Executive Director

About this position

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and providing visionary leadership to empower a committed service team as well as enhancing community and funding relations through the planning and management of the ELWG facilities and extended programs. The position is responsible for establishing connections and creating collaborations within the community and within other shelter networks throughout Ontario. The Executive Director carries out many responsibilities including fundraising/grant-writing/financial management, human resources, program development and may be called upon to cover any position of the organization during unexpected absences.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Ideally the successful candidate has post-secondary education in social work, administration, community programming, or related.

Minimum Experience

• Knowledge of gender-based violence, trauma informed care, mental health, addictions, harm reduction, homelessness and shelters
• Hiring, supervising, scheduling, mentoring and training staff
• Administration of ministry programs and community grants
• Fundraising, event planning, and community engagement
• Financial, statistical and program reporting
• Supporting a volunteer Board of Directors

Other

• Valid Ontario Driver’s license
• Use of own vehicle
• Clear Criminal Records Check

For a complete job description, please contact nontario.gbs.recruiting@ajg.com.

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.