EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Summary

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that furthers bilingualism by promoting opportunities to learn and use French for all those who call Canada home. The BC and Yukon Branch is currently seeking a strong community-focused leader to be its next Executive Director. For more information on the organization, please visit our website: https://bc-yk.cpf.ca

The Executive Director guides:

Organizational strategy, policy, and program development and delivery.

Advocacy, media communications, and BC and Yukon government relations.

Outreach and liaison with community volunteers and partner organizations.

Leadership of human, financial, and other resources.

The Executive Director must have demonstrated experience in:

Knowledge of Board governance best practices, and experience working with or reporting to a governance Board of Directors to oversee the implementation of organizational strategic plans.

Management, analysis, and evaluation of programs and strategies.

Relationship-building among a variety of stakeholders and partners, including governments.

Creation and writing of project and grant funding proposal applications.

Active human resource management, leading a cohesive and innovative team.

Financial management and experience in financial oversight, including budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting with a budget of approximately $1 million.

Public speaking, preparing and delivering briefs, and publishing general interest articles.

Problem solving, conflict resolution, and engaging team members in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

Acts as a role model demonstrating the ethics and goals of the organization.

Leads Branch initiatives and develops relationships with existing and potential funders.

Envisions and implements a long-term financial strategy, risk management, and marketing and communication plans for organizational sustainability and growth.

Develops relationships/partnerships to participate as part of the Francophone and French Second Language communities to achieve organizational objectives.

Provides strategic day-to-day leadership and direction to staff and contractors responsible for service delivery, programming, fundraising, and effective operations, and responds to emergent strategic priorities as needed.

Manages an annual budget, aligns work plans to prioritize initiatives, and anticipates changes.

Establishes and maintains systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of programs and services with clear performance metrics.

Conducts annual staff performance assessments, addresses succession planning, and recommends relevant professional development for staff and Board.

Participates on network advisory committees ensuring a consistent professional brand and image for the Branch within the national organization.

Supports volunteers, including Board members, to actively and constructively participate in events to improve French Second Language opportunities in the community.

Serves as a key spokesperson for CPF in English and French, in partnership with Board members, and represents the organization before government, the media, and at partner/stakeholder meetings and events.

Stays abreast of legal, political, and social issues as they pertain to French Second Language learning, linguistic duality, and official languages in BC and Yukon and across Canada.

Qualifications

Mandatory:

Bilingual (French and English) with the ability to participate in French and English meetings and respond orally and in writing in both languages. The ideal candidate will have a level of French proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2, with supporting documentation (i.e., CEFR certificate, post-secondary transcripts, etc.). CPF is committed to supporting the successful candidate in attaining this level if, at the time of hiring, this level is not attained.

A minimum of 3 years recent, relevant, executive-level management or leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, including working with a Board of Directors.

Good to have:

Degree, diploma, certificate, or designation in association management or willingness to complete such certification.

Sound knowledge of French Second Language programs including early and late French immersion, intensive French and core French.

What we offer

Hybrid work environment with an office in Vancouver.

Stimulating work with partners, governments, and a creative staff and Board of Directors.

37.5 hour work week with occasional evening and weekend work, time off in lieu.

Some travel required.

$80,000 - $90,000, dependent on experience, plus competitive benefits.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume in one document to [email protected] with the subject line: CPF BC Yukon Executive Director Application.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 pm, May 11, 2025.

CPF BC and Yukon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equitable employment practices. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are happy to provide accommodations for those who require them - please communicate if accommodations will be required during the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest.