Bilingual Senior Manager at Association Concepts
Description
About Us
Association Concepts Inc. is a full service association and event management company. We have been managing advocacy groups, professional societies and industry association for over 50 years.
We are Canada’s longest established association and events management company. Founded in 1967, we were the first company to offer our clients senior level expertise and guidance to grow their associations.
We don’t manage our clients from a distance; we engage with them daily to understand and address their goals, challenges, and what makes them special to their members and stakeholders.
Our current clients have been with us on average 15 years, proving that we don’t just have clients; we have partners!
We are looking for a
Bilingual Senior Manager
- The Senior Manager is responsible for the successful leadership and management of non-profit associations, in consultation with their volunteer Board of Directors and committees. The Senior Manager provides leadership to and guides the support team, he/she participates in and oversees all aspects of the client’s day-to-day operations and leverages shared resources to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
- Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Senior Manager is responsible for the development and growth of the Association.
- This role allows for a flexible work schedule, including both in-office and remote options.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Support
- Managing the Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan of the organization
- Acting as a professional and knowledgeable advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization's activities
- Fostering an effective relationship with the Board of Directors and members
- Managing the logistics of Board of Directors and committee meetings, including venue selection, developing agendas and required reports, attending the meetings and preparation of minutes
- Preparing official correspondence on behalf of the Board and jointly with the Board as appropriate
- Overseeing the development and promotion of all marketing strategies, publicity materials, and publication of all programs and events
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of legislation and government changes as applied to non-profit and charitable organizations.
- Drafting policies for the approval of the Board and preparing procedures to implement the organizational policies, reviewing existing policies on an annual basis and recommending changes as appropriate.
- Preparing and providing to the Board, and other applicable bodies, annual summary reports of programs and services, including recommendations for future improvement and advancement
- Providing consultative services on bylaws, procedures, conflict management
- Overseeing the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of any special projects
- Communications
- Developing an annual communications plan that includes social media, eblasts, newsletters and other publications.
Financial Management
- Monitoring and overseeing financial management of the organization, including budget preparation, variance analysis reports, cash flow analysis, and regular projections
- Approving expenditures and assuming responsibility as a signing authority as delegated by the Board.
- Monitoring and allocating expenses according to the approved budget while ensuring ethical financial management practices and financial controls in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
Community Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- dentifying, assessing, and advising the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that may affect the organization.
- Establishing, maintaining, and advancing stakeholder relationships.
- Represent the client at industry events and other functions as required, as required.
Qualifications
- Prefer related degree (e.g. Business Administration in not-for-profit management) or a minimum 5+ years equivalent experience, and professional designation (e.g. CAE)
- Experience in initiating, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs; proposal development; financial and budget planning.
- Superior communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
- Well organized, ability to multi-task and work effectively as part of a team or independently.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software.
Special Requirements
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English/French)
- Flexibility to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and events as required.
- Travel is required.
- Class “G” Driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on Association business.
Salary/Benefits
Salary based on experience. Benefits include:
- Employer paid Health, Drug and Dental Insurance
- Employer paid Group Life Insurance
- Paid Company holiday between Christmas and New Years
- Paid sick days and personal days
- Flexible working hours
- Summer hours
- Remote work environment
If you think you would be a good fit for our Team, please submit your application and resume below. For any questions, please conatct Carolyne Vigon, Vice President – carolyne@associationconcepts.ca.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Location
This role allows for a flexible work schedule, including both in-office (Markham, ON) and remote options.
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