Are you a #bold and experienced administrative and operations professional who is passionate about supporting ageing Canadians through advocacy and policy solutions? Would you like to be part of a collaborative and award-winning team? The NIA has a rewarding career opportunity for a Director, Operations. Join an inclusive, innovative and collaborative team and help support Canadians as they transition to a new stage in their lives. Does this sound like you? If so, keep reading to find out more.
The Director, Operations provides strategic oversight and direction for the NIA’s administrative operations, supporting the Executive Director in areas such as operational planning, administration, finance, human resources, facilities, asset management and project and process management. They collaborate with the Executive Director on the development of medium to long-term strategies to support and execute the vision of the NIA’s strategic goals and priorities.
The Director ensures effective implementation of projects and initiatives focusing on the continuous improvement of operational, administrative and project management resources. They facilitate common understanding of processes across the NIA, and collaborate to promote engagement, innovation and strategic linkages across initiatives which further NIA’s mission of making life better for older adults in Canada.
Leadership Competencies
Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound decision-making to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary degree program in business or public administration, strategic and financial planning and administration, or in a relevant field
- Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in a similar role that involves human resource management, strategic financial planning, management and administration, and reporting
- Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment, preferably within a public or broader public sector organization.
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management principles and practices;
- Knowledge of project management principles, practices and methodologies;
- Knowledge of computers and various software application packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Project, e-mail, PowerPoint, Google Apps, etc.).