Director - Development – Maternity Leave - North York Harvest Food Bank - Toronto

Job Description

North York Harvest has an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to complement our staff during a one-year maternity leave and to provide strong leadership and management for our philanthropic program. We seek a highly effective individual who is ideally passionate about food banking, food security and social justice issues.

A key member of North York Harvest’s leadership team, the Director of Development plays a lead role in implementing, managing, and planning strategic direction for resource development that enables the organization to deliver on its mission in the community.

Directly accountable for achieving organizational targets, the candidate will lead a team of fundraising professionals and oversee all areas of philanthropy, fundraising, food-raising, marketing and communications.

Ideally the position will start in mid-September, with a 4 week training period.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: the Executive Director
Direct Reports: Communications Manager, Development Associates, Donor Database Assistant, Data Processing Assistant and Fundraising Assistant

Key Accountabilities
Executes the implementation, development and some planning of a comprehensive fund development and philanthropic program (including major gifts, annual campaign, events, grants) with major growth targets
Increases donor engagement and giving through appropriate research, identification, cultivation, marketing, solicitation, and proposal preparation
Oversees the implementation and development of strategies and initiatives aimed towards securing new and increased giving of funds and food from community groups, corporations and schools, from large-scale food drives, and the food industry
Cultivates, solicits, recognizes and stewards donors in accordance with best fundraising practices
Develops organizational revenue budget and contributes to the development of overall organizational budget, and reports monthly and quarterly on progress
Oversees the production of highly effective communications materials
Oversees the implementation and development of creative communications and media plans to support North York Harvest initiatives, and enables fresh and creative modes of donor outreach through multiple channels
Contributes to a supportive and inclusive staff and volunteer team that works together efficiently, effectively and respectfully
Manages and reports on prospects, donors and fund development using the Raiser’s Edge, with administrative support for data entry and processing
Works with all staff, board, committees and volunteers to foster a culture of philanthropy
Presents to the Board on progress regularly

Desired Skills & Experience

University or college degree in fund development, public relations, communications or related field, or equivalent combination of related work experience and education
A minimum of 5 years fundraising experience with proven track record in annual appeals, major gifts and grant writing
Demonstrated leadership experience working in a high performance, team environment, including experience managing fundraising professionals in a supportive manner and supporting high-profile volunteers
Membership with AFP and CFRE designation or commitment to working towards it – are a definite advantage
Demonstrated knowledge of effective fund development strategies and process
Solid grasp of current trends in the field of philanthropy, including online giving and social media
Completely at ease with Raiser’s Edge donor software or equivalent fundraising management system
Exposure to food banks, non-profit organizations or food industry sector a definite plus
Interest in and knowledge of hunger and poverty issues
Stellar communicator in the English language: written and spoken, with strong presentation skills
Superlative interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively serve a broad variety of internal and external clients
High level of computer proficiency
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Adept at time management, planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking and follow-through
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Director - Accounting & Finance - URS Flint - Edmonton

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President Finance, the successful individual will lead the team responsible for preparing the Company’s consolidated financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Coordinate with the divisional controllers to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to be used in the roll up to the consolidated financial statements.
Review the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial results and supplementary financial information for the Canadian and U.S. foreign subsidiaries in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) .
Preparation of the annual and quarterly MD&A and other public financial disclosure documents i.e. Annual Information Form, Management Circular.
Spearhead the transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and coordinate the implementation team responsible for the identification and implementation of the system changes required to meet IFRS requirements.
Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and quarterly reviews with the external auditors.
Research accounting and other regulatory guidance and prepare position papers to ensure the Company is in compliance with GAAP and other legislations/ regulations.
Review in-depth variance analysis between actual operating and capital results, budgets and forecasts and direct the investigation of any resulting variances.
Review and analyze internal data compiled in relation to the established performance measurement metrics.
Assist Corporate Development as required with modeling scenarios for potential acquisitions, industry data on competitors and customers, and compiling reports on current general trends in the markets and economies.
Responsible for coordination of the annual budget preparation and consolidation.
Direct the preparation of additional reporting and analysis as required by external stakeholders and senior management.
Provide guidance and supervision to staff.

Desired Skills & Experience

Professional designation Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified General Accountant (CGA) with 10+ years post designation experience in a public accounting firm at a senior level or a large public reporting entity.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel is required; as well as proficiency with computerized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software programs, preferably J.D. Edwards.Previous experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements for a large corporation or public company.
Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. GAAP and an understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requirements.
Previous supervisory experience would be an asset.
Superior organizational and communication skills.
Ability to deal with change in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analysis and problem solving skills.
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Director - Service Excellence Programs - Oxford Properties Group - Toronto

Job Description

Director, Service Excellence Programs

Scope:

Drive creativity and service excellence throughout the organization through leading the development and management of service
excellence programs and initiatives. Provide a pivotal link between the service excellence governance structure and key stakeholders within the Assets and head office departments.

Responsibilities:

Identifies emerging customer service trends and best practices globally.
Leads the planning, development and implementation of service excellence programs.
Conducts an annual roadmap planning process and determines budget for the upcoming year.
Works with the Assets and head office departments to identify and prioritize initiatives, develops project plans and identifies and facilitates engagement of project resources.

Manages the execution of the overall program and is responsible for scope, budget and timelines.
Tracks and reports on program status.
Responsible for facilitating issue resolution and risk management process.
Manages program communications and is responsible for communicating a clear vision of program goals and objectives.
Conducts regular assessments of service excellence performance against defined KPIs/metrics.

Desired Skills & Experience

Passion for, and experience with driving customer service initiatives and programs
8+ years experience working in a service oriented industry (e.g. hospitality, retail, travel, hotel)
5+ years knowledge of change management principles/methodologies and experience with large–scale, enterprise–wide change.
Understanding of and experience working with project management methodologies / tools
Experience managing cross-functional teams with the ability to prioritize and influence people at a variety of levels internally and
externally to achieve outcomes
Proven track record in launching and executing multi-stakeholder projects on time and on budget
Excellent interpersonal / relationship management and negotiation skills
Business acumen and knowledge of customer service/service excellence trends
Outstanding troubleshooting and analytical thinking to resolve issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable in ambiguous environments with changing priorities
Basic understanding of real estate fundamentals would be valued, but not required
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National Director - Recreation & Rehabilitation Revera - Toronto

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of Clinical Services and Quality, the National Director of Recreation and Rehabis responsible to develop and implement a national strategy for recreation and rehabilitation services within Revera Long Term Care. The strategy will position Revera as a leader in the field and create person-centered programs that enhance resident safety and well-being. S/he will be a role model for the field of recreation and rehabilitation, inspiring professionals to do their best.
Key Responsibilities
To ensure Long Term Care policies and procedures identify Revera minimum standards, are current, reflect jurisdictional regulations and innovative practices, and position Revera as a leader in the area of recreation and rehab services;
To develop and implement rehabilitation programs that will be innovative and respond to the changing needs of LTC
To develop and implement a standardized recreation program that will meet the Residents’ needs, respond to the organization’s quality outcomes, and are forward-thinking;
To apply best practices in the areas of Resident programs and services (Recreation/Rehabilitation / Restorative Care), policy and program development, implementation and evaluation in all jurisdictions;
To collaborate with Regional and National Leads to ensure an interdisciplinary national perspective to this area;
To work with the Quality team to ensure quality monitoring processes for rehabilitation and recreation are in place and outcomes are met;
To monitor quality metrics and analyze performance indicators, balanced scorecard, satisfaction surveys related to the scope of this position;
To initiate and monitor research opportunities in collaboration with the Vice President Clinical Services and Quality;
To develop partnerships with organizations and institutions that align with Revera’s Mission, Value and Pledge, and support the organization’s quality/business plan objectives;
To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality and integrity as set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct;
To complete all other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

A regulated health professional with an undergraduate or Master's degree in a rehabilitation discipline
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant strategic program development and leadership experience preferably in the long term care sector;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in: Gerontology, Continuous Quality Improvement, Research, Theory of Therapeutic Recreation and Rehabilitation(OT/PT/SLP), Adult Learning and Change Management;
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
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Director - Engineering Operations - Nakisa - Montreal

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of Engineering Operations, the Director of Engineering Operations will be in charge of delivering high quality and timely software releases that help achieve business goals. His/her team will be responsible for the delivery of all software build, QA , documentation, configuration management , project management as well as all procedures and measures surrounding product lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Plan with management the tactical and strategic direction of the Software Operations covering budget, staff utilization, capital and capacity planning.
Lead all aspects of the Engineering Operations including QA, CM, documentation, PM and engineering support.
Implement structured and collaborative plans across the engineering organization to increase efficiency and productivity.
Collaborate with other teams to thoroughly understand product requirements and sequence software development using an Agile methodology.
Recognize and analyze production problems and support timely, practical solutions.
Increase overall developer productivity through modernization of tools and infrastructure as well as by driving standardization.
Provide status reports including statistical analysis of the Engineering team.

Desired Skills & Experience

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering
At least 10 years of industry experience in engineering operations
Very good understanding and practical experience with Scrum Agile development methodologies
Understanding HCM in SAP environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Process Oriented with a demonstrated ability and passion for driving efficiency and optimizing delivery of software products.
Demonstrated structured problem solving methodologies in a production environment. Six Sigma or equivalent would be a definite asset.
Demonstrated experience performing capital budget analysis and tracking analysis, and ROI assessments.
Ability to concisely report technical information to all levels of management.
Knowledge of and experience with Production software and Development processes.
Experience in capital budget analysis, tacking and ROI assessment.
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Associate Technical Director - INVIVO Communications Inc. - Toronto

Job Description

INVIVO Communications is looking for an Associate Technical Director to join our talented team. We are an energetic, innovative, digital agency that works exclusively with the global healthcare industry. INVIVO specializes in leading edge digital solutions for Healthcare Professionals, patients and sales teams. This
senior team member will be required to guide the development of our mobile applications, interactive modules and medical games.

This individual should be able to:
Assist the Technical Director in leading the development teams in all areas
Research new and existing technology and provide input on project direction
Assist in the creation of design and specification documents
Offer technical leadership, mentoring and encourage communication within the development teams
Enforce business processes and development workflow within the teams
Conduct code reviews
Design and implement tools and utilities that will assist the teams
Identify technical requirements and risks for all new media related projects
Provide ongoing monitoring, recommendations, and feedback on project milestones
Keep up to date with industry related technical developments
Assist in the continued growth of the New Media teams through resume reviews and technical screens

Desired Skills & Experience

Minimum 3+ years experience as a Team Lead or a Manager at a software company
Minimum 5+ years of experience with one of the following: Objective-C, C/C++, Javascript (HTML5), and JAVA. Must have ability to learn new languages quickly.
Solid experience deploying and using source control, build automation, issue tracking and other systems
Mobile or embedded development experience
Must be a great team leader and a great team player, with superior technical skills
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Director - Business Development - Butterfield & Robinson - Toronto

Job Description

Butterfield & Robinson, one of the world’s best travel companies, is looking for a dynamic, street-smart, battle-hardened pro from the commerce wars to drive new revenue into the business and be a catalyst for growth. We’re looking for a hard-wired sales person with the bravado necessary to cold call their way into the boardroom, but with the emotional intelligence necessary to know when to keep quiet and let the silence do the talking. You need to be clever enough to know when it’s appropriate to act like a "suit" and when it’s appropriate to act like a rebel, and be capable of carrying off both. Shrinking violets need not apply; but neither do swanning egos.

Things you’ll do:

• Identify, pursue and close revenue-generating opportunities with like-minded companies, with a focus on custom travel, corporate business, and luxury brand partnerships.
• Manage key relationships with existing partners and develop productive relationships with new partners.
• Negotiate contracts, draft agreements, perform financial analysis and otherwise mange the "business" aspects of new business.
• Invent new revenue channels and conquer new markets. Mock them up, pitch ‘em and execute on them.
• Share your energy, enthusiasm, insight, skill and experience with everyone. We want your electric personality to turbo-charge both our company and our business partners.
Desired Skills & Experience

Skills you have:

• Finely-tuned business acumen with exceptional negotiation, development, verbal and written skills.
• Grounded, mature character capable of self-reliance and productive self-tasking.
• Humility and patience, persistence, endurance, optimism and a well developed sense of humour.
• Brand advocacy - no matter where you are or what you are doing, you’ll be a great ambassador for B&R.
• Infectious attitude – you’ll know how to have fun, be passionate, and make your love of B&R contagious.
• Extraordinarily high attention to detail – you’ll posses the eye of a lawyer without the associated baggage.
• Love to win, but know how to take the losses like a true champion.

What you’ve done:
• Survived enough years of deal-making to feel like a veteran, but not enough to feel jaded.
• Played competitively on a winning team and proven your ability to collaborate with your teammates.
• Acquired a wall of trophies to showcase your ability to produce measurable results.
• Experience with a luxury brand (travel or otherwise) would be nice, but the ability to "get it" is essential.
• Built up a litany of war stories with great endings.


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