Job Posting: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organization:
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024
About Us:
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in the region, representing over 1,000 businesses and organizations. We are dedicated to fostering economic growth, advocating for our members, and building strong business networks. Our organization operates under the pillars of networking, promotion, advocacy, and community involvement to support our members and create opportunities for growth.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an energetic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our Chamber into its next phase of growth and sustainability. As CEO, you will be responsible for executing our strategic priorities, including organizational growth, advocacy, economic development, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. You will ensure the continuity of our programs, manage day-to-day operations, and lead the Chamber to achieve its mission of facilitating world-class success for our business and community members.
Key Responsibilities:
o Implement and oversee the Chamber’s Strategic Sustainability Plan, ensuring alignment with the Chamber’s pillars of growth, financial stability, advocacy, and member services.
o Lead the development of programs that enhance business and community growth, while promoting local and regional economic development initiatives.
o Maintain and grow the Chamber’s relationships with political representatives, key regional stakeholders, and business leaders to support advocacy efforts and regional workforce development partnerships.
o Ensure the day-to-day management and overall business continuity of the Chamber, including the oversight of financial, organizational, and advocacy operations.
o Work closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, providing reports, insights, and strategic recommendations.
o Lead the execution of key events such as Growing the North, Peace Region Energy Show, Your Region Your Voice, and other networking, learning, and advocacy events.
o Oversee the Chamber’s financial health, ensuring the creation of sustainable budgets, risk assessments, and revenue generation strategies.
o Manage resources in line with the Chamber’s fiscal policies and business continuity plan.
- Member & Stakeholder Relations:
o Foster a collaborative culture by engaging with current and prospective members, ensuring that membership services are aligned with the Chamber’s values of relationships, integrity, excellence, action, and innovation.
o Promote the Chamber’s services, including networking opportunities, learning events, and advocacy initiatives, ensuring active member engagement and value creation.
- Advocacy & Economic Development:
o Strengthen the Chamber’s role as a leading advocate for the business community by nurturing relationships with government officials and identifying advocacy priorities with members and stakeholders.
o Support the promotion of a local/regional mindset, driving initiatives that enhance economic development in the region.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in an executive or senior management role, preferably in a Chamber of Commerce, non-profit organization, or business development capacity.
- Strong understanding of advocacy, economic development, and community relations, with the ability to cultivate strategic partnerships.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, risk assessments, and long-term financial planning.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while leading a small but dynamic team.
- Experience in planning and delivering large-scale events and programs is an asset.
- Commitment to the Chamber’s core values of relationships, excellence, integrity, action, and innovation.
Why Join Us?
At the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of business in our region while supporting a dynamic community of business professionals and leaders. This is a chance to drive real change in the business community and lead impactful initiatives that foster regional growth.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and vision for the Chamber’s future by November 1, 2024 to the hiring committee, care of Cord Spero, Chair of the Board, at email [email protected]. For questions, call 780-532-5340.
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $92,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
