The Company
Since 1976, Bredin Centre for Career Advancement has demonstrated unwavering dedication to empowering Albertans to contribute fully to their community by providing pathways to education and employment. Bredin focuses on providing professional guidance and skills to support the education, employment, and career development of our clients. We build strategic community relationships, to ensure that our clients are connected to relevant market and employment opportunities. For more information visit www.bredin.ca.
Core Purpose/Mission
Preparing Albertans for Economic Independence
Values
- Fostering Strong Communities
- Diversity and Inclusion
- We Over Me
- Model the Way
- Results Driven
The Opportunity
Bredin Centre for Career Advancement is seeking an Executive Director to build on the history and successes of Bredin. The Executive Director will lead the organization into the future ensuring strong financial performance and sustainability, collaborative community and government relations, and exemplary outcomes for Albertan’s economic independence.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director demonstrates leadership in the provision of strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure exemplary services in accordance with the organization’s vision and values.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management
- Organization Mission and Strategy
- Financial Performance and Viability
- Accountability
- Operations and Human Resources
- Community Relations and Communications
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader bringing experience, innovation and enthusiasm to the Bredin team. Drawing on skills and experience, the candidate demonstrates unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, strategic leadership and the capacity to create a work culture of respect and mentorship of others. The Executive Director's performance is synonymous with organizational performance and identity.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Post-secondary education in relevant field, Masters Degree preferred.
- 5 - 10 years of experience in an executive leadership role, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, including the ability to communicate the organization’s strategic future to the staff, Board, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational, financial management skill, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of barriers faced by unemployed and underemployed Albertans, as well as strong labour market knowledge and issues faced by employers.
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- Understanding of Board Policy governance principles.
- History of building strong community relations and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong public speaking ability and work ethic
Bredin is committed to offering a competitive compensation package.
Please forward your resume to:
Pat Portas
HR/Payroll Specialist
pat.portas@bredin.ca