Executive Director

Executive Director Job Posting

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Executive Director to lead the BCIT Faculty & Staff Association (FSA), a membership-driven, certified trade union representing full-time and part-time technological faculty and staff at BCIT. The successful candidate will drive the FSA's work, advancing employment interests and improving working conditions for its members.

The Executive Director will join a collaborative team of 9 professionals who strive to support a positive, inclusive work environment. They will foster relationships with stakeholders, including BCIT, government agencies, community groups, and labour organizations, to advocate for the FSA's vision, mission, and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with BCIT on labour relations and administrative matters, leading the FSA in collective bargaining.
• Advise the FSA Board during strategic planning and implement approved strategies.
• Represent the FSA and negotiate on behalf of its members in various forums.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Foster effective relationships with all stakeholders, including BCIT, government agencies, community groups, and labour organizations.
• Represent the FSA to advance its vision, mission, and strategic plan.

Sector Knowledge:

• Stay informed about threats and opportunities across sectors, including government, labour, and economic levels.
• Monitor BCIT and external organizations for relevant issues, trends, and practices.
• Presents issues of relevance from the FSA membership to the FSA Board and membership.

Critical Operations Management:

• Collaborate with the Associate Executive Director to foster a healthy, respectful work environment.
• Act as a catalyst to foster culture change towards responding to membership feedback and bettering service standards.
• Balance leadership versus management activities to develop efficiencies and optimize strengths.

Strategy & Oversight: Labour Relations:

• Develop and oversee a labour-relations strategy in consultation with FSA staff.
• Represent the FSA Board and FSA members on matters of working conditions and negotiate with BCIT.
• Advises the FSA's labour relations staff and approves grievance settlements and memoranda of agreements.

Strategic Governance Support:

• Establish an effective working relationship with the FSA President and the FSA Board.
• Execute the FSA Board's goals and priorities by consulting, strategizing, and delegating with the FSA staff.
• Communicate effectively between the FSA board and staff team to ensure strategic alignment and encourage organizational cohesion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Leadership
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• Strategic
• Technical/Professional

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of labour relations practices and laws, as well as experience in managing a unionized workforce. A post-secondary education related to labour relations practices and laws is preferred. The FSA offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 per year, extended health benefits, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from qualified members of underrepresented groups. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through Charity Village Job Posting by January 3, 2024.