Executive Director
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Job Summary
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
The Executive Director will leadCalgary Community Services overseeing a large complex multi-site social services operation that includes shelter housing and community programming.
This role provides senior leadership across all programs operations and servicesensuring alignment with The Salvation Armys mission values and regulatory requirements. The Executive Director IIis responsible fordriving operational excellence advancing innovation and ensuring high-quality service delivery in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee alarge multi-site social services operationthrough senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Provide strategic direction and vision for program delivery organizational standards and evaluation frameworks
Lead senior managers and directors ensuring alignment accountability and performance across all service areas
Drive continuousprogram improvement innovation and mission alignmentacross multiple service lines
Manage and support innovation initiatives including oversight of funding programs and scalable projects
Ensure compliance with organizational policies standards and legislative requirements
Partner with internal functions (HR Audit Risk IT) to strengthen systems governance and performance
Oversee data performance metrics and evaluation processes to enhance service delivery outcomes
Manage budgetsmonitorexpenditures and provide financial oversight and strategic input
Lead cross-functional and ad hoc initiatives that improve organizational capacity and impact
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as ahighly visible hands-on and responsive leaderin a complex and fast-paced environment
Build andmaintainstrong relationships withcommunity partners government agencies funders and stakeholders
Leadexternal partnerships at a strategic level ensuring collaboration to support clients and services
Navigate and lead withincomplex shelter and community services environments including working with vulnerable populations
Represent the organization externally including media and community engagement
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
Bachelors degree (Masterspreferred) in a related field
Relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid/CPR Mental Health First Aid) or willingness to obtain
Experience
10 years of progressive leadership experience in social services or a related sector
Proven experience leadinglarge-scale multi-site complex operations
Demonstrated success inleading through leaders (senior managers/directors)
Strong experience working within community services shelter systems or similar environments
Key Skills & Competencies
Strategic and operational leadership in complex organizations
Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities
Ability tooperateeffectively inhigh-pressure mission-driven environments
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and resources
Exceptional communication influencing and problem-solving skills
High integrity professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic leadership
Working Environment
Office-based with regular presence across multiple sites in Calgary
Exposure to dynamic environments includingshelters and community services supporting vulnerable populations
Requires resilience adaptability and ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding setting
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $139241.88 to $174052.36 with a maximum of $208862.83.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
