CEO – Non-Profit
This community-based and segment leading NPO is seeking CEO to design and lead an ambitious agenda to take us to a new level of performance. We are committed to working with our staff to continue our accredited Exemplary Standing – the highest level of performance achievable in the Accreditation Canada program, and to contribute to the improvement of BC’s elder care and overall health care system.
This is a pivotal opportunity to build on our strong primary health care foundation and expand our facilities, programs, and services. The position is ideal for growing your leadership, management, planning, and data-driven improvement capacities. The Board will support your professional development, and you will continue to work with an accomplished and qualified Board with purposeful decision-making, participation, accountability and transparency related to its strong governance.
We are looking for talent, energy, and experience within the Community Health, Long-Term Care (LTC), Housing, Primary Care, Social Services, and/or Hospice sectors. This is an opportune time for the continued development of Community Health in British Columbia.
In addition to your leadership depth, you will bring the following:
Successfully managed a team and a budget within a medium – large NPO or organization.
Understanding and experience with how Boards operate in the non-profit sector
Can be described as a multi-tasker, goal-setter and systems thinker
Experience with creating opportunities for staff and encourage creative problem-solving
Support Board decision-making with sound analysis and viable options.
Adaptable and open to pursue partnerships and participate in broader system improvement efforts
Supportive and experienced with change management and the implementation of new and innovative programs for residents
Described as collaborative and having strong communications skills (written and verbal)
Have the capacity to be innovative, creative, and enable change
Scope of position
The CEO leads operations, administration, and overall management and will play a vital role in future redevelopment and major capital campaign, ensuring a continuum of exceptional care and quality of life for residents and clients. The CEO will champion future growth, complex partnerships, continuous improvement, and implementation of emerging models of care with compassion and discernment.
The CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors through the Chair, for providing overall leadership to achieve the goals and priorities set by the Board of Directors. Working with the Board, the CEO develops, implements and promotes the vision, mission, values, and strategic plan.
This will include:
Financial Management
Administration
Leadership
People & Culture Human Resources Management
Community Engagement
Government Relations
External & Internal Stakeholder Relations
Program Development
Governance
About The Organization
The Organization supports older adults to live their lives fully and provides a continuum of health, housing and wellness programs while nurturing a sense of community.
Our Story
The Organizations mission is to improve the health of local communities by delivering comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality services and programs, and works to support quality of life, awareness, nurturing care, and a safe and engaging community for elder care.
This includes providing a safe, supportive environment for older adults to live, thrive, and belong. This is accomplished through health, housing, and wellness programs while nurturing a sense of community and belonging.
Qualified applicants who offer a personal connection related to the organization or seniors living, programs/services would be critical in ensuring the ideal candidate.
Job Description
A. Leadership and Governance
1. Develops structures, processes and policies to support effective Board governance that meet all legal, financial, regulatory and professional requirements.
2. Partners with the Board to develop the Strategic Plan.
3. Provides the Board with relevant and timely information including financial, performance and quality metrics for all activities.
4. Engages residents, their families, and the community to plan and improve care, including surveying service users and recruiting new Board members.
5. Works collaboratively with public and private sector partners including Ministry of Health, health authorities, professional associations, universities, educators, and others.
6. Develops programs to address the effects of barriers to health equity including effects of colonization, stigma and discrimination, racialization, trauma, poverty, and other issues.
7. Attends Board of Directors’ meetings to report on financial, operational, human resources, quality, and other items as necessary.
8. Works with the Chair of the Board of Director on human resources and communications matters.
Operations and Human Resources
1. Builds a strong and effective management team to deliver primary health care services, and other programs
2. Develops a service plan that translates strategic direction into specific expectations for partners, managers, and allied staff.
3. Develops policies and procedures, which may include input from the Board of Directors
4. Implements and monitors policies and procedures.
5. Ensures adequate staffing, effective delegation, management, staff development, and working conditions to enable to attract and retain high-quality staff.
6. Creates and maintains a respectful and healthy working environment that includes effective strategies to engage staff in decision making, quality improvement and conflict resolution.
7. Acts as Privacy Officer and maintains information in accordance with relevant access and privacy laws.
8. Effectively identifies and manages risk to protect financial stability, assets, human resources, service delivery and reputation.
9. Ensures compliance to all requirements for effective and ethical management of human resources, materials and supplies, and building safety.
10. In conjunction with program managers, supports the achievement of quality and performance targets and complies with all provincial health service policy and standards
11. Uses evaluation data, staff, patient and community input, and best practices to enhance programs and services using innovative approaches.
12. Manages programs for warranty, service and maintenance controls for 3rd party providers (e.g. IT and building management)
C. Advocacy
1. Ensures that they can deliver effective internal and external communications.
2. In collaboration with Board, develops and leads advocacy efforts in the community.
3. Works with other stakeholders to ensure ongoing support that will enhance both the primary care model and programs that they serve.
Finance
1. Achieves the financial objectives set out in the strategic and annual operating plans.
2. Develops a plan for revenue generation to support mission-driven work, including charitable donations.
3. Ensures that the Board has the timely and accurate information that it needs to meet its fiduciary obligations
4. Prepares financial statements and reports for regular board review and for annual audit.
Qualifications:
A post-secondary degree and/or Masters (Health or Business) in a relevant healthcare field combined with 10 years of proven management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CHE (Certified Health Care Executive) designation is an asset
Clinical or managerial knowledge and/or experience in the delivery of care services/programs within a multidisciplinary team environment, preferably with multi-level care facilities.
Experience in not-for-profit work and strong knowledge of BC healthcare system.
Relevant experience in reporting to and supporting a Board of Directors, fiscal management, management of health services, and collaboration with stakeholders
Relevant experience in communications, leading change and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Significant experience managing staff in a diverse work environment.
Fundraising and grant writing experience for capital projects is an asset.
Residing in the Langley, South Surrey, Delta regions would be an asset.
This role is an “at location” position (Not Hybrid or WFH)
Compensation: $165,000.00 to $180,000.00 (Subject to experience level relative to the position). A comprehensive benefits package will also be included.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume, cover letter, and total remuneration expectations to:
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30% Government (Municipal/Provincial)
30% Private Sector (All segments)
We thank all applicants who are interested, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This organization is an equal opportunity employer who provides a workplace that is free of discrimination
