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Title posted on CareerBeacon - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - TRAILHEAD DEVELOPMENT
Posted on October 22, 2024 by Employer details Higher Talent Inc.
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Higher Talent is currently seeking passionate and entrepreneurial minded candidates for the position of Executive Director for our client, Trailhead Development Company Inc., which is located in Parson's Pond on the Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador.THE OPPORTUNITY:This is a rare opportunity for a visionary and highly motivated individual to create a personal legacy and help improve the sustainability of rural communities on the Northern Peninsula. With a strong financial footing and a board of highly experienced individuals providing support the successful candidate will be able to truly make a difference.WHO WE ARE:The Trailhead Development Company Inc. (TDC) is a newly incorporated, not-for-profit organization with the funding and mandate to advance a comprehensive, innovative, workforce development strategy for the benefit of the Town of Parson's Pond and region.Our purpose is to create several market-driven attractions within Parson's Pond; purposeful attractions that draw the attention of the adventure tourist looking to begin a journey along the Great Coastal Trail (a separate but exciting and complementary initiative). Our efforts are intended to be scalable and to create workforce development through training and skills arising from the operation of targeted, social enterprises. The goal is to lever significant private sector investment in accommodations, food and hospitality services, as well as direct and indirect workforce participation within the cultural sector and the outfitting sector including specialized services such as equipment rentals and other attributable benefits once proof of concept has been established. The TDC project will create training models and opportunities to ensure that a highly skilled workforce is in place to accomplish this potential. Projects are intended to be scalable to other community investments both inside and outside of the community of Parsons Pond.In our early phase TDC, in partnership with the Central Development Association (CDA), will oversee and facilitate the construction of a 28-kilometer Demonstration Trail from Parson's Pond to Daniel's Harbour on the Great Northern Peninsula.THE ROLE:Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and overall management of the association to advance a comprehensive, innovative, workforce development strategy for the benefit of the Town of Parson's Pond and region. The role requires an understanding of economic development and project management, new social enterprise start-up, and board governance. The Executive Director will have excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners to expand leverage and increase the long-term sustainability of the enterprise. Key responsibilities include:Strategic Leadership - lead the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans. Work closely with the board of directors, providing regular operational and financial updates, as well as ensuring sound board governance practices, policies, and effective communication.Financial Planning and Management - oversee the financial health of the association including budget development, timely activity and financial reporting, sound internal controls, and fiscal responsibility.Operational & Project Management - develop and execute an annual operational plan that supports the goals, objectives, and strategic direction of the association.Human Resource Management - hire, lead, and coach a high-performing team, fostering a positive, engaged, and collaborative work culture. Develop and implement all related HR policies and procedures.Economic Development - research, develop and promote innovative labour market strategies and pilot projects arising from emerging opportunities associated with the continuous, regional tourism hiking/biking attraction currently under development known as the Grea- LocationParson's Pond, NL
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2078639
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