All Things Urban

A women-led community working to transform Canadian cities into more equitable, enjoyable, and sustainable places for everyone.

The Executive Director will be the first paid staff position at Women in Urbanism Canada (WIUC), working under the guidance and supervision of the Board of Directors. The focus will be to advance existing organization activities (previously led by the Board of Directors), build organizational capacity related to strategies and policies, and establish sustainable funding sources.

Strategic Planning & Policies

• Develop and implement the strategic plan
• Develop and implement a JEDIIA strategy
• Develop and update organization policies and procedures (e.g., governance, human resources, finances, communications, etc.)
• Produce annual impact reports

Governance & Human Resources

• Engage with and report to the Board of Directors
• Expand and maintain the membership program
• Recruit, onboard, and manage staff and volunteers
• Develop benefits package and explore GBA+ informed employment supports
• Recruit, select, and provide direction to external consultants (e.g., EDI consultant, Web/Graphic Designer, Capacity Building consultant, Translator, Bookkeeper, etc.)

Finances

• Develop and implement a fund development strategy
• Write funding proposals and grant applications
• Manage organization finances using accounting software
• Develop and uphold contracts (e.g., staff, consultants, etc.)
• Oversee the Annual Financial Audit and other required financial reporting/filings
• Fulfill all grant reporting requirements

Communications

• Develop and implement a communications strategy
• Manage the organization's website and associated plug-ins
• Manage email, social media, partnerships, outreach, etc.

• University and/or college degrees in a relevant area of study (e.g., gender studies, urban planning, design) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in a comparable leadership or capacity building role in the non-profit sector or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of intersectional feminism and urban design principles
• Governance skills related to strategic planning, board & membership coordination, and policy writing
• Fund development skills related to grant writing, fundraising, and revenue generation
• Communication skills related to partnership building, public outreach, writing, website management, social media, etc.

If the Executive Director role is of interest and you believe you can fulfill the key responsibilities of the position (even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications!), we encourage you to submit your application via email to hello@womeninurbanism.ca with the subject line including “Executive Director” before September 29, 2024.

Your application should include your cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume (up to 2 pages) in one document (PDF) labeled with your first and last name and the position title (e.g., JaneDoe-ExecutiveDirector).

We encourage applicants to self-identify their equity-deserving identities (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Disabled, etc.) in their applications and/or via email to support us in prioritizing the inclusion of diverse identities and experiences on our team.

All the applicants should be legally eligible to work in Canada.

$35/hr CAD

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.