Executive Director
Job No:
159751
Location:
Glenbow Provincial Park, Alberta
- Manage a great team in an amazing environment with nature right at your doorstep
- Receive a competitive salary, great benefits, and a breathtaking view from the office
- If you love being outdoors and working with people, keep reading!
About Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation
Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (GRPP) and other lands that possess an important heritage and ecological value. Established in 2007 by the Harvie Family, our Mission is to protect and promote Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park through engagement, education, collaboration, and conservation.
GRPF values the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to foster a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We work to fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths as we work together to protect and promote Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Open year-round, the 3200-acre Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is situated along the north banks and escarpments of the Bow Valley Corridor between Calgary and Cochrane. As a native and active grassland in the province, it is one of Alberta’s newest provincial parks, protecting a variety of natural and cultural resources.
To learn more, visit: https://grpf.ca/
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a full-time Executive Director to join our team in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, located in the stunning landscapes between Calgary and Cochrane, Alberta.
As our Executive Director, you will manage the employees and volunteers at the provincial park and visitor’s centre. You will also oversee the park's various initiatives, such as seasonal support for kids camps and award-winning educational programs, golf cart tours, vegetation management, etc.
Your essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing all employees and volunteers, including conducting quarterly reviews and providing support and guidance
- Funding development, including grant writing and donor solicitation
- Maintaining and developing cooperative relationships with stakeholders, including Alberta Parks, landowners, tourism agencies, and community leaders
- Providing financial, operational, and infrastructure improvement updates to the board on a regular basis
- Managing communications and outreach efforts including the development of monthly newsletter, web, and social media content
- Capital project management and Strategic Planning
- Managing core programs like the Vegetation Management Program
- Ensuring that all new and existing public programs, events, and services align with GRPF’s mission and vision
- Acting as the park's head host, meeting and interacting with visitors
- Hiring and training staff and volunteers
About You
To qualify, you must have at least 3 years of leadership and fundraising experience, as well as a proficient background in any of the following fields: Environmental Science, history, archaeology, business administration/management, ecotourism, or other relevant field(s).
To succeed in this role, it's essential to have a background or general knowledge in the following:
- Not-for-profit governance (any industry)
- Passion and love of nature (e.g., outdoor recreations, camping, hiking, biodiversity, etc.)
- Leadership and high-level supervisory (e.g., hiring, training, coaching, and mentoring team members and volunteers)
- Grant writing and fundraising (e.g., funding proposals, donor outreach, sponsorship renewals, etc.)
- Finance and budgeting
As an impactful leader, you thrive in a solutions-focused team environment. As the park's steward, your outstanding relationship-building skills will be crucial in creating meaningful connections within our community. You will thrive in this challenging yet rewarding role as a genuine nature-lover - someone motivated to fully immerse in the operations and beauty that our unique landscape offers!
About the Benefits
As a valued member of our leadership team, you will be rewarded with an $85-105K annual salary, commensurate with skills and qualifications, along with:
- 4 weeks holiday plus end of year holiday break (closed between Christmas and New years)
- Flexibility in the job
- Work-life balance
- Stunning location, amazing view from the office, and the chance to be in contact with nature everyday
Due to the high volume of applicants, only the top qualified candidates that meet all the criteria will be contacted.