East York East Toronto Family Resources (EYET) is a community-based, family support agency that has been serving and enriching the lives of thousands of individuals and families in Toronto’s east end since 1986. We are a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.

For over 35 years, we have been a valued multi-service agency and a registered charity promoting community values and well-being for the East York East Toronto neighborhood, performing a wide spectrum of relevant community work.

Every year, thousands of children and adults attend our child and family drop-ins, parenting education programs, child care centres, prenatal nutrition and education programs. Families and individuals turn to us for support to find and maintain housing, access food, and other essentials of life. By working in close collaboration with community partners, participants, clients, volunteers, and members, we are able to quickly identify emerging community needs and respond with new, innovative and meaningful programs to fill the gaps.

The Board of East York East Toronto Family Resources is recruiting for an Executive Director.

Reporting and accountable to the Board of Directors, as chief executive officer of the Corporation, the Executive Director (“ED”) is responsible for the overall day-to-day financial and operational management of the agency and provides leadership within the organization consistent with the agency’s Mission and Strategic Plan.

The role oversees and directs the development and implementation of adopted plans, policies and programs. In consultation with the Board Chair, the ED sees that the Board is effectively organized and supported.



The ED also carries overall responsibility for all aspects of financial management, including assuring adequate financial resources are in place to meet current operating needs and long-term goals.

What you bring to this role A seasoned leader (ED or senior leadership experience) in the non-profit sector, with a minimum 5 years of prior executive/senior administrative management experience in a non-profit, multi-service or broader human service context

Expertise in the fields of early childhood education, early child development and/or family support is considered to be a strong asset

Demonstrated ability to lead a complex, multi service nonprofit at the executive and corporate level, with strong understanding of governance, risk and liability, regulatory requirements, and relationships with government and funders, and the ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the organization and the communities it serves

Demonstrated experience working effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors within a policy governance framework, with a clear understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities of the Board and the ED

Strong financial acumen, with the ability to oversee financial management, budgeting and organizational resources

Solid networking and community development skills,



with demonstrated ability to build organizational and human capacity and foster effective community partnerships

Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complex legal, statutory and regulatory requirements

Experience working with culturally diverse populations in a community-based setting; a solid understanding of individual and family needs within diverse communities

Strong social policy and advocacy skills, a strategic thinker with good management skills who is politically savvy

Excellent English language communication skills – written and verbal

Proven experience in leading senior managers

Demonstrated ability to function in an administrative leadership capacity in a team setting

Demonstrated commitment to social change

Highly proficient in computer and online literacy skills (word processing, spreadsheets, online platforms, Internet, email)

Assets

Management-side experience in a unionized workplace

Understanding of the complexities of licensed childcare, including licensing, regulatory and funding requirements

Registered regulated professional in a related field (e.g. CPA, RECE, RSW, etc.)

Education: Master’s degree in a related discipline (preferred)

What EYET offers you

Compensation range of $153,000 to $172,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

15 paid sick days and 3 paid float days

Mileage/parking reimbursement at current CRA rates for business travel and related expenses

100% employer paid health benefits: prescription drugs, health care professionals, vision and dental A family-like organization, trusted workspace A strong board of directors

This is an existing vacancy.

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