Managing Director International

People First HR Services
CA - Manitoba - winnipeg
January 19, 2025

Remote Opportunity:
Open to Candidates Across Canada (Head Office in Winnipeg)
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization established in 1982.
Owned and operated by federal, provincial, and territorial governments, CIFFC employs just over 20 dedicated staff members.
To assist with this mandate, CIFFC coordinates exchange and training standards through a number of interagency committees, working groups, and its ICS Canada program.
CIFFC is also mandated to take an enhanced leadership role and support the efforts of all jurisdictions to expand their prevention and mitigation initiatives through CIFFC's FireSmart Canada program and is further directed by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers to operationalize pan-Canadian prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Guided by a Board of Directors and Management Committee, CIFFC operates as a trusted coordinating body for national and international firefighting efforts, including through formal arrangements between the government of Canada and a variety of key international partners.
Through its cooperative relationships and strategic initiatives, CIFFC continues to influence the future of wildfire management while supporting safe, resilient forests for generations to come.

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre Inc.
(CIFFC), reporting to the Chair of the Executive Committee.
This role oversees various aspects of wildfire management and represents Canadian fire programs on key committees and initiatives.

The incumbent must be capable of developing and enhancing positive working partnerships with all levels of fire managers, directors, and senior fire program executives across Canada, and internationally.
Lead the strategic planning, management, and operation of CIFFC in alignment with policies and directives from the Board, Management Committee, and Executive Committee.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and organizational policies.
Represent Canadian wildfire programs on national and international committees and initiatives, taking a leadership role in driving efforts to improve forest fire management, prevention, and recovery strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with fire management executives, directors, and other stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
Build and maintain a high-performance team, fostering a collaborate and inclusive workplace culture.
Oversee ongoing employee performance through workplans, appraisals, coaching, and leadership development.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with CIFFC's bylaws, Administration Manual, policies, and procedures, maintaining their accuracy and currency.
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish organizational policies, priorities, and goals.
Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors on operational, financial, and strategic performance.
Attend meetings of Members, the Board, the Executive Committee, and an active member of the Management Committee, recording or overseeing minutes.
Act as Administrator for CIFFC's registered pension plan.

Monitor cash flow, risk, and investment strategies to maintain financial health.

Direct activities and programs of the Coordination Centre, including professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Ensure the effective implementation and annual revision of the Mutual Aid Resources Sharing Agreement.
Oversee the operation of automated information systems that facilitate the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data.
International Partnerships
Manage formal arrangements with international partners to support resource sharing and operational fire management services.
Identify and develop new international partnerships, working with NRCan to formalize arrangements.

Executive Leadership and Culture
Demonstrate exceptional experience in Senior Management.
Demonstrate knowledge of fire management or forest protection programs.
Strong business acumen and a history of providing visionary leadership at an executive level.
Demonstrate experience in financial management, strategic planning, change management, and policy development.
a persuasive and passionate communicator with strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Bilingualism in English and French or Spanish is an asset.
Demonstrate ability to develop, review, and revise corporate by-laws is a requirement.
Strong diplomacy and negotiation skills to establish and maintain critical relationships and strong ability to negotiate agreements with national and international parties.

Responsible for direct reports across various roles, including the Senior Leadership Team.
Overtime may be required during periods of wildland fire escalation, potentially involving extended hours and consecutive workdays.
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use are required.
Primarily office based, with flexibility to work from a home office or remote locations as needed.
Travel is required to various national and international locations for conferences, meetings, international negotiations, and relationship management.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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