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Job Title: Executive Director
Employer: Canadian Institute of Forestry – Institut forestier du Canada
Location: Remote (within Canada)
Reports To: The CIF-IFC Executive Committee
Position Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate start available
Compensation: 90K to $110K commensurate with experience
About CIF-IFC
The Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is a not-for-profit, member-based organization. Founded in 1908, the CIF-IFC is the oldest forest society in Canada, serving as the voice of forest practitioners representing foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, educators and many others with an interest in forests and forestry. cif-ifc.org
Job Purpose
The Executive Director leads the Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC), guiding the organization through strategic growth and operational excellence. This role ensures the long-term sustainability of the Institute through sound governance, financial stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
The Executive Director works closely with a small team, the Executive Committee, and a broad national network of members, volunteers and partners. They are accountable to the Board of Directors and collaborate with committees, staff, members, sponsors, and regions across Canada.
Duties & Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities:
Leadership and Governance
Financial Oversight
Revenue and Partnerships
Membership and Board Engagement
Staff Management and Operations
Perform other related duties.
Qualifications
Core Competencies
Working Conditions
Individuals with the requisite qualifications are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter stating how they meet the position requirements. Please submit no more than four (4) pages total.
All applications can be submitted via email in confidence to Margaret Symon, President, CIF-IFC at: msymon@cif-ifc.org
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While we thank all individuals who apply, only candidates who are being considered for interview will be contacted.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday, July 21, 2025
Applications must be submitted via the above listed email; submissions through social media (or late submissions) will not be accepted.
Titre du poste : Directrice Générale/le Directeur Général
Employeur : Institut forestier du Canada - Canadian Institute of Forestry
Relevant de : Le comité exécutif de l’IFC-CIF
Type de poste : Permanent
Lieu de travail : Éloignés (au Canada)
Date de début : Entrée en poste immédiate possible
Rémunération : 90K to $110K Proportionnel à l'expérience
Objectif du poste
La directrice générale/le directeur général dirige l'Institut forestier du Canada/Canadian Institute of Forestry (IFC-CIF), guidant l'organisation vers une croissance stratégique et une performance opérationnelle optimale, assurant la pérennité de l'Institut grâce à une gouvernance avisée, une gestion financière stricte et l'implication des parties prenantes.
Le directeur général travaille en étroite collaboration avec une petite équipe, le comité exécutif, et un vaste réseau national de membres, de bénévoles et de partenaires. Elle rend compte au conseil d'administration et collabore avec les comités, le personnel, les membres, les commanditaires et les régions à travers le Canada.
Fonctions et responsabilités
Responsabilités générales :
Leadership et gouvernance
Surveillance financière
Revenus et partenariats
Adhésion et engagement du conseil d'administration
Gestion du personnel et opérations
Qualifications
Compétences clés
Condition de travail
Les candidatures peuvent être soumises par courriel en toute confidentialité à Margaret Symon, présidente de l’IFC-CIF à : msymon@cif-ifc.org
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Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : lundi 21 juillet 2025.
Les candidatures doivent être soumises via l'e-mail indiqué ci-dessus ; les soumissions via les réseaux sociaux (ou les soumissions tardives) ne seront pas acceptées.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Jun 20 2025 ID: 73893