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PRESIDENT & CEO, MISSISSAUGA BOARD OF TRADE

Established in 1961, the Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT) proudly serves as the leading business association for the seventh largest city in Canada and the third largest city in Ontario. Mississauga is the home of approximately 55,000 businesses, including over sixty Fortune 500 Canadian head offices, which together employ more than 400,000 people.

As a large, vibrant and active board/chamber, we play a solid policy and government relations role and engage with other leading stakeholders to impact economic prosperity and quality of life in the community. MBOT also delivers a wide variety of high-quality business programs, services, benefits and events to support the development and connectivity of businesses and is an influential voice on policy issues impacting business.

As MBOT continues to strengthen its role as the voice of business in Mississauga, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next chapter of growth and impact.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership to the organization while working closely with an engaged Board, dedicated staff, members, government representatives, community partners and the broader business community. The successful candidate will champion MBOT's vision, advance its strategic priorities, and enhance its influence as a trusted advocate for business.

This role calls for a decisive, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking executive who combines sound business judgment with outstanding relationship-building skills. It also requires a strategic leader who is comfortable navigating complexity, identifying opportunities, and translating vision into measurable results. Demonstrated leadership in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion is important to inspire confidence, build high-performing teams, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability, to reflect the rich diversity of Mississauga’s business community.

The ideal candidate brings a proven record of executive leadership with experience leading strategy, operations, financial stewardship and organizational growth. In addition, excellent communication and stakeholder management, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.

Experience representing an organization publicly, influencing policy, advocating on behalf of members or customers, and leading through change will be considered significant assets.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we invite you to apply in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter by email only to: [email protected].

Position Description

Title: President & CEO

Reports to: MBOT Board of Directors

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000





Location: Mississauga Board of Trade Office, 77 City Centre Drive, Suite 701, Mississauga, ON L5B 1M5

Position Summary:

The President & CEO acts as the chief officer of the Mississauga Board of Trade (MBOT). As such, the position holder is responsible for the day-to-day activities of MBOT and accountable to the Board of Directors, for operating within Board-approved By-laws and policies, and for developing and implementing business/financial/communication/marketing/human resources/advocacy plans and budgets.

The President & CEO is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including the City of Mississauga, members of the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce, other local chambers, the media, local business leaders, suppliers, the business community, members and other stakeholders including volunteers and partners of MBOT.

Dimensions:

Number of Staff: 12

Business Members: 800 companies

Total Operating Budget: $2.5 million

Key accountabilities:

1. Strategic Planning and Policies

- Work with the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, taking a lead role in developing and executing MBOT’s strategic plan, annual budget and business plans.
- Ensure full and complete compliance with MBOT By-laws, policies and government regulations and statutes.
- Ensure the integrity and viability of MBOT’s finances, including control of operating expenditures, monthly financial reviews/updates and recommendations to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

2. Operations

- Manage and ensure the achievement of MBOT objectives with respect to membership, revenues, expenses, programs and services, public relations, employee relations, stakeholder relations, and MBOT’s overall image and standing in the community.
- Ensure proper stewardship of all chamber assets and facilities.
- Supervise and provide feedback to Board on all committee/task force activities.
- Provide guidance and direction to committee chairs in relation to programs, seminars, meetings, events and policy activities.
- Secure corporate sponsorships and guide fundraising activities for MBOT events.
- Represent MBOT whenever possible, at official MBOT and stakeholder events and functions.

3. Human Resources

- Hire, train, manage and direct the activities and performance of all staff at MBOT, in alignment with strategic objectives.




- Determine appropriate level of personnel and other resources required to achieve chamber goals, and the applicable organizational structure, subject to budget approved by Board.
- Administer all Human Resources policies as prescribed by the Board.
- Encourage effective and positive working relationships amongst staff, open communications and teamwork, to optimize staff performance.
- Lead and oversee annual staff performance review process, including setting of staff development and job objectives.

4. Stakeholder & Public Relations and Communications

- Build and cultivate relationships with all stakeholders including: City of Mississauga, University of Toronto Mississauga, Sheridan College, members of the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce, other local Chambers of Commerce, the media, volunteers, and the overall business community.
- Represent or designate a representative of MBOT on various City of Mississauga committees and with other leading partner organizations.
- Maintain positive relationships within MBOT, its members, volunteers, other clients and suppliers.
- Ensure chamber appropriate representation at any relevant business and public events, including representation by Chair, members of Board, and staff.
- Oversee any and all communications from MBOT on any matters, including but not limited to, media releases, electronic newsletters, publications, marketing materials, and social media.

5. Policy Advocacy

- Develop and execute on annual policy advocacy plan, ensuring formal positions and submissions are well researched, including policy submissions for Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce.
- Develop and direct non-politically partisan deputations at all levels of government.

Position requirements:

- Post secondary education in business, public administration, political science, communications, commerce or a related discipline
- Five to seven years in a senior leadership role in the not-for-profit or private sectors and/or with comparable business associations
- Solid business management skills with a strong working knowledge of a variety of business functions including finance, sales/marketing, communications, public relations and human resources.
- Proven team leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of not-for-profit governance and working with volunteers
- Ability to build and cultivate productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills, including ease with public speaking
- Impartial political acumen and understanding of government and public policy
- Strong sense of and commitment to superior and ethical governance practices
- Working knowledge of information communications technology, including computer software such as MS Office, CRM systems, and social media

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