ABOUT US

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle (NASC) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for
Anishnaabekwewag (Indigenous women) and their families who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence. Therapeutic healing work is conducted using Anishnaabe practices, blended with community-centred and client-centred methods of healing.
The position is located at the main office in Peterborough. In addition to the City of
Peterborough, NASC supports the County of Peterborough, Haliburton, the City of
Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the Durham Region; the First Nations of
Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.
To learn more about NASC, visit niijki.com

DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization, consistent with the strategic directions outlined by the
Council of Directors. The ED must establish themselves and NASC as a visible, supportive, and active presence in the community. The ED works closely with, and reports to, the Council of Directors.
An employment offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory CPIC and VSC and a clean driver’s abstract.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education and Certification

• University degree in business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role.
• Experience working within a nonprofit sector, preferably within an Indigenous organization.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Experience

• Must be an active and engaged member of the Indigenous community, having an in-depth understanding of Indigenous culture and Indigenous ways of being. Must have a strong knowledge of Anishinaabe cultural values or other Indigenous cultural values, history and issues affecting Indigenous women and Indigiqueer peoples.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Indigenous community needs, challenges, solutions, trends, and gaps.
• Experience and understanding of woman abuse, children who witness violence and sexual assault survivors.
• Multiple years experience with organization and senior level management, preferably with a community-based, Indigenous non-profit.
• Experience in initiating, strategically planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.
• Strong understanding of finance management, specifically operation and program budgets, ability to forecast, and to develop financial budgets for funding applications.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Leadership

• To lead the NASC team with purpose and passion, supporting and fostering positive relationships amongst the team, amongst the Council of Directors, the community, and other partners.
• To build and nurture strong and impactful relationships with community partners that advances our mandate and creates lasting community change.
• To lead the NASC team by example; coaching and mentoring the team in a manner that exemplifies our core values and traditional ways.

Human Resources/Team Management

• Create and foster a values-based team, ensuring a supportive and safe working climate for all team members, including volunteers, that is in accordance with law, regulations, and policies.
• Oversee a performance management system that assigns and coordinates work, ensures the successful achievement of planned results, and monitors team performance which includes annual performance reviews for all team members.
• Manages the human resource needs of the organization, including recruitment, staff professional development and team building.

Accountability/Board of Directors

• Regular, proactive communication with the Council of Directors, and/or the

President, including attending Council meetings.

• Provide support to the Council of Directors including preparation of meeting materials, an Executive Director’s report, financial reports and budgets, and other communications as required.
• Support the Board of Directors to achieve good governance, in compliance with

NASC bylaws and relevant legislation.