Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the strategic plan, leading the organization’s operations, and upholding the vision, purpose, and core values of BC Rugby. As “the face” of BC Rugby within the community, the CEO develops strong relationships with a range of key stakeholders that include provincial and federal governments, numerous community rugby clubs, funding agencies, provincial and national associations, partners, and sponsors.

Description

THE ORGANIZATION: BC RUGBY
British Columbia Rugby Union, commonly known as BC Rugby, is the recognized governing body for rugby union in the Province. BC Rugby is a Not-For-Profit organization and one of 60 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) to receive funding from the Provincial Government. BC Rugby comprises over 7,000 members and 66 registered community rugby clubs across BC.

BC Rugby’s Purpose:
To grow, develop and manage the sport of rugby union throughout the province of BC, and to undertake any other roles, responsibilities, or actions that best serve the sport of rugby union in British Columbia.

THE OPPORTUNITY: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the strategic plan, leading the organization's operations, and upholding the vision, purpose, and core values of BC Rugby. This is an outstanding opportunity for a focused leader to apply strong leadership communication and governance skills, business acumen, nimbleness, proactivity, and a desire to take the organization to the next level.

Key Responsibilities
Strategy, Policy and Operations:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the strategic plan, design and deliver the annual operating plans that achieve outcomes of the strategic objectives,
• Develop and administer BC Rugby's policy suite,
• Lead and support staff, volunteers and stakeholders to deliver the annual operating plan.

Financial & Risk Management:

• Lead and oversee the operations of BC Rugby to ensure finances and resources are managed effectively; this includes monitoring budget to actual financial performance, adequacy of cash flow, and the assessment of delivery of strategic objectives,
• Report to the Board Finance Committee, provide timely financial reports and projections, identify short-and long-term risks to the financial wellbeing and sustainability of the organization,
• Manage and maintain the Risk Register; support Board and staff to complete risk assessments for events, programs, and activities.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Lead engagement with external agencies, federal and provincial governments on funded programs, events, and projects, including submission of grant funding applications and compliance with external reporting requirements,
• In partnership with the Board President, represent, advocate, and promote BC Rugby in its dealings with Rugby Canada and other Provincial Unions.

Board & Staff Relationships:

• Provide accurate and complete information to the Board, providing advice on the development of Board policy and the strategic plan, providing insight into the organization’s risks and opportunities, and providing regular operational and financial reports that demonstrate impact against Strategic Goals,
• Provide leadership and mentorship to BC Rugby staff, ensuring they are empowered and resourced to achieve annual work plans.

THE PERSON:
The ideal CEO candidate should be a values-driven leader, skilled in developing and executing operational plans that align with and drive the strategic plan. A strong communicator, they create an empowering and inclusive team-based culture. The CEO should balance strong operational skills and business acumen with the ability to genuinely connect with BC Rugby’s array of stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in commerce, sports management, or equivalent disciplines is preferred,
• 10+ years leadership experience in a non-profit organization; experience with a member-based organization, or in the sports and entertainment sectors is preferred,
• Experience playing, coaching or administration of Rugby is an asset; strong connection to the game and ability to bring people and programs together to deliver positive outcomes on the field is a must.

COMPENSATION:
A competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary, up to $160,000, and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Julian Manchon or Tony Kirschner
LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH
#880—609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
Phone: (604) 688-8422
Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com