Opportunities

Executive Director, Friends of Wye Marsh

16160 Highway 12 East, Midland, ON, L4R 4K6

Job details

Pay: $75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience 

Job Type : Full-time Shift - 40 hours a week including some weekends and Statutory Holidays

Location 16160 Highway 12 E, Midland, ON

Full Job Description

The Role: The Friends of Wye Marsh are seeking a highly motivated Executive Director to lead our team of outdoor education and conservation experts. Your primary responsibility is to oversee day-to-day operations of the Marsh. You have strong organizational skills and are a strategic leader that partners with and reports to the Board of Directors. You are inclusive and collaborative, creating an open and positive work environment for all visitors, volunteers, staff and various stakeholders while striving to maximize the organization’s efficiency and productivity. You will strengthen and develop partnerships with key government, community and business stakeholders and develop a strong working relationship with a committed Board of Directors and our leaseholders. You hire, train, mentor and delegate to your team to ensure the operation runs smoothly and generates a positive cash flow.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: ensuring effective team work, building relationships and partnerships
  • Operational Management: ensuring the efficient operations of the organization including policies and procedures, capital improvements and support for board meetings.
  • Continuous Improvement: fostering a culture that drives efficiency and flexibility into all aspects of operations
  • Strategic Planning: Developing long term strategic plans and ensuring the alignment of annual plans
  • Program Planning and Management: strengthen current programs while developing new programs and services that contribute to the organizations mission
  • Human Resources Planning and Management: implementing best practices in this area to optimize performance with-in short and long term staffing goals
  • Financial Planning and Management: prepares budgets, capital/infrastructure plans, monitors financial position, seeks external funding opportunities and develops and implements fund-raising plans.
  • Advocacy: Establish, maintain, and develop links and collaborative research and advocacy relationships with government and non-government agencies, community groups, and others as appropriate

Role Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • A background police check including vulnerable sector check
  • This is an on-site position and not eligible for hybrid work.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education with additional training in leadership, financial management, etc.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a related field/position required
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Experience with financial statements, budget management, project management and human resources management
  • Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, taxation, CPP, EI, health coverage etc.
  • Experience with grant writing and fund raising an asset
  • Familiarity with the local community and its resources.
  • Bilingual (French and English) is an asset

Friends of Wye Marsh commit to treating all applicants equitably and with respect, honouring diversity of race/colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability and economic background. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Further Information:

Applications will be accepted until December 6, 2024 Please send your resume to wyemarshrecruitment@gmail.com

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Board of Directors

Friends of Wye Marsh Inc. is seeking volunteers to join the Board of Directors. Members of the Board of  will attend regularly scheduled board meetings and provide advice and guidance as required; participate fully in decision making activities; raise the profile of the Wye Marsh in the community; build relationships with all stakeholders; participate in Wye Marsh events. 

Interested persons to join the Board of Directors should email info@wyemarsh.com.

Front Desk

Duties include answering phones and processing admission and gift store purchases.  Commitment of 4 hours once a week.

Fundraising Bingo Hall Representatives

Represent Wye Marsh at the Boardwalk Gaming Centre, in the Angel Gate Plaza.  This opportunity allows Wye Marsh to receive proceeds from gaming activities.  Commitment of 2 hours once a month.

Outdoor Educators

Duties include assisting and/or leading environmental education programs to school and community groups. Commitment is on call basis.

Guided Canoe Volunteers

Guide canoe tours through Wye Marsh for the public, private groups, or school programming.  Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) training provided, as well as training provided by Wye Marsh staff on specific routes. This role is best for someone with experience canoeing, but you don't need to be an expert - just enjoy people and the outdoors! Time commitment is on call, roughly 4-6 hours a week from May-September.

Guided Walk/ Hike Volunteers

Guide guests through Wye Marsh's trails on roughly 1 hour hikes/walks. Provide insight into the Wye Marsh, and the various flora and fauna which inhabit the area. Training will be provided. You don't need to be an expert - just enjoy people and the outdoors! Time commitment is roughly 2-4 hours per week from May-September. 

Please visit our "Get Involved" volunteer page to learn more.