Chief Executive Officer

Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation
Kamloops
CAD 150,000 - 200,000
Job description

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for driving the long-term success and sustainable growth of the corporation. The CEO provides visionary leadership to enhance the value of SEDC, ensuring a positive impact on the Tkemlúps te Secwépemc economy and future generations. The CEO will champion a culture of innovation, excellence, and ethical conduct, ensuring the implementation and achievement of strategic objectives and key performance indicators.

Leadership:

  1. Set the vision, mission, values, short and long-term strategic plans, and annual business plan.
  2. Provide leadership to the organization to advance the vision, mission and mandate of the organization.
  3. Provide leadership and vision to manage the group in the interests of the legal and beneficial shareholders.
  4. Lead the growth of the corporation in a profitable and sustainable manner through appropriate management of human resources, capitalizing on assets, and innovation.
  5. Provide leadership to a diverse team that fosters a workplace culture focused on professionalism, integrity, commitment, respect, collaboration and teamwork.
  6. Identify, develop, and mentor future leaders within the organization.

Corporate Governance:

  1. Maintain open and effective communication with the Board of Directors.
  2. Assist the Board in complying with their fiduciary responsibilities and obligations.
  3. Ensure that an effective senior management team is in place and that effective succession plans are established.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

  1. Collaborate with the Board and staff to develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy that positions SEDC for long-term success.
  2. Ensure the development and implementation of appropriate corporate strategic plans to maximize shareholder value.
  3. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards strategic objectives and identify areas for improvement.
  4. Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors on the progress of strategic plan implementation, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Business Financial & Risk Management:

  1. Establish operational excellence by setting quality and profit improvement goals to drive continuous improvement and maximize performance.
  2. Create robust financial plans and strategies to safeguard the company's long-term viability.
  3. Review and analyze financial performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  4. Establish and maintain robust risk management systems to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to the company's operations.

Health and Safety Excellence:

  1. Foster a culture of safety excellence with execution and accountability for all safety activities.
  2. Ensure that health and safety initiatives are integrated into the company's overall strategic goals and objectives, ensuring that safety is a core component of all projects and operations.

Community Contribution:

  1. Promote a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
  2. Provide value as a contributing corporate citizen to the communities in which SEDC operates.
  3. Communicate the corporation's value to shareholders, demonstrating how it fulfills its vision, mission, and values.
  4. Build on SEDC’s mission of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ensuring these pillars are reflected in the organization's work.

Education/Professional Qualifications

Required

  1. Baccalaureate degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
  2. 10+ years' experience as a CEO and/or Executive level position, leading a complex organization, ideally in the resource sector (e.g., mining, forestry, or construction services).

Preferred

  1. MBA in Business or related program.
  2. Experience leading large organizational, operational, or systems change initiatives.
  3. A combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a Baccalaureate degree in Business, Finance, or related field?
  • Do you have 10+ years' experience as a CEO and/or Executive level position, leading a complex organization, ideally in the resource sector (e.g., mining, forestry, or construction services)?
  • Do you have an MBA in Business or related program?
  • Do you have experience leading large organizational, operational, or systems change initiatives?

Work Location: In person

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