CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – WRDC

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 their impact on the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Education and Training: Post secondary degree/diploma or other relevant education and training. Project Management training would be considered an asset.
• Leadership Experience: Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at the executive level in an evolving business and/or not-for profit environment. Experience in the trades and technology sector would be considered an asset.
• Strategic and Visionary Thinking: Growth mindset with the ability to translate vision into common language to motivate, collaborate, and inspire others.
• Fund Development: Advanced understanding of government / project funding, proposal writing, economic development and sector initiatives within Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Action Oriented and Influence: Develop and execute realistic operational plans and budgets, identify resources needed, and delegation of clear accountability for deliverables. Passionate and empathetic while giving confidence and building trust in others.
• Change Management: Accept change and adapt to priorities, looking for new or better ways of doing things while creating a learning environment that leads to efficient and effective processes.
• Collaboration and Diplomacy: Exhibit professional diplomacy and can deliver clear, effective, and respectful communication, including taking responsibility for understanding others by establishing productive and collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship development skills to effectively build a high performing team and develop strong external stakeholder relationships by establishing productive, nurturing, and high trust relations.
• Planning and Prioritization: Plan and organize work activities, multi-task, prioritize, and juggle complex tasks and multiple projects by using available resources to get more done with less.
• Decision Maker: Take into consideration a broad range of issues and factors, obtain information, and identify key issues to make informed and objective decisions in a timely manner. Anticipate, plan, and exercise sound judgment while making timely and quality decisions.
• DEI: Demonstrates a strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as it pertains to our mandate, aligned with our values, and promotes this commitment to DEI both internally through our operations and externally to stakeholders.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT:

WRDC is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring its community is diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from members of racialized minorities, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of various sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities and contribute to the organization’s excellence. WRDC seeks to maintain its commitment to excellence and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its team and ensuring an inclusive environment supports this objective.

• We offer an attractive Total Compensation package which includes a fair and equitable salary, comprehensive benefit package, employer matching RRSP, personal days off, and professional development and growth opportunities.
• We are committed to providing employees with flexible working arrangements to better manage and balance work and home life responsibilities.
• At times, travel throughout Newfoundland and Labrador including outside of the province, may be required.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply online in confidence to http://jumpcareers.ca/bullhorn/#/jobs/1286

We value the diverse lived and professional experiences candidates bring and encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you meet all of the qualifications listed. If you are a passionate and collaborative strategic leader, and are prepared to meet the challenges as outlined, apply in confidence today!

For more information, please contact:

Christine Phillips | HR Consultant & Executive Recruiter | christine@highertalent.ca

Higher Talent | https://highertalent.ca/

At Higher Talent we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Higher Talent and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodations they may need during the recruitment process. This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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