We’re Hiring: Chief of Staff, reporting to President & CEO

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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