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CEO (chief executive officer) - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Chief Executive Officer
Posted on November 27, 2024 by Employer details Northern Development
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Northern Development Initiative Trust (Northern Development) is an independent, legislated organization with a mission to catalyze transformative rural development across Northern British Columbia. Our vision is to foster entrepreneurial creativity, inclusive communities, and resiliency while managing more than $600 million in assets to create lasting economic impacts. The Trust serves 75% of the province from Lytton to Lower Post and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii, including thirty-nine incorporated communities, nine regional districts, one regional municipality and eighty-nine First Nations communities.Join our executive team, in this strategic leadership role as the: Chief Executive OfficerAs the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will lead Northern Development in achieving its strategic vision of economic development and job creation for Northern BC. Reporting to an independent Board of Directors, you will oversee a robust portfolio of investments and programs spanning diverse sectors, including agriculture, forestry, technology, and tourism. The role demands visionary leadership, strategic planning, financial stewardship, and strong partnerships with government, First Nations, businesses, and communities.Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:The ideal candidate brings senior executive level experience leading public and private sector organizations in business development, community economic development, finance or related roles. In the private sector, experience that includes leading a company, forging relationships with government, communities and First Nations and an understanding of resource economies and/or financial management is preferred. Strategy: A strategic and visionary thinker who can generate innovative and pragmatic ideas, methods and processes in addressing highly complex or sensitive issues. Capable of laser sharp focus on the key opportunities. Has the ability to conceptualize the nature and evolution of local and First Nations governments and is proactive in identifying ways to achieve objectives. Able to identify and assess potential financial, political, reputational, and governance risk issues. Leadership: A charismatic and trusted leader who generates enthusiasm. Demonstrated ability to work across an organization using influence and communication skills rather than authority to achieve results. Collaborative and influential. A strong manager who can create an environment for staff to thrive. Relationship Skills: Exceptional ability to develop and manage partnerships and relationships to leverage opportunities and synergies. Able to work effectively towards consensus with external strategic partners, other stakeholders and senior decision makers and politicians. Has the gravitas and profile to capably represent the Trust.Business Acumen: High level of business and financial acumen; understands drivers of successful businesses, including social enterprise and can identify opportunities for development. Very effective judgement. Exceptional analytical skills. Able to interpret and make decisions based on sound analysis. A demonstrated understanding that the health of rural and remote-rural communities underpins a successful business environment. Communication: A mature and gifted communicator comfortable presenting to the Board, councils, deputy ministers and elected officials, large audiences, the media, or other key stakeholders. Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate in a straightforward manner. Highly compelling with a track record of being respected. Confident in putting forward advice and counsel and challenging others.Politically Astute: Understands the dynamics of elected and administrative officials in multiple forms of governance including local, provincial, federal as well as traditional and elected First Nations systems.". Has the presence and stature to inspire confidence. Possesses the ability to build consensus in a large and compl- LocationPrince George, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$180,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99846
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