against its annual granting budget

· Manage or support additional administrative duties as required

· Support special events and projects, as needed

Qualifications

· 5+ years of professional experience within the charitable sector and/or a demonstration of long-standing volunteer commitments

· Experience with effectively using and improving grants management systems (e.g., SmartSimple)

· Ability to support multi-staged projects that span 8-10 months

· Strong background in project management, budgeting, and financial tracking

· High proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard office applications, particularly the use of PowerPoint and Excel to distill data and create compelling presentation decks

· Experience and/or education related to one or more of the foundation's interest areas; neuroscience experience or interest is an asset

· Experience working for a family foundation or family business is an asset

Personal Attributes

· Passion for making a difference in the lives of Canadians

· Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple demands and priorities, with minimum of direction, in a fast-paced environment

· Meticulous attention to detail (text and numbers)

· Ability to problem solve

· Strong initiative: proactive rather than reactive

· Exceptional interpersonal skills, integrity, and discretion

· Ability to work independently and also within a dynamic team environment

· Strong willingness to learn and develop based on feedback

What We Offer

· Competitive compensation

· A total rewards plan that includes flexible benefits as well as pension and investment plans

· A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture

· Tuition reimbursement and training to help you reach your full potential

· Wellness programs and initiatives

Wittington is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees. Diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger.

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We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.