Executive Director

Job Duties:

• Ensure the vision, mission and values of Camp Kee Mo Kee are promoted throughout every aspect of the camp and its business.
• Support the Board initiatives, provide recommendations, and regular and timely operational reports
• Strategic planning, development and delivery.
• Make recommendations for organizational development and sustainability which are informed by frequent environmental scans.
• Oversee all operations of the business and manage the camp assets.
• Ensure the camp meets or exceeds all regulations regarding health, safety, food services and waste management.
• Ensure program research, development, innovation, delivery and evaluation and ensuring OCA, and UCC standards are met.
• Oversight of all employees and volunteers including recruitment, training, mentorship, evaluation and termination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders (including participants, their families, employees, funders and the community).
• Develop and execute a marketing plan.
• Manage the operational aspects of the camp property maintenance.
• Execute policies and procedures regarding capital asset projects.
• Financial Management:
• Working with the Treasurer and Finance Committee: develop an annual budget.
• Working with bookkeeping services: monitor revenue, expenditures, and financial assets; manage payroll.
• Risk Management:
• Manage insurance policies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding privacy, confidentiality, and records management.
• Fulfill the role of the corporation’s Privacy Officer.
• Manage contractual arrangements with neighbouring land owners and contracted resources.
• Manage serious incidents consistent with policies and procedures, legal requirements, and expert judgment.
• Explore grant opportunities and ensure successful grant application and implementation.
• Manage donor, volunteer and fundraising activity.

Skill Set Requirements and Qualifications:
Required Criteria

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a leadership role within the non-profit sector.
• Post-Secondary education in a relevant field of study.
•  An understanding of the positive impact of camp on youth.
• Significant administrative/managerial experience, business acumen.
• Highly self-motivated, self-managed, and able to work independently
• Strong working knowledge of fiscal management, including creation and ongoing review and management of annual budgets, business finance, capital funding, contracts and partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead effectively and co-ordinate priorities within and across departments.
• Sound working knowledge of human resource policies and procedures with experience managing a staff of approximately 40 members.
• Dedication to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excellent computer proficiency.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Current vulnerable sector police background check.
• First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Current driver’s license and regular access to own vehicle.

Ideal Criteria

• Experience with grant cycles, community fundraising or fund development.
• Experience working for a camp or outdoor recreation-focussed organization.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Familiarity with the United Church of Canada.
• NLS certification.
   

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move independently over a variety of natural terrains.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and assist others in emergencies.
• Able to lift and carry up to 22kg/50lbs.
• Comfortable lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, sitting, kneeling, crouching, running.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather; including daily exposure to insects, sun, heat, cold and varying environmental conditions.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environment and other hazards.