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Executive Director

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• Wage: $35/hr at 30 hrs/week

• Reports to: Board of Directors

• Position Type: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension 

• Location: Remote, anywhere in Canada

• Application Deadline: September 29, 2024

• Start Date: November 4, 2024 (flexible)

About Us 

Women in Urbanism Canada (WIUC) is a women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone.

About the Role

The Executive Director will be the first paid staff position at WIUC, working under the guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors. The focus will be to advance existing organization activities (previously led by the Board of Directors), build organizational capacity related to strategies and policies, and establish sustainable funding sources. 

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Policies

• Develop and implement the strategic plan

• Develop and implement a JEDIIA strategy

• Develop and update organization policies and procedures (e.g., governance, human resources, finances, communications, etc.)

• Produce annual impact reports

Governance & Human Resources

• Engage with and report to the Board of Directors

• Expand and maintain the membership program

• Recruit, onboard, and manage staff and volunteers

• Develop benefits package and explore GBA+ informed employment supports

• Recruit, select, and provide direction to external consultants (e.g., EDI consultant, Web/Graphic Designer, Capacity Building consultant, Translator, Bookkeeper, etc.)

Finances

• Develop and implement a fund development strategy

• Write funding proposals and grant applications

• Manage organization finances

• Develop and uphold contracts (e.g., staff, consultants, etc.)

• Oversee the Annual Financial Audit and other required financial reporting/filings

• Fulfill all grant reporting requirements 

Communications 

• Develop and implement a communications strategy

• Manage the organization’s website and associated plug-ins

• Manage email, social media, partnerships, outreach, etc. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• University and/or college degree in a relevant area of study (e.g., gender studies, urban planning, design) or equivalent experience

• 5+ years in a comparable leadership or capacity building role in the non-profit sector or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of intersectional feminism and urban design principles

• Governance skills related to strategic planning, board & membership coordination, and policy writing

• Fund development skills related to grant writing, fundraising, and revenue generation

• Communication skills related to partnership building, public outreach, writing, website management, social media, etc. 

Assets

• Fluent in multiple languages

• JEDIIA applicable experience

• Familiarity with Squarespace, Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, and other digital communication tools

• Familiarity working with accounting and human resource management softwares (e.g., Quickbooks, Ceridian Powerpay, Sage, etc.)

• Graphic design skills 

• Photography and videography skills

Perks

WIUC strives to be an exceptional employer that champions equitable working conditions. The organization shall offer the following perks, with additional benefits to be established by the successful candidate (in collaboration with the Board): 

• A 4-day work week, with the ability to work flexible hours throughout the week

• A remote workplace that supports work life balance

• A monthly remote work stipend and/or co-working space allowance

• Starting 3 weeks paid vacation per year, plus paid office closures

• Paid sick days and additional time off for personal and caretaking responsibilities

• Health and wellness coverage

Application

If the Executive Director role is of interest and you believe you can fulfill the key responsibilities of the position (even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!), we encourage you to submit your application via email to hello@womeninurbanism.ca with the subject line including “Executive Director” before September 29, 2024. 

Your application should include your cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume (up to 2 pages) in one document (PDF) labeled with your first and last name and the position title (e.g., JaneDoe-ExecutiveDirector). 

We encourage applicants to self-identify their equity-deserving identities (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Disabled, etc.) in their applications and/or via email to support us in prioritizing the inclusion of diverse identities and experiences on our team.

All the applicants should be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Selection

Applications are thoroughly reviewed and evaluated using a screening matrix that weighs various factors related to qualifications and skills. The top candidates are identified by the hiring committee and will be contacted for an interview. Interview questions shall be provided in advance and the interview discussion should last approximately one hour. A second interview or assignment may be requested, followed by a request for 2-5 references to support reference checks. The chosen candidate will be recommended to the Board of Directors, and if approved, an offer will be made. 

We sincerely thank all applicants, but please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly. 

Women in Urbanism Canada adheres to the Canadian Human Rights legislation and is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes. If requested, we will provide any accommodation measures needed to enable a fair and equitable hiring assessment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

If you run into technical challenges while applying or have questions, please contact us at hello@womeninurbanism.ca.