Operations Manager ~ Closed
Midwives Association of British Columbia
Strengthening Midwifery, Transforming Healthcare
Are you an optimistic and knowledgeable non-profit leader ready to guide the operations of a healthcare association? Are you seasoned at relationship building? Do you enjoy overseeing risk management, HR, finance, and membership? Our client, the Midwives Association of BC is looking for their next Operations Manager, based in Vancouver, BC.
Midwives Association of BC
The Midwives Association of BC (MABC) is the professional association for midwives in BC. The MABC’s objectives are to:
· Promote the profession of midwifery within the province of British Columbia.
· Advocate for the ongoing development and enhancement of midwifery services.
· Provide continuing education opportunities for its members.
· Provide professional services to its midwives, including liability insurance and representation in matters of remuneration and benefits.
· Support midwifery education programs which are provincially available, broad based, accessible and affordable.
· Represent the interests of midwives and the profession of midwifery.
Midwives are experts in healthy pregnancy and birth. Please visit www.bcmidwives.com for more information.
What Will the Operations Manager Undertake?
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Operations Manager is responsible for the successful administrative operations of the MABC office with specific responsibilities in human resources, finance, and risk management. As a member of the leadership team, the Operations Manager works to ensure programs and services are consistent across the organization and are aligned with legislative requirements and standards. This work is done with the with the mission, vision and strategic priorities of the organization in mind.
As the Operations Manager, your duties include overseeing all operational and administrative systems, processes and infrastructures while looking for opportunities for improvement or revision. In support of strategic oversight for the organization, you will provide strategic solutions to organizational risks, and work closely with the ED and the rest of the team to implement change, control processes and conduct long-term planning and analysis.
You are responsible for responding to all human resource inquiries and act as a direct resource to the ED in areas of staffing, training, performance review process , occupational health and safety, employee wellness and employee relations. You will also oversee the payroll process, sick time and vacation requests. In partnership with the ED, you will recruit and manage consultants and/or volunteers to support specific projects or initiatives. You will be responsible for the Information Technology strategy, overseeing the IT consultant contract and track budgetary spend against all IT activities.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Operations Manager Possess?
This is a busy, challenging and engaging opportunity for an experienced non-profit leader who is a champion of midwifery and committed to supporting a diverse and engaged membership group. As the ideal candidate, you are a highly professional and engaging individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills with a penchant for relationship building and the ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality. You have a strong set of technical skills including familiarity and comfort with operating a variety of software systems, creation and implementation of action plans and operational goals and a strong understanding of basic accounting principles. You apply diligence with attention to detail to maintain, monitor, calculate, process, and summarize financial and statistical data, records, and confidential information. You have a demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply relevant municipal, provincial and federal policies, laws and regulations that apply to MABC.
You possess a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field with five (5) years' recent, related experience in non-profit management, operations and leadership or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
How Can I Apply?
The Association offers a value driven and fun work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this role your own. Benefits include Extended Health, Life Insurance, and LTD. Please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction and your salary requirements, to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca before August 22, 2021. We respond to all queries and applicants.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
