Position Overview
The Executive Director is the senior staff member of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and is responsible for advancing itsmission,strategic priorities, operational effectiveness, financial sustainability, and public profile. Reporting to the CMOS Council, the Executive Director provides visionary and practical leadership across programs, people, partnerships, fundraising, governance support, and administration.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, bilingual, values-driven leader who can translate strategy into action, build trusted relationships, steward resources responsibly, and represent the organization with credibility among members, donors, partners, funders, government, academia, and the broader community.

Reporting Relationship
The Executive Director reports directly to the CMOS Council through the CMOS President/CMOS Council Chair and works closely with standing committees, staff, volunteers, contractors, and external stakeholders. The Executive Director is accountable for implementing Council-approved strategy, policies, budgets, and organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the implementation of the organization's strategic plan, ensuring alignment between mission, programs, resources, and measurable outcomes.

Governance and Council Support
Support the Council in fulfilling its governance responsibilities through meeting preparation, timely information, thoughtful analysis, and sound recommendations.

Operations and Administration
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring effective systems, processes, risk management, and performance monitoring.

Financial Stewardship
Work with the Council Treasurer and finance staff and/or contractors to prepare and manage annual budgets, financial reports, forecasts, and audits or reviews.

Fund Development and Revenue Generation
Lead or support fundraising, grant development, donor stewardship, sponsorships, earned revenue,



and other revenue strategies appropriate to the organization.

People Leadership
Recruit, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff, contractors, and volunteers as applicable.

External Relations and Advocacy
Serve as a primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, representing its mission, values, programs, and priorities.

Required Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of both English and French.

Canadian Citizenship or landed immigrant status and eligible to work in Canada.

Strong knowledge of business software (e.g. Microsoft Office, video conferencing, etc.)

Leadership experience in a not-for-profit, charitable, membership, public sector, or mission-driven organization.

Additional Qualifications and Experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a Council/Board of Directors and support strong governance practices.

Experience in strategic planning, financial management, budgeting, reporting, and organizational operations.

Proven ability to build relationships with volunteers, members, funders, donors, partners, government, and community stakeholders.

Strong people leadership skills, including supervision, coaching, performance management, and team development.

Knowledge of not-for-profit governance, compliance, fundraising, grant management, and risk management practices.

Post-secondary education in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education, career development, and experience.

Core Competencies
Mission-driven leadership and sound judgment

Strategic thinking and practical execution

Financial acumen and responsible stewardship

Relationship building and stakeholder engagement

Inclusive, collaborative, and ethical leadership

Clear communication and public representation

Adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving

Employment Details
Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Primarily remote

Compensation: $90,000 – $96,000 plus technology

Start Date: January 2027

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📌 CMOS Executive Director (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society / Société canadienne de météorologie et d'océanogr
📍 Alberta