Company: Employment Hamilton

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

                                                                                                                               _ Employment Hamilton (EH) has been delivering employment and training services to clients and employers since 1972 when our parent organization, Citizen Action Group, opened their doors. Funded by Employment Ontario / Fedcap Canada, EH offers Employment Counselling, access to Better Jobs Ontario and a Resource Centre.

EH prides itself on providing superior service in a welcoming environment that promotes integrity and respect. We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead our organization in the provision of effective Employment Services.

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Youth Employment Centre-Bold Street O/A Employment Hamilton. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of all departments of the organization in accordance with the policies and directions of the Board.

SUMMARY: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is chiefly responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and organizational objectives. The Executive Director’s major mandate is to ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and towards which it makes consistent and timely progress on its goals. Other key responsibilities include program development and administration, allowing for the optimal use of organizational finances, staff and resources. The Executive Director will also provide financial leadership by managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic financial plans in coordination with the Manager of Finance.

The ED interacts directly with our funder, Fedcap Canada, developing and maintaining a strong and ongoing positive relationship, always seeking opportunities to improve client satisfaction and ensuring that all targets of our funding agreement are met.

Regular and ongoing communication / collaboration will ensure a quality relationship with our funder and other key community stakeholders that ensures provision of the best service.

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