Chief Executive Officer
~ The Lung Association, Manitoba is the provincial go-to resource for lung health information, support, and advocacy. In continuous operation since 1904 and incorporated in 1929, the organization is one of Canada’s longest operating health charities and a recognized leader in delivering essential resources to support overall lung health. Based on the fundamental belief that no one should struggle to breathe, the organization is committed to supporting Manitobans’ lung health through awareness, education, and support. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Executive Officer, The Lung Association, Manitoba is seeking a leader to build on recent success and lead staff and volunteers to achieve the organization’s goals and strategic objectives. This community-driven leader and advocate will work with a variety of stakeholders and act as the key spokesperson for the organization. The successful applicant will possess a strong personal network and an ability to cultivate strategic alliances, identify new areas for collaboration, build integrated partnerships, and support overall advancement for the organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, visionary leader to build upon the accomplishments of an organization that has been helping Manitobans breathe since 1904.
Execute the strategic plan and establish organizational objectives to achieve optimal performance. Be accountable for core functions including strategic planning, financial management, program delivery, agency administration, fund
development, human resources, operational management, and community and stakeholder relations. Lead in the planning, evaluation and execution of programs and adjust to the needs of participants as they evolve. Identify new areas for collaboration, build integrated partnerships, and support overall advancement for the organization. Implement and advance the organization to deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. Continue to strengthen the organization’s community profile and foster relationships with key stakeholders and establish strategic
community partnerships with allied organizations and government. Continue to advance positive and collaborative community presence including engagement with existing and potential funders.
Post-secondary education in social services, business, or other relevant discipline; Senior progressive leadership experience and ability to mobilize and develop teams. Successful track record of risk management, budget management and oversight of financial operations. Experience with human resources planning and ability to foster higher performance and engagement with a small team. Ability to act as the public-facing spokesperson for community events, meetings, speaking engagements and media. To apply for this opportunity, please send a resume and cover letterquoting project #24104 to jen@harrisleadership.