Chief Executive Officer

Application Deadline Date
November 22, 2024

Salary Range
$94,179 to $112,553

Job Location
Cornwall

Employment Type
Employee

Expected Start Date
January 7, 2025

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

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

Are you passionate about collegiate athletics and ready to lead a vibrant organization that enriches the lives of student-athletes across Canada? The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is seeking an inspiring and visionary Chief Executive Officer to champion our mission and drive our strategic initiatives. With a network of 96 member institutions and a commitment to fostering academic success and athletic excellence, the CCAA is poised for growth, innovation, and enhanced collaboration.

As CEO, you will be at the helm of an organization dedicated to promoting the development of student-athletes through high-level competitive opportunities. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of collegiate sport in Canada, implementing effective governance, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing the overall experience for athletes and stakeholders alike. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact in the world of collegiate athletics.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development, execution and monitoring of the strategic plan.
• Ensuring there are effective reporting tools and accountability measures.
• Developing, managing, and maintaining productive working relationships with the Board of Directors, membership, partners, stakeholders, government agencies and other staff.
• Providing leadership to the staff to implement approved plans and achieve the goals set out in those plans and job descriptions.
• Managing all day-to-day operations of CCAA. Ensure that all functions of the organization are meeting objectives and targets.
• Assessing and leading the continuous improvement of all internal processes, systems, tools and technology to meet the demands of a growing organization.
• Developing budgets that support the demands of the organization.
• Enhancing relations and developing partnerships where appropriate with National Sport Organizations (NSOs) and multi-sport service organizations (MSOs).
• Investigating mutually beneficial partnerships to advance CCAA Student-Athlete development and Safe Sport.

Desired qualifications / skills:

• A bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) and a minimum 10 years of related senior management experience in the sport/business sector or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and overseeing preparation of financial statements and resource development.
• Ability to manage people and implement best-practices related to all facets of human resources.
• Experience within a Sport related environment, Sport governing body, NSO/PSO and/or similar organization.
• Experience in working effectively with a board of directors.
• Has developed, implemented and operationalized a strategic plan.
• Strong ability to work in a collaborative, supportive fashion with a variety of teams, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated strong values and ethics, in accordance with CCAA Code of Ethics.
• Skilled at building consensus, issue management and dispute resolution.
• Strong written and oral communications, public/media relations, and events expertise.
• The ability to communicate in both English and French is considered an important asset.
• Travel is required.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Must be able to meet all requirements for National travel.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Police Record Check and/or vulnerable sector check, safe sport training and other screening requirements.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $94,179 to $112,553, and starting pay will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Also included is an attractive employee benefits package and a College defined benefits pension plan through CAAT.

Working conditions:

The place of work is the CCAA office located in Cornwall, Ontario. Parking is included when required. The position entails a 37.5-hour work week. A hybrid work model may be offered at the CCAA's discretion.

Contact information:

Confidential submission of a cover letter and resume should be forwarded to Robin Witty, CCAA Search Committee, at by NOVEMBER 22, 2024. Please indicate: CCAA CEO in the subject line.

Employer
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association