The Wilderness Committee has an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial and operational manager to join our dynamic and diverse team as the Administration Director. This new position was developed to oversee organizational finances, administration, office operations, information systems and technology, and provide support to human resources management. This position is 0.8 FTE, based on 30 hours/week.

The Wilderness Committee is Canada's largest grassroots, membership-based organization that has a history of more than 35 years on the front line of environmental battles in BC. We have helped win protection for millions of hectares of wilderness in areas such as Clayoquot Sound, Carmanah Valley, and the Lower Walbran Valley. We are a leading organization defending wild rivers from private power projects, advocating for the development and implementation of stronger policies and laws to protect endangered species, working tirelessly to stop tar sands exports and new pipeline projects and supporting creative climate solutions.

The Wilderness Committee recently commissioned a review of the financial area and has received a comprehensive report detailing the current state of the area as well as recommended next steps going forward, including a structural transition and the incorporation of this new position. Reporting to the Wilderness Committee's Executive Team, the Administration Director will be responsible for management of the organization's financial and membership servicing areas and staff, the daily office operations, and the administration of the organizations human resources.

As a key member of our energetic office team, the Administration Director will be committed to our mission, a leader interested in building relationships that strengthen our team and improve our work processes, organized, detail oriented and able to be focused yet flexible. If you think you are the right fit for us, we look forward to hearing from you!

As the Wilderness Committee Administration Director, you will be required to:

  • Manage daily office operations to ensure a healthy and efficient work environment
  • Develop and oversee implementation of organizational policies and procedures in the administrative, financial and workplace operations, and direct improvements in workflows and processes
  • Oversee organizational IT, including service providers, network administration, the phone system, and individual workstations
  • Negotiate and oversee contracts and relationships with landlords, vendors, service providers, insurers, and others
  • Provide administrative support to the fundraising staff with regards to administrating grant monies, bequests, gifts-in-kind and securities
  • Monitor the organizational budget, approve daily financial expenditures, and review the weekly and monthly cash flow of the organization
  • Work with accounting staff to oversee revenues, expenses, prepare reports, monitor investments, banking relationships and oversee petty cash
  • Manage accounting and membership servicing staff performance, in accordance with the Collective Agreement
  • Perform organizational human resources administration, including training, employee files, policy development, administration of benefits, tracking
  • Oversee the payroll function
  • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations and best practices with regards to privacy, security, and occupational safety and health.

You will have:

  • A university degree in business, human resources, organizational development, finance or a related field required
  • 5 years proven management and leadership  experience in the non-profit and federal charity sector, including supervision of an accounting area
  • Demonstrated financial skills in bookkeeping, reading financial statements and overseeing a budget
  • Proven experience managing office operations, negotiating and problem solving
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • Flexibility and the ability to work on multiple projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Simply Accounting (Sage 50) (an asset)
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Familiarity with managing a union environment (an asset)

You will be:

  • Passionate about Canada’s wildlife and wild places, and the Wilderness Committee’s mission and core values
  • Analytical, creative, and used to thinking outside the box
  • Able to find humour in the face of adversity
  • Able to handle a large volume of work, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • A self-initiated problem solver who is reliable and enthusiastic
  • A team player
  • Committed to creating a positive and healthy workplace environment
  • Seeking an opportunity where you can make a difference

TO APPLY:

Salary: $58,000 per annum (Pro-rated salary to 0.8 FTE is $46,400)

Closing Date: Monday, May 9th, 2016 at 5:00pm PST

The Wilderness Committee adheres to the principles of Employment Equity. We thank all candidates for their interest and regret that only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Please send your letter of application, including resume, in a SINGLE PDF with Administration Director in the subject line to administration@wildernesscommittee.org

NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS PLEASE.