Looking for an EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Position Overview: Turning Point Youth Centre is seeking a passionate, faith-driven Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into its next chapter. The ED is the primary decision maker and leader at TPYC; implementing a strategy to deliver on the vision central to TPYC’s existence is the key responsibility of the role and will require interacting with youth, staff, volunteers, community stakeholders, donors, the executive committee, and church council.

Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week; Evenings expected during drop in hours. (Drop in hours subject to volunteer/staff resources and Executive Director’s discretion)

Location: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

Start-date: Start date negotiable

Supervision & Accountability: The ED reports to the TPYC Executive Committee for guidance and performance evaluation. ED is expected to give frequent reports regarding the organization’s financial health as well as how the organization vision and mission is being carried out in a strategic and timely manner.

Compensation: $48,000 to $60,000, negotiated based on previous experience and education

Benefits: RRSP Match, Health Benefits, Paid time off, Paid Sick leave

To Apply: Please email executivecommittee.tpyc@gmail.com with your resume and cover letter. Only candidates who are selected for interviewing will be contacted.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Commitment to Christian discipline and ability to sign agreement to the EFree Church Statement of Faith
• Passion for working with youth and vulnerable peoples
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including youth, volunteers, donors, community members, church leadership, staff, other community support organizations, and supporting churches
• Excellent time management and ability to direct effort to most impactful items for achieving organizational vision
• First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain these certifications
• Valid driver’s license and telephone
• Must pass Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Child Sector Check

Skills/Competencies:

• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Passion, integrity, positive attitude, mission driven, self-directed
• Ability to advocate on behalf of youth, to ensure they are all receiving the necessary services
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all personnel and client identities, records and information
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Have the ability to recognize the need to delegate responsibilities as required

Education & Experience Considerations:

• 2-4 years experience in a relevant field preferred
• 1-2 years managing people/teams/volunteers/staff preferred
• Prior work with youth and/or vulnerable peoples preferred
• Proven ability to work under the supervision of a board of directors / leadership committee
• Education in social work, counseling, youth ministry, or mental health is an asset
• Training in mental health crisis management and Violent Treat Risk Assessment (VTRA) is an asset
• Food Safety training is an asset

About TPYC

• Structure: TPYC operates under the non-profit umbrella of the Evangelical Free Church (EFree) in Meadow Lake. The church owns the TPYC building and provides strategic direction, oversight, and support through the Executive Committee. Staff and volunteers are welcome from all backgrounds so long as they agree to abide by the EFree Statement of Faith while serving/working at the centre.
• Vision: TPYC is committed to promoting and providing a safe place for our community’s youth to go–a place where they will have the opportunity to develop life skills, foster healthy connections with peers, have access to helpful resources, and be encouraged to grow into the person God intends them to and where they will be shown the love of Christ.

To check out more, visit our website at https://www.turningpointyouthcentre.com/ or check out our socials. 

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