TECHNATION (formerly Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)) is seeking a full-time Chief of Staff reporting to the President & CEO.
About Us
TECHNATION is Canada’s national business association representing a diverse membership that is at the forefront of Canada’s digital economy. Our members include some of the largest global tech companies, but also a high number of innovate small and medium sized companies. Talent is the foundation of both Canada’s rapidly expanding ICT sector and of ICT-based innovations and capabilities in every sector of our economy.
Position Location
5090 Explorer Drive, Suite 510, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 4T9
About the Role
As a strategist, consultant and implementer, the successful candidate will have an immediate impact on productivity by streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating & aligning objectives between direct reports.
The Chief of Staff (COS) role will work closely with CEO direct reports to streamline and orchestrate priorities, support cross-functional TECHNATION projects, and work closely with direct reports and subject-matter experts to ensure that changing priorities are balanced effectively between team members.
The Chief of Staff will handle day-to-day management of operational programs to allow the CEO to focus on growing and re branding business. The right candidate for the job will serve as a trusted advisor and confident to the CEO and contribute to the long-term success of TECHNATION.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist CEO in Strategy formulation and execution; specifically how it is integrated into operational objectives across the organization
- Work closely with horizontal functions including EA, Finance Director, Events, Communications and HR directors to develop process across the organization to streamline and optimize efficiencies
- Manage operations and IT in concert with EA
- National Event (Responsible Tech) leadership – project management, stakeholder meetings, partner with Events Director on venue and operational collateral
- Support CEO as to ensure strategically the right ‘tempo’ and resources are aligned to the programs being delivered
- Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness across existing operations; and help define new operational strategies working with CEO and Leadership team on special projects
- Coordination & alignment of senior leadership team projects to ensure scalability and success of key deliverables
- Understand and provide input into budget cycles
- Provide support and guidance, as needed, to Program leaders
- Support CEO & team in government and member engagement opportunities/strategic leadership
- Provide partnership and support on Rebranding initiatives
- Support strategic and operational focus on membership
- Western strategic focus
- Attraction, growth & retention, member engagement,
- Linked to process/procedure improvements (ie robust sponsored events finishing above break even for re investment in programming & events
- Ability to look across the organization and access program successes and challenges that feed into 2020-23 strategy
- Ability to facilitate events, assist in Board meeting prep and delivery
Key Relationships:
- Senior leadership team and CEO direct reports
- TECHNATION external key stakeholders in Government and Industry
- TECHNATION Members, Membership Account Primes
- External Vendors
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- 5-7 years executive level experience in COS role or similar
- Managerial and interpersonal skills; proven track record of effectively
- Ability to interact with senior leaders including Board level
- Experience with budget management
- Process and Project Management
- Ability to work strategically and collaboratively
- Strong business acumen with a focus on developing creative solutions
- Strong data analysis and project reporting skills, with a focus on
- Interdepartmental communication
- Leadership skills including but not limited to oral & written communications, relationship mgt
Assets:
- Strong facilitation skills
- Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
- Bilingual
What we Offer
TECHNATION is a dynamic and engaging organization with a dynamic team. We manage and lead national events, speaking forums, and educational programs that impact businesses across the country. If you like being involved in leading-edge programs that are going to impact our nation, then TECHNATION is for you! We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefit package; and
- Paid vacations and holidays.
We are committed to diversity in its workplaces and encourage applications from all visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities among other self-identified diverse groups. We also provide accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us.
To learn more visit www.itactalent.ca
To apply, please submit a cover letter with resume to jhall@technationcanada.ca by March 20, 2020
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