Executive Director W1348
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Job Summary
The Position:
Summit Search Grouphas been retained byTen Ten Sinclair Housingon the recruitment of their next Executive Director. Ten Ten Sinclair Housing Inc. is a long-standing community-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the independent living philosophy for people living with disabilities. For more than 50 years Ten Ten has provided accessible housing attendant care and support services that enable individuals to live with dignity choice and autonomy. Through a portfolio of housing sites including a 75-unit apartment complex and multiple supported housing locations Ten Ten plays a critical role in Winnipegs disability housing and community services ecosystem working closely with government funders partners and a diverse membership and Board.
Reporting to the Board of Directors the Executive Director (ED) provides overall leadership and direction for Ten Ten Sinclair Housing Inc. The ED is responsible for translating the organizations mission and strategic priorities into effective operations high-quality services and sustainable organizational performance. This role balances strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight including labour relations financial management housing and property oversight government relations and stakeholder engagement. The ED leads a large predominantly unionized workforce and operates in a complex 24/7 service environment where responsiveness judgement and strong people leadership are essential. The role requires a collaborative values-driven leader who can navigate competing demands while maintaining strong relationships with staff consumers funders and community partners.
Governance Strategy & Board Partnership:
- Serve as the Boards primary operational leader and strategic advisor ensuring alignment between governance direction and organizational performance
- Implement Board-approved policies strategic plans and priorities across all programs services and housing operations
- Prepare reports recommendations and analysis to support informed Board decision-making
- Foster strong respectful working relationships with a diverse Board and membership including individuals with lived disability experience
- Support Board committees and organizational governance processes including annual meetings and planning activities
People Leadership Culture & Labour Relations:
- Provide leadership to staff and consumers promoting a culture grounded in respect inclusion safety and the independent living philosophy
- Oversee human resources practices including recruitment performance management succession planning and policy development
- Lead labour relations strategy including administration of collective agreements and preparation for collective bargaining
- Ensure appropriate handling of workplace issues such as investigations workplace safety and health and employee relations matters
- Act as senior on-call leadership for urgent operational consumer or safety issues in a 24/7 service environment
Operational Financial & Housing Leadership:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of programs services and housing sites ensuring quality compliance and continuous improvement
- Lead financial management including budgeting financial controls audit readiness and reporting to the Board
- Oversee Ten Tens role as landlord and housing operator including leasing rent administration and compliance with residential tenancy legislation
- Ensure effective property management maintenance planning accessibility standards and vendor oversight
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government funders regulators and community partners while supporting funding sustainability and diversification efforts
Qualifications:
- Senior leadership experience in a non-profit housing health or human services organization with demonstrated success working with a Board of Directors
- Strong understanding of disability-related services and a clear commitment to the independent living philosophy; lived experience or close community connection is an asset
- Proven experience leading in a unionized environment including collective agreement administration and labour relations
- Demonstrated financial acumen including experience with public or government-funded budgets and accountability frameworks
- Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complexity balance competing priorities and lead through organizational change
For more information or to submit your resume please reach out toMatt Erhardat Summit Search Group
Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Fundraising
- Assisted Living
- Management Experience
- Hospice Care
- Nonprofit Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
