The Chapman Group

The CEO will lead all facets of Sport NB with foresight, integrity and in accordance with defined governance and strategic directions.

1. Governance Support and Organizational Development

• Provide leadership and support to ensure continuance and stability of agency
• Work with Board of Directors to ensure the agency is governed in compliance with its modernized bylaws, policies, and procedures
• Ensure strong policies and procedures
• Provide oversight and direction regarding partnerships, shared services, and amalgamations.
• Oversee design and delivery of programs and services that contribute to agency's mission and reflect established priorities
• Maintain current foundational documents
• Ensure board meetings are supported by comprehensive board information packages
• Ensure effective onboarding of new board members

2. Leadership and Human Resources

• Provide strong and insightful system leadership in the sports sector
• Foster strong collaboration and dynamic relationships with government, private, and not for profit organizations
• Bring leadership and focus to staff for achievement of goals and objectives
• Manage leadership team and provide clear reporting structure and support to staff
• Coordinate effective human resource services to meet organizational requirements
• Oversee implementation of an Operational Plan and annual work plans
• Ensure employee workplans include relevant contractual deliverables

3. Finance Performance and Operations

• Oversee development and adherence to strategic budget and effective reporting to Board
• Collaborate with the accounting leads and the agency's treasurer to oversee finances, safeguard assets, and ensure best practices for financial controls and accounting
• Function as official signing officer for the agency and specific programs where required
• Work with leadership team to manage Operational Plan within assigned budget
• Maintain current Standard Operational Procedures for program areas
• Oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources
• Oversee development of government funding and other grant applications
• Oversee all contractual agreements and ensure accountability through proper data collection and reporting

4. Advocacy and Communications

• Coordinate advocacy efforts in the interests of members and the amateur sport community
• Strengthen relationships and communication with members
• Lead strategic communications.
• Represent the agency as spokesperson where appropriate, including the media.

• Bachelor's degree in sport, business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

• Significant senior leadership experience including managing financial and human resources
• Experience in a non-profit organization is considered an asset
• Proficiency in spoken English and French
• Master's degree in a related field is considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and lead people
• Expertise to build and maintain a strong organizational culture that values collaboration and quality service
• Ability to provide effective oversight for the support of daily operations and administration
• General knowledge of business practices including the ability to forecast/develop a yearly budget, ensure timely delivery of monthly financial reports to the Board and maintain control of expenditures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate relationships with multiple stakeholders including members, volunteers, coaches, partners, sponsors, and government entities
• Ability to analyze, understand, and act upon complex issues that affects the amateur sports sector
• Solid problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
• Proven ability to implement strategic plans; navigate long-term and short-term initiatives
• Solid experience managing projects
• Successful track record identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Firm commitment to the vision, mission, and core values of the modernized agency
• Positive energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism
• Understanding of the Canadian and Atlantic sport landscape

Working Environment

Typical office environment, as well as attendance at off-site locations to attend meetings on behalf of the agency.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between $95,000 - $115,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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