Executive Director


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Executive Director
Category: Management & Professional
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of a nonprofit early childhood education organization and reports directly to the Board of Directors. This role provides strategic leadership, oversees day-to-day operations, implements board-directed policies, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and safe programming aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Salary

$80,000 – $100,000 CAD


Core Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Lead all organizational operations, including program development, administration, and policy implementation.

  • Guide the development and delivery of curriculum and programming that is age-appropriate, inclusive, respectful, and safe—aligned with mission and pedagogical values.

  • Represent the organization in the community to foster partnerships, advocacy efforts, and program expansion.

Board Relations

  • Act as the primary liaison between the Board and staff.

  • Advise the Board on legal compliance, operating procedures, and necessary policy considerations.

  • Prepare agenda materials and reports for Board meetings, and contribute to strategic visioning and training initiatives.

Policy & Compliance

  • Implement all Board-approved policies and recommend updates or new policies as needed.

  • Ensure compliance with provincial and municipal legislative requirements—such as early learning regulations, public health, workplace safety, fire codes, and employment standards.

Human Resources & Team Leadership

  • Lead recruitment, hiring, performance management, corrective action, and dismissal in accordance with employment laws.

  • Develop and maintain job descriptions, oversee orientation, probationary assessments, ongoing evaluations, and professional development.

  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture among staff, volunteers, and placement students.

Program Planning & Management

  • Oversee the planning, implementation, and assessment of early learning programs and special projects.

  • Ensure programming adheres to best practices in early childhood development and reflects inclusive, evidence-informed approaches.

Financial Oversight

  • Manage budgets, accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, fee collection, and expenditure controls.

  • Coordinate with accounting staff and Board Treasurer to prepare annual budgets and financial statements, monitor fiscal performance, and explore alternative funding sources and grants.

Administrative Oversight

  • Maintain systems related to administration and finance, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.

  • Guarantee confidentiality and secure handling of personnel, student, volunteer, and family records.

Succession Planning & Governance

  • Create leadership pipelines by developing clear roles and training for site leads or direct supervisors.

  • Collaborate with the Board to formalize succession strategies and train staff to lead in the Executive Director’s absence.

Family & Community Engagement

  • Promote respectful, inclusive relations with families through timely and transparent communication.

  • Respond to inquiries within two business days, manage concerns per established protocols, and support children’s development and family engagement.

Community Advocacy & Strategic Planning

  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders—including government agencies, community groups, and Indigenous partners—to further organizational goals.

  • Lead strategic planning by setting goals, assessing resource needs, and adjusting to changing community needs.

Risk Management & Health & Safety

  • Identify organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and familiarity of staff with policy limitations.

  • Oversee health and safety training, compliance with occupational health standards, and safe, inclusive environments for all.


Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

  • Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field.

  • ECE Level III or equivalent certification and management training.

  • Valid Standard First Aid.

  • Up-to-date criminal record and child abuse registry checks.

  • Knowledge of relevant provincial, municipal, and public health legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership position within early years education or child care.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive programming, human resource management, risk and financial oversight, and governance best practices.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strategic thinking, critical decision-making, and strong organizational skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.

  • Proficient in budgeting, financial analysis, and program planning.

  • Ability to lead with empathy, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to respectful community engagement.

Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting