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THE ORGANIZATION
Our client, the Prostate Cancer Centre (the PCC), is a unique, not-for-profit organization designed to meet the information as well as the personal and family support needs of men with prostate cancer or prostate-related conditions. The PCC provides access to a multi-media information resource centre, individual and family support through informed volunteers and professionals, an ultrasound guided prostate biopsy facility, and coordination of prostate cancer research projects. The PCC is an integral part of the new Southern Alberta Institute of Urology, located on the top floor of the new parkade at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary.

Annual revenues and expenditures for the PCC are often in excess of $1 million. Funding for the PCC is provided primarily through the Calgary Prostate Cancer Foundation (the Foundation), but also derives from additional programs such as the management of a portfolio of rents received from health care professionals leasing office space at the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology. The Boards of Directors of the PCC and the Foundation work closely together to ensure the ongoing viability of the PCC and its programs. The PCC Board includes Directors who are medical specialists involved in prostate and cancer related treatment and research. The Foundation Board is comprised of senior medical, community and business leaders. Further information can be obtained from the organization’s website at: www.prostatecancercentre.ca

THE POSITION
Reporting to the PCC’s volunteer Board of Directors, and with certain accountabilities to the Board of the Foundation, the successful candidate will lead staff and volunteers in developing and delivering the strategic initiatives, programs and services of the organization, leading the day to day operations, and the recruitment and development of staff and volunteers. A broad business and human service skill set is therefore required to lead the fund development, stakeholder/partner relations, financial, human resources, strategic/long range planning, programs and services, and public/community relations interests of the organization.

Specific accountabilities of this Calgary-based role include:

Strategic Leadership

• Working with the Board in the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. This includes a commitment to developing and sustaining the organization, its vision, values and contribution to the well being of the Calgary community;
• Developing the organization’s long-range and annual business plan;
• Implementing the organization’s policies and procedures as defined by its Board of Directors;
• Keeping the Board up to date on organization’s operations, financial reports, service and program issues;
• Negotiating skills, including contract negotiation and liaising with other cancer organizations.

Operational Leadership

• Establishing and maintaining operating policies and procedures to lead the organization’s day-to-day operations, including impeccable financial stewardship of the funds raised by the foundation, and by other operations of the center through to the ultimate deployment of those funds;
• Development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the annual operating budgets;
• Accurate and timely reporting of the organization’s financial results, and effective communication and analysis of results for the Board;
• Development and maintenance of positive working relations with the Centre’s auditors.
• Planning, organizing and managing change relative to new developments and research, community needs and organizational health and sustainability;
• Active in developing ongoing strategies for the provision of men’s prostate related health services in the city;
• Ensuring ethical and professional standards are consistently maintained for all programs and services, by all volunteers and staff.

External Relations and Volunteer Management

• Proactive relationship building in collaboration with key stakeholders, including but not limited to: individual donors, funding partners, Alberta Health Services, corporate sponsors, Board, staff, clients, community members, and other research bodies, prostate cancer organizations and healthcare agencies;
• Maintaining a visibility and personal presence to continually enhance the PCC’s public profile, image and reputation;
• Ensuring strategies and plans for volunteer recruitment, retention and recognition are designed to support overall organizational requirements;

People Leadership

• Providing effective leadership, motivation and development to PCC and Foundation staff;
• Development and implementation of effective recruiting efforts, training programs, employee development initiatives and succession planning programs.

THE INDIVIDUAL
Given the leadership role that this individual will play in the continuing success of the organization, the Executive Director should possess the following skills, attributes and capabilities:

First and foremost, the Executive Director must have passion, empathy, enthusiasm, a sense of humour, and a sensitivity towards people regardless of circumstances, coupled with a commitment and dedication to the role that the PCC plays in the Calgary community.

• A degree, or equivalent, combined with management of a customer focused business, human service, or healthcare organization;
• Short term/long term planning skills with the ability to implement and improve upon organizational strategic objectives;
• An appreciation and facility with the stewardship obligations of management, preferably with experience relating to charitable and not-for-profit organizations; creative visionary with a passion for program and fund development, human service and community involvement;
• An understanding of planning and managing fundraising events and nurturing donor relationships is important;
• An understanding of working effectively with volunteer Boards and motivating staff and volunteers within a not-for-profit, multi-faceted organization;
• Able to interpret and present financial statements effectively, manage agency cash flows, and respond appropriately to changes in funding levels;
• Able to generate working budgets and long term strategic plans;
• Computer literate, including basic computer troubleshooting skills, and comfortable with development of spreadsheets;
• Tactful diplomat, skilled in public speaking, marketing and stewardship;
• A charismatic mentor skilled in non-authoritative leadership, with a passion for creative problem solving;
• A good consensus builder, with a balance of team player/team leader skills;
• An unblemished record of integrity, trust and partnership;
• Ability to relate to the issues, needs and expectations of people served by the PCC;
• Lead by example, coupled with a strong work ethic.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 261-8080 FOR: LACHLIN MCKINNON (EXT 380) OR NICOLE MAXFIELD (EXT 353) OR SCOTT DOUPE (EXT 317)

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