NATURE AND SCOPE
The Chief Executive Officer of Thorpe Recovery Centre and, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of Thorpe. Together, the Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assure Thorpe relevance to the community, the accomplishment of Thorpe mission, vision and objectives, and the accountability of Thorpe to its funders.
The Board delegates responsibility for operations to the CEO, and s/he has the authority to carry out
these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. TheCEO
provides direction and support to the Board as it carries out its governance functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Accountabilities:
1. Legal compliance
- Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with
relevant laws and regulations.
- Mission, policy and planning
- Helps the staff and the Board determine Thorpes values, mission, vision, and short- and long- term goals.
- Helps the Board monitor and evaluate Thorpe relevancy to the community, its
effectiveness, and its results.
- Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of Thorpe and on all the important factorsinfluencing it. Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and
Deliberation.
- Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities to facilitate policymaking. Recommends policy positions.
- Keeps informed of developments in human services, not-for-profit management and
governance, philanthropy and fund development.
2. Management and administration
- Provides general oversight of all Thorpe activities, manages the day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organization.
- Ensures program quality and organizational stability through development and
implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular
evaluation.
- Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff andvolunteers. Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating staffand volunteers.
- Recommends staffing and financing to the Board of Directors. In accordance with Boardaction, recruits' personnel, negotiates professional contracts, and sees that appropriatesalary structures are developed and maintained.
- Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and
evaluates performance regularly.
- Support the growth and health of the leadership team.
3. Governance
Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance
functions and facilitates the optimum performance by the Board, its committees and
individual Board members.
- With the Board Chair, focuses Board attention on long-range strategic issues.
- Manages the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.
- Works with the Board officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and
involvement of each Board member and to stimulate each Board member to give his or
her best.
- Recommends volunteers to participate in the Board and its committees.
4. Financing
Promotes programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining the highest standard of quality.- Oversees the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting and audit.
- Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.
- Assures an effective fund development program
5. Community relations
Facilitates the integration of Thorpe into the fabric of the community by using effective
marketing and communications activities.
- Acts as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to Thorpe, its
services and constituencies.
- Listens to clients, volunteers, donors, and the community to improve services
and generate community involvement. Assures community awareness of Thorpe response
to community needs.
- Serves as chief spokesperson for Thorpe, assuring proper representation of Thorpe to the
community.
- Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key constituencies.
- Works with governing bodies, regulatory agencies, industry partners, volunteers, and representatives of the not-for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that encourage a healthy community and address the issues of Thorpe constituencies.
Executive Limitations:
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for Thorpe’s operations. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative issues. Has support of leadership team and must have a sustainability plan.- Plans and implements programs. Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with the
Board, committees, volunteers, staff, donors, and clients. Develops smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
- Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of
executive management. Hours may be long and irregular.
- Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding Thorpe to the not-for-profit
and for-profit sectors. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and
development.
Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) required. Additional executive leadership education, certifications, or training is considered an asset.- Minimum of 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience within an organization, preferably in healthcare, social services, nonprofit, or related sectors.
- Demonstrated success in organizational leadership, strategic planning, operational management, financial oversight and team development.
- Strong knowledge of leadership principles, governance, organizational management, and human resource practices.
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, policy development, risk management, and organizational sustainability.
- Knowledge of not-for-profit operations, community relations, stakeholder engagement, and fund development is considered an asset.
- Background or experience in addictions, mental health, healthcare, recovery-oriented services, or human services is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with applicable legislation, regulations, accreditation standards, and ethical practices relevant to healthcare, addictions, and residential treatment services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information, build relationships, and engage with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem solve proactively, and lead with innovation, accountability, and integrity.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and lived experiences in a respectful and inclusive manner.
- All employees are required to complete mandatory training, including nasal naloxone training, within the first three months of employment.
- A Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required upon hire and every two years thereafter.
BENEFITS
Vacation equivalent to 4 weeks per year
Paid sick leave in accordance with organizational policy
11 stat holidays 1 floating holiday
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training and continuing education opportunities
STANDARD SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday 0800 – 1630
Flexibility to work outside of standard hours as needed
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Thorpe Recovery Centre works to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of clients, staff, students and volunteers. All employees must adhere to current Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, all applicable regulations, licensing bodies requirements, standards as well as organizational health and safety requirements and procedures.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All candidates must adhere to the standards and policies laid out in the Residential Addiction Treatment Services – Mental Health Services Protection Regulation and the Mental Health Services Protection Act - MHSPA (current as of December 15, 2022).
