The NWT SPCA is seeking an experienced and community-minded Executive Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to the organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the public face of the NWT SPCA and is responsible for the organization's overall leadership, financial sustainability, human resources, fundraising, grant administration, community partnerships, and strategic direction.

The Executive Director provides organizational oversight while working closely with shelter management on day-to-day shelter operations. The successful candidate will be a strong leader who can balance strategic priorities with the practical demands of managing a nonprofit organization while supporting high standards of animal welfare.

Responsibilities

- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the NWT SPCA in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
- Develop and implement strategic objectives, organizational goals, operational priorities, policies, and procedures.
- Monitor organizational and program performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Develop and oversee the annual operating budget and monitor financial performance to support the organization's long-term financial sustainability.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and work with the organization's bookkeepers to prepare financial reports and recommendations for the Board.
- Develop, implement, and monitor fundraising strategies, goals, and revenue targets.
- Oversee fundraising campaigns, events, raffles, donation programs, and donor recognition and retention initiatives.
- Identify government, corporate, and charitable grant opportunities and prepare grant applications, budgets, and funding proposals.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, funding partners, governments, businesses, veterinary professionals, community organizations, and animal welfare organizations.
- Oversee employee recruitment, onboarding, management, development, staffing plans, and compensation recommendations.




- Establish employee performance expectations and supervise and evaluate direct reports
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and shelter operations.
- Attend Board meetings, provide regular organizational reports, identify significant financial, legal, staffing, and operational risks, and implement Board decisions.
- Provide executive oversight of shelter operations and review key information related to shelter occupancy, intake, adoption, incidents, and animal care.
- Support public education and animal welfare initiatives.

Education

- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant management experience may be considered.

Experience

- Minimum 3–5 years of management or leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial resources.
- Experience supervising employees and managing human resources matters.
- Experience with fundraising, grant writing, and funding agreements.
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations or volunteer Boards is an asset.
- Knowledge of animal welfare organizations and shelter operations is an asset.

Residency and Work Location

- Must reside in Yellowknife, NT, for the duration of employment.
- The Executive Director will primarily work from home with required in-person shelter involvement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong leadership and organizational management skills.
- Financial management and budgeting abilities.
- Experience in fundraising and grant development.
- Knowledge of human resources management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Robust decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Understanding of non-profit governance.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships.
- Strong accountability, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently under the direction of a Board of Directors.

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Director (Yellowknife)
🏢 NWT SPCA
📍 Yellowknife