Job Posting: Executive Director, L'Arche Halifax
L’Arche Halifax is part of an international organization founded by Jean Vanier, and dedicated to the creation and growth of homes, programs, and support networks with people who have intellectual disabilities.
We are seeking a dynamic person of vision, reflection, and action to lead and guide our organization through the next crucial phase in its development as a community of L’Arche.
Position: Executive Director
Closing date: January 15, 2011
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Community Leader, the Executive Director will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the L'Arche Halifax community. He or she will be responsible for ensuring
- that all community members have the support they need to grow and to live the mission of L'Arche, and
- that all government and L’Arche operating policies and procedures are met in accordance with prescribed standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS
The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate:
- Excellent organizational and people skills
- Proven communication and administrative skills in a related field
- A commitment to the vision and mission of L’Arche
- An ability to recruit, supervise, train, and manage a staff of 10 – 12 people
- A capacity to inspire and to lead others to work towards common goals
- An ability to lead by example and to model the values of L’Arche
- A commitment to build effective working relationships with Board members, government officials, medical and other professionals, and other leaders in L’Arche
- An understanding of not-for-profit governance structures and processes
- An ability to prioritize responsibilities and to set clear standards and expectations for others
- A commitment to the professional development of self and others
- An ability to exercise authority with fairness and respect
- An ability to manage and resolve conflicts
- An openness to asking for help when necessary
- A commitment to confidentiality
A more detailed Role Description may be found here.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree
- 2 years of management and supervisory experience
- L'Arche or other not-for-profit leadership experience an asset
CONTACT INFORMATION
Resumes may be sent by mail to:
The Selection Committee
L’Arche Halifax
c/o 44 Driftwood Crescent
Dartmouth, NS
Canada
B2V 1S7
Or by Email to: larcheatlantic@eastlink.ca
For further information, contact John O’Donnell at larcheatlantic@eastlink.ca |
