Job OpportunityPosition DetailsReporting to: B!KE’s Board of DirectorsJob Details: 37.5 hours per week; $55,000 - $65,000annual salary; 3-weeks paid vacation; modest health, optical & dental benefits; terms may be negotiableStaffing Role: Overseeing a small organization with a few full time and part-time staff members and a committed crew of community volunteersAbout B!KEB!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop is a community-based, provincially incorporated charity that provides educational opportunities and support to empower all citizens to ride bikes. Since 2006, we’ve been an important fixture in the Peterborough community, teaching bike maintenance, repair, and riding skills, and making cycling affordable and accessible for all.B!KE is guided by its charitable purposes, which are:To provide education and training in mechanical and technical skills, problem solving, and social engagement for people who are marginalized, living with a disability or on a low income, as well as the general public.To relieve poverty by providing access to free and low-cost transportation options for individuals or families who are poor, of low income, or in need.To promote health and prevent injury by providing educational opportunities to children, youth, and the general public. Material includes road safety and how to use a bicycle as part of a healthy, active lifestyle.To protect the environment for the benefit of the general public by reducing vehicle emissions, relieving congestion and reusing or recycling bicycles and bicycle parts.Most of our activities occur in our professionally equipped bicycle repair shop in downtown Peterborough. We also provide educational opportunities in schools, workplaces, and the greater community.B!KE is best known for our program calledOpen Shop. Open Shop provides the public with tools and training to learn and practice bicycle maintenance and repair. Open Shop takes place in our bicycle repair workshop with training provided by staff and volunteer mechanics. Each year Open Shop provides 3500+ people with the knowledge and tools to maintain and repair bicycles.B!KE serves many unique members of our community. Part of what is special about our organization is the diversity of clientele that can be found working together in the shop at any given time, including low-income people, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+, seniors, new Canadians, youth and families.Additional ProgramsKids’ Bike Build: We work with social services and a team of volunteers to fix up bicycles to distribute to children.Youth and Adult Earn-A-Bike: These programs provide low-income people the opportunity to build their own bicycles free of charge.Volunteer Build Night: A train-the-trainer program that teaches volunteers mechanical skills and how to provide instruction in bicycle maintenance and repair.Bike Valet: Bike sitting services for community events.Rack and Roll: Our contribution to GreenUp’s Shifting Gears active transportation challenge, supported by the City of Peterborough.Winter Wheels: Providing studded tires and training to participants to encourage winter riding, supported by the City of Peterborough.And various community and volunteer cycling celebration events.ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Program Development (30%)Leads the attainment of B!KE’s strategic goals, and maintains organizational alignment with the mission, vision and valuesSeeks organizational development, efficacy and efficiency through the strengthening of current partnerships, developing new partnerships, and responding to community needs and opportunitiesSupports staff to successfully complete their responsibilities in a manner that promotes their engagement and fulfilment, supports open communication and learning, and enables them to meaningfully collaborate with and support other staff, junior staff, and volunteersPlans, oversees, evaluates and reports on B!KE’s various programs according to best practices and funder and board requirementsDevelops policies (with the Board) and procedures that reduces liability and manages risk across the various responsibilities and activities of the organizationDemonstrates leadership that is inclusive, decolonizing, and prioritizes opportunities for those persons not visible or supported widely in the communityWorks with partners, the community,



and other stakeholders, to promote a strong cycling advocacy network, local culture, and support for cycling as a form of transportation and recreationAble to pinch-hit various staff roles, when necessaryEnsures ongoing compliance with the laws, regulations and regulatory bodies that bound a charitable non‑profit organization in Ontario and Canada, including but not exclusive to Canada Revenue Agency’s Charities Directorate, the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ActFinancial Management & Fundraising (30%)Directs the financial management of the organization and sets financial priorities (with Board approval)Works with the Board of Directors to develop an annual budget, and works to follow that budget throughout the year; adjusts the budget withBoard approval as necessaryWrites grant applications to secure program funding; adheres strictly to funder reporting (and financial reporting) needs and timelinesSecures funding through a variety of revenue streams, including memberships and donations; online and in‑store newand used parts and bicycle sales; fee‑for‑service programs, and identifies and explores new funding sourcesWorks with the bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records, produce regular financial reports for the Board and Finance Committee, and ensure that all accounts remain in good standingMonitors organizational cash flow (monthly bank statements, invoices, receipts) and oversees store finances and cash management; provides monthly cash flow statements to the Finance CommitteeEnsures quarterly and annual tax obligations and reporting are metOversees completion of payroll and charitable receipting; ensures payment of bills and invoices in a timely mannerCoordinates and tracks banking agreements, leases, accounts, and signatoriesCoordinates an annual review engagement and ensures ongoing compliance with the CRAHuman Resources & Administration (30%)Provides leadership and direction to staff; delegates responsibilities and manages staff performance to fulfill organizational commitmentsOn behalf of the board, coordinates the hiring, management and transition of staff membersSupports the recruitment, retention and management of volunteers to ensure the workshop is adequately staffed and that hours are seasonally appropriateWelcomes and serves visiting members, customers, and community members with attention and respect, while attending to those in need with skill and careSupports staff to manage purchasing, shipping, & receiving; monitor retail stock; and ensure constant availability of parts and accessoriesOversees the training of staff and volunteers to deliver programming that is technically exemplary, engaging, has high safety standards (personal, mental and physical), is accessible, and aligns with B!KE’s valuesEnsures that staff receive performance reviews, are offered opportunities to learn, and receive regular check‑ins and feedback; tracks staff hours and vacation timeMaintains and monitors insurance, negotiates contracts, and maintains files and operational systemsEnsures an annual inventory is completed; oversees facilityand equipment safety and maintenanceEnsures bikes are refurbished and safety‑ed to sell in the store or to make available to those in needFulfills duties required by the board including preparing monthly board reports, participating in Board meetings; and delivering anannual update to the membership at the Annual General MeetingOther administrative duties as requiredOutreach and Communications (10%)Oversees the coordination and distribution of B!KE communications and outreach activities, including the monthly newsletter, website updates,



social media campaigns and community eventsOversees the development of promotional and educational materials for programs and services and ensures they are updated and accessibleManages IT assets, notably our WordPress website and associated CiviCRM database, by working with retained web developersWorks with local partners and committees to enhance and leverage programming, outreach, and fundraisingActs as a community liaison, resource and advocate at community and bicycle‑related eventsQualifications3 - 5 years progressive program management experience and/or other related workExperience with grant writing, fundraising, media relations, and network or partnership developmentExcellent strategic, analytical and planning skills, coupled with the ability to complete day‑to‑day responsibilities in a fast‑paced busy environmentExcellent organizational skills, self‑direction and motivation; ability to work creatively and productively without direct supervisionExperience supervising staff and/or volunteers, and preparing and managing budgetsExceptional interpersonal and collaborative skillsExceptional communications skills – both verbal and writtenA love of bikes and cycling, and working with and for the community; a commitment to professionalism, collaboration and funComfortable working in MS Word, Excel, Open Office, QuickBooks, Canva, relational databases, and Word Press, and the ability to complete basic design in Photoshop/Illustrator or other comparable software, as well as a willingness to learn Google Docs, MailChimp, and Survey MonkeyDemonstrated commitment to social and environmental justice, and knowledge, sensitivity and commitment towards eliminating challenges related to identity and oppressionAbility to work respectfully and supportively with a diverse teamAssetsRelated post‑secondary degreeStrong, demonstrable knowledge and experience in bicycle mechanics, OR a mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learnExperience in bicycle collective projects and/or in cycling‑specific retail, service, or educational environmentsExperience and/or training in de‑escalationStandard First Aid CPR/AEDValid driver’s licenseB!KE recognizes that the skill set and experience needed for this position is broad and unique. As such, we encourage inspired and committed individuals who may require additional skills development and support to apply.OperationsEmployees of B!KE work primarily in a shared retail and workshop environment with some office space. Activities at B!KE generate moderate noise; ambient temperature levels are controlled year‑round.Some travel to meetings and events is necessary for this position. Less frequently, employees work in the field where they are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.Employees may need to manage agitated staff, volunteers, B!KE members or the general public when, for example, enforcing policies and procedures, like those related to health and safety.Employees may be required to work outside of normal work hours such as evenings, early mornings, and/or weekends.Employees must possess the mobility required to work in our various workspaces. These mobility requirements include: the ability to conduct fine motor activities; lift objects weighing up to 50lbs; navigate stairs and thebasement; operate a cycle; read printed materials and a computer screen; and communicate in‑person, before a diversity of groups, and over the telephone.How To ApplyB!KE is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. Women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience. B!KE will not discriminate against job applicants on any of the grounds protected by human rights legislation during any phases of the recruitment, screening and hiring process. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will, upon request provide accommodations during all stages of the hiring process.Application DeadlineMonday, June 15, 5pmPlease send your resume and cover letter as a single PDF by the deadline to [email protected] .Please mention you saw this atGoodWork.Ca .#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Director - $55,000 - $65,000 A Year (Madawaska Valley)
🏢 B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop
📍 Madawaska Valley