Reporting to the Centre Wakefield La Pêche (CWLP) Board of Directors (the Board), the GM assumes responsibility

for planning, managing, coordinating and evaluating the CWLP’s activities, programs, and services including

facilities management of the CWLP.

Duties

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

1. Assume management responsibility for activities of the CWLP and its facilities with the goal of broadening and

growing its cultural and recreational programs, activities and services within the MRC and surrounding area.

STRATEGIC AND ANNUAL PLANS

2. Working with the Board and key stakeholders, develop a strategic plan aligned with the vision of the Board and

reflective of the region’s unique social and cultural profile.

3. Lead the Centre’s cultural development planning in collaboration with local and regional organizations, businesses

and economic development organizations.

4. Plan and implement the annual work plan for CWLP services and activities; assign work activities and projects;

monitor workflow; and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.

5. Recruit, select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with

employees to correct deficiencies; and implement disciplinary and termination procedures.

FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

6. Manage all financial affairs and revenue development for the Centre including overseeing cash flow, revenues,

expenditures, and evaluating quarterly financial reviews.

7. Working with the Treasurer of the Board, develop and monitor the annual budget, recommending areas for

improved cost effectiveness and operational efficiency opportunities.

8. Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with the annual work plan and strategic objectives of the

CWLP including liaising with contributors, grantors, community partners, municipality, Ottawa Community

Foundation, and other key stakeholders that share and support the objectives of the CLWP.

9. Along with the CWLP Community/Outreach Coordinator, represent the Centre in the community, service groups,

and a variety of outside organizations and agencies, and establish community partnerships where there is a shared

interest and benefit in collaborating.

OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

10. Manage the building; responsible for Occupational Health, Safety and Security of all persons in the building.11. Supervise staff, independent contractors and volunteers working at the Centre; ensure follow through on work

assignments.

12. Follow in-house service delivery methods and procedures and best business practices. Identify opportunities for

improving service delivery methods and procedures including associated resource needs; review with the Board;

implement improvements.

13. Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board on the CWLP’s activities, partnerships, staff performance,

forward plans; prepare and present to the membership the CWLP end-of-year report, prepare ad hoc reports as

requested by the Board and other necessary correspondence.

14. Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a community Centre including arts and culture,

recreational and events programming.

• Community art, cultural and recreational development including trends and innovations with attention on local

and regional community offerings, events and resources.

• Arts, cultural and events set-up, staging and the technical aspects

• Business writing and report preparation.

• Principles of hiring, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent federal, provincial, and municipal laws, codes and regulations.

SKILLS

• Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills

• Staff and volunteer management

• Creative problem solving

• Effectively write and communicate in a concise manner to a variety of stakeholders

• Financial planning, management tracking, and fundraising

ABILITIES

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing French and English

• Plan, oversee, create and follow a work plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the staff, contractors and

volunteers.

• Select, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate staff.

• Prepare and administer program budgets.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

• Create and negotiate contractual arrangements.

• Oversee and implement effective marketing programs.

• Use social media platforms and other web-based tools and applications to advance organizational goals.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement

recommendations in support of goals.

• Interpret and apply federal, provincial and municipal policies, laws, and regulations.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Availability to work flexible hours with some evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with concentration in arts and

culture, recreation, management, business administration, or a related field – or an acceptable combination of

education and experience.

EXPERIENCE• Three years of management experience in a community-related field, be it cultural, recreational, and/or non-

profit organizations.

• Proven leader working in a multi-stakeholder environment who has developed innovative social cultural

programs at the community level.

• Proven experience in financial management, fundraising, staff supervision and conflict resolution.