Employment Opportunity
We currently are accepting resumes for the position of General Manager.
Please send resume to generalmanager@haltonhillschamber.on.ca on or before September 22, 2020
Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce
Job Status: Permanent, Full Time
Reporting to: The Board of Directors
Position Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Program Management
Skills & Attributes:
Please send resume to generalmanager@haltonhillschamber.on.ca on or before September 22, 2020
Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce
Job Status: Permanent, Full Time
Reporting to: The Board of Directors
Position Description:
- Oversee strategic planning developed by the Board of Directors and create the operational action plans
- Work in collaboration with community leaders providing non-partisan representation of the Chamber membership and the business community
- Oversee management of Chamber staff, volunteers and contractors
- Manage direct day-to-day operation of the Chamber including: marketing, public relations, human resources, financial, project and special event management
- Prepare for and attend all Board meetings in the capacity of Secretary
- Assume full responsibility for all Chamber bylaws, policies and regulations
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Program Management
- Identifies and evaluates risks and opportunities, recommending changes when required
- Details organizational action plans and identifies the required resources to achieve set goals and objectives
- Facilitates the research, development, implementation and evaluation of programs, events and services that support the execution of the strategic plan
- Supports Boards committees as required
- Works in collaboration with Chamber team and relevant community groups to accomplish objectives and fulfill responsibilities
- Provides non-partisan representation and leadership for Chamber and community initiatives
- Responsible for recruiting, onboarding and managing Chamber team members, volunteers and contractors
- Oversees recruitment of new Chamber Board and committee members
- Prepares and administers the annual operating budget for Board approval
- Implements the Board’s strategic plan ensuring resources are distributed and aligned to budget
- Oversees bookkeeping procedures, demonstrates strong knowledge of business accounting practices
- Provides the Board with quarterly revenues and expenditures reporting
- Identifies new funding and revenue opportunities
- Creates and executes communication and marketing plans
- Acts as a non-partisan advocate for the organization and its programs in the community
- Participates and when necessary leads networking and community-related activities on behalf of the organization
- Manages and drives membership retention and recruitment efforts
- Works with key external funding partners
Skills & Attributes:
- Minimum 5 years successful experience working in economic development and/or business management
- Post-secondary education
- Demonstrates a high degree of integrity combined with strong leadership abilities that support Chamber values and strategic direction
- Proven success in leading and executing collaborative community programs and initiatives
- Advanced computer user with ability to elevate technological skills and resources (including a high level of proficiency with: complete MS Office Suite, Quickbooks, Data Base System, Constant Contact, YouTube, WordPress and social media platforms)
- Committed to continuous learning and development through post-secondary education and training
- Current community challenges and opportunities relating to the Chamber mission and strategic direction
- Human resources & fiscal management
- Marketing & public relations
- Project and event management
- Board governance model and policy implementation
- Business operational processes
