chief executive officer (CEO) - financial, communications and other business services
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - WRDC
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October 01, 2024
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Higher Talent Inc.
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Higher Talent is currently seeking passionate and collaborative strategic candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for our client, WRDC (Women in Resource Development Corporation) located in St. John's, NL.WHO WE ARE:For over 25 years WRDC has been an incubator for change. Creating a local, diverse and skilled workforce while supporting employers, industries, and sectors in their efforts to create and maintain inclusive workplaces. Created in 1997, WRDC is a provincial non-profit organization committed to increasing women's participation in trades and technology. With private and public funding, WRDC offers a variety of programs and services to address the challenges surrounding the attraction, recruitment, retention and advancement of women in these careers. Our charitable arm, the Educational Resource Centre (ERC), was created in 2002, to provide hands-on learning and career exploration opportunities for younger women and girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). To learn more about who we are, please visit: https://wrdc.ca/.THE ROLE:Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides passionate, executive leadership, and management of the organization's strategic plan, project administration, programs and services, and plays a vital role in assuring WRDC's success within the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The CEO is a strategic and collaborative leader who is responsible for the overall strategic direction, management, operations, resources, and growth for WRDC. This includes ensuring financial sustainability of the relationships and partnerships, building capacity among team members and ensuring effective program delivery, overseeing responsible financial management and administration, and support effect governance. Key responsibilities include:Strategic Leadership and Board Governance: Collaborates with the Board of Directors to develop a vision and strategic plan to guide WRDC in the development and execution of long-term and short-term goals and objectives for growth and sustainability. Establish regular and ongoing communication by providing information necessary for Board Members to make informed decisions, awareness of risks and issues, including celebration of successes.Financial Management and Fund Development: Oversee the sound financial management of the organization to ensure its long-term sustainability. Maintain and develop varied funding opportunities across sectors including government, private and philanthropic, and revenue generation initiatives to ensure a diverse and strong financial foundation for the organization. To view the latest Annual Report and Financial Statements, click here.Public Relations and Partnership Development: Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of WRDC, advocating for the advancement of women in trades and technology. Partnership development and relationship management with key stakeholders including funders, government, agencies, industry, champions, etc.Human Resource Management and Team Leadership: Build, lead, and coach a team of professionals in an environment where diversity, inclusion, and empowerment supports an innovative approach to advancing women in trades and technology. Develop and implement all related HR management policies, procedures, and processes.Operations and Program Management: Leads and directs the organization's operational plans, programs, services, team members, including the analysis and evaluation of programs and services that promote the organization's mission. To learn more about programs and services - click: Career Development, Gender & DEI Services, STEMforGIRLS, Innovative Projects and Partnerships, and Trades & Technology Scholarships for Women.Risk Management: Identify, assess, monitor, and limit risk exposure associated with financial, operational, cybersecurity, and reputational challenges through implementation of strategies to minimize or mitigate
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
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CareerBeacon
#2109589
Advertised until
2024-11-02
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