Job Description

The Opportunity

Immigrants Working Centre (IWC) is seeking a strategic, forward thinking, and collaborative leader, as their next Executive Director. Passionate about providing opportunities for immigrants so they can achieve social and economic success, the new Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of IWC, Hamilton’s only service provider exclusively dedicated to helping immigrants.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and leading a capable and knowledgeable management team that supports 85 staff across four locations, the Executive Director will build on and honour the successes of IWC’s founder while bringing vision and innovation to drive future growth and organizational development.

Motivated by the principles of social justice, equity, and partnership, the Executive Director will be a values-driven leader ready to work collaboratively with staff and senior volunteers to move this innovative and responsive organization to the next phase in its evolution.

As a champion for newcomers in our community and with a track record of garnering trust and respect, the Executive Director will cultivate and build effective partnerships with donors, governments, community partners, media, and other stakeholders to diversity revenue, enhance profile, and ensure service delivery.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $91,350 – $110,466

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the head of the Immigrants Working Centre. The ED, in partnership with the Board of Directors, is responsible for successfully achieving the vision and mission of the organization.

The Board delegates responsibility for the management of the organization to the ED, who carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the policies and direction established by the Board.

The ED is accountable for the following:

Strategic Leadership & Management: Overall strategic leadership and accountability for all aspects of IWC, including execution of the organization’s strategic plan as well as development and implementation of major strategic initiatives.

Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivating, building, and sustaining effective partnerships with stakeholders, donors, media, government, and other community partners for revenue diversification, profile raising, and service delivery.

Governance: Building and maintaining a professional and collaborative relationship with the volunteer Board of Directors, developing sound advice, recommendations, and reports to enable the Board to make sound strategic decisions and discharge its fiduciary duties.

Financial and Administrative Oversight: Providing key oversight of the organization including annual operating plans and budgets to align with the Strategic Priorities.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Lead the operational planning process and execution of IWCs strategic plan.
• Identify, assess, and pursue new opportunities and directions that enable the organization’s growth.
• Develop an annual operating plan, including goals and objectives for IWC, in collaboration with the senior team, and in the context of IWC’s Strategic Plan.
• Employ a collaborative approach to establish and disseminate the overarching long-term vision for IWC and ensure widespread comprehension and inspiration among all employees, the Board, and new hires.

Strategic Relationship Building

• Maintain sound executive-level relationships with multiple stakeholder groups and ensure stakeholder relationships are maintained at appropriate levels throughout the organization.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic partnerships to support a revenue diversification strategy, so IWC has multiple funding streams to meet client and organizational needs.
• Lead the development and execution of an external stakeholder engagement strategy to support raising IWCs profile, with an annual review and operational plan.
• Represent IWC to potential funders, partners, supporters, and interested organizations to expand program and funding opportunities.
• Serve as the lead spokesperson with media and at relevant sector events.
• Act as an advocate for issues relevant for IWC and its clients.
• Foster a collaborative work culture that respects and develops staff skills and competencies in helping newcomers settle in Hamilton.

Governance

• Work with the Board to establish annual objectives and communicate results/progress according to objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Assist the Board, and its committees, with articulating its role and accountabilities and contribute to regular Board evaluation.
• Provide input into Board meeting agendas in collaboration with the Board Chair, and ensure relevant reports and materials are prepared in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the Board is kept apprised in a timely manner of IWC’s performance against Strategic and Business Plans and any significant issues facing the organization.
• Notify the Board of any major deviations against approved Plans and significant risks to IWC’s performance, along with mitigating strategies and solutions.
• Contribute to an effective, collaborative relationship between management and the members of the Board.
• Support the Board and its Committees by providing the staff resources required to fulfill their responsibilities.

Financial and Administrative Oversight

• Work with the Board to ensure sufficient financial resources to meet current requirements and business strategies and achieve future goals.
• Monitor organizational performance against the Strategic and Operating Plans and adjust as needed.