CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – SHOOTING FEDERATION OF CANADA (SFC)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – SHOOTING FEDERATION OF CANADA (SFC)

The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC), the national sport organization responsible for the development and governance of organized, recreational, and competitive target shooting in Canada, invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

SFC is recognized by the Government of Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) as the national governing body for shooting in Canada, particularly focused on ISSF shooting sport disciplines and preparing athletes for competition at the World Championships and Olympic and Paralympic Games. To promote the growth of the sport of shooting, the SFC delivers programs for officials, coaches, volunteers, and high performance athletes and domestic programs to support the pathway to high performance. SFC has relationships with the provincial shooting organizations and various clubs, as well as individuals to advance the sport opportunities for all ages and levels and physical abilities.

Reporting to the SFC Board through the Chair, the CEO has responsibility for providing overall leadership and direction of operations and managing SFC’s responsibilities to our funding and sport partners.

As an advocate for target shooting sports in Canada, the CEO represents SFC by building strong relationships with the membership, government, external stakeholders, and partners to ensure SFC has a significant voice for target shooting sports in Canada.

The CEO also supports the Board in fulfilling their governance role and works with various Board councils and committees, as well as key volunteers to achieve SFC’s goals.

In this regard, the CEO will lead through and embody SFC’s Values: Accountability, Respect & Care, Inclusivity, and Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

With a balanced focus on longer-term strategy execution and short-term operations needed to best serve our athletes, members and other key stakeholders, the CEO will lead and manage SFC in accordance with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The CEO’s key responsibilities focus on the following:

• Strategy and Planning
• Operations
• Governance
• Partner Relations
• High Performance
• Sport and Pathway Development
• Safe Sport, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Marketing and Events
• People and Team Leadership
• Communications and Community Engagement

Qualifications:

The top candidates will possess a university undergraduate degree (e.g., sport or business management, physical education/kinesiology) or equivalent experience; a master’s or other post-graduate degree would be an asset. In addition, they will also have the following qualifications:

• 7 or more years of relevant and recent experience, including 2 – 3 years of management/leadership experience, ideally in a single-sport and/or multi-sport organization.
• Experience, understanding, appreciation and respect for not-for-profit governance structures including working with a volunteer Board of Directors.
• Understands the management of sport organizations and has experience working with Sport Canada, COC/CPC, and/or provincial/territorial equivalents as well as experience of working effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing programs in High Performance and/or Sport Development, preferably at a national level.
• Demonstrated success in identifying new private and public sector sources of revenue and developing sponsorship and funding proposals to generate additional and diverse sources of revenue (e.g., grants).
• Demonstrated ability to engage with, develop and maintain key relationships with the sport community, funding partners, politicians, and other key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing business operations with accountability for developing and implementing an operational plan and budget and overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills and experience developing and implementing HR strategies and plans for both paid staff and volunteers, creating an open and transparent organization culture and effectively attracting, developing, and retaining high performance teams. Experience with transforming/restructuring an organization is an asset.
• Experience developing risk management strategies, plans and processes that enable sound communication and decision-making by identifying, analyzing, evaluating, monitoring, and reviewing organizations risks.
• Demonstrated success with building and/or enhancing the brand and perception of an organization by key stakeholders, media, and the general public.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with and resolving difficult and highly sensitive issues.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with the use of typical social media platforms and experience working with QuickBooks or similar financial management tools.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

SFC’s National Office is in Ottawa, Ontario; SFC supports flexible working arrangements.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications within the following salary range: $110,000 – $125,000 per annum.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by April 7, 2025, to [emailprotected]. Applications should have “Chief Executive Officer” in the subject line and should be addressed to Cathy Stewart.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting. At SFC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

SFC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidates for this role will be subject to the SFC screening process.