Executive Director

Responsibilities

1. Board

Provide transformational leadership to the board, implementing its strategic direction by

a) Ensuring ongoing orientation and training of the board in fiduciary responsibility, knowledge of MDS, and governance skills

b) Bringing board agenda items that keep our vision, mission, and core values at the centre of our work

c) Ensuring relevant, measurable goals that align with the board’s strategic plan for MDS Canada

d) Suggesting or bringing proposed policy that gives clear guidance to staff and operations

e) Plan the following meetings in consultation with the Board Chair:

i) Board of Directors

ii) Board Executive

iii) Membership meetings

f) Engage with MDS US board and executive as per our Partners in Mission agreement

2. Staff

Create and implement a staffing plan including:

a) Keeping employment policies current and in compliance with labour laws and regulations

b) All aspects of managing staff including hiring, orientation, professional development, evaluations and end-of-employment

c) Staying as closely aligned with MDS US HR policy as possible

d) Work together with MDS US staff as per our Partners in Mission agreement

3. Constituency

Engage constituency proactively including:

a) Act as the primary voice for MDSC with constituency, partners, government and media

b) Communicate the vision and mission of MDS to constituents and stakeholders, from an Anabaptist faith perspective, including preaching and teaching in church settings

c) Work to develop relationships that inspire people to volunteer with MDS

d) Develop and implement a strategic donor engagement plan to strengthen MDSC’s financial resources

4. Administration

Execute administrative tasks including:

a) Review financial statements and documents

b) Approve expenditures

c) Ensure good risk management practices

d) Grant acquisition