Interim Executive Director

About the Company

Collaborative wildfire resilience organization advancing Indigenous stewardship, land management & innovation

Industry
Environmental Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
2025

Employees
1-10

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its strategic direction and day-to-day operations, advancing wildfire resilience through national knowledge networks and collaboration. The role translates organizational priorities into actionable plans, oversees programs and staff, and builds partnerships across Indigenous communities, government, research, industry, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include financial stewardship, funding sustainability, grant compliance, governance support, risk management, and regular reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director also serves as a spokesperson and promotes the integration of Indigenous knowledge with scientific knowledge.





Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least five years of senior leadership and five years of people-management experience. Required qualifications include experience managing budgets, grants, funding agreements, and organizational operations; working with a Board of Directors; and leading multi-stakeholder partnerships. Robust strategic, operational, financial, communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills are essential. Experience with Indigenous communities and knowledge systems, wildfire or related sectors, organizational growth, and funding development is preferred; English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Functions

- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management

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