Nova Scotia Board of directors Jobs – 52 Openings This Week

Executive Director
Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society —West Porters Lake, NS
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
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The Carpenter's Shop Campus Manager
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission —Yarmouth, NS
- $65,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Project Engineer Mechanical (4-7 years)
Bronswerk Group —Dartmouth, NS
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Senior Advisor, Auto Insurance Rate Regulation
Venor —Halifax, NS
- Overtime
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Senior Policy Analyst, Gender Based Violence
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,143.98–$8,930.06 a month
- Overtime
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
12d
Manager, Capacity Development
First Nations Financial Management Board —Halifax, NS
- $115,621.00–$144,796.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Philanthropy
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $80,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Databases
- Communication skills
Bank Reconciliation Supervisor - Financial Services Officer 2
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $4,806.08–$5,652.02 a month
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Major Gifts and Philanthropy
Autism Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
Executive Administrative and Governance Specialist
EfficiencyOne —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Executive Director
Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce —Kentville, NS
- $65,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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1d
Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
Emera Inc —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance program
4d
Manager, Operational Risk, GWAM
Manulife —Halifax, NS
- $79,700–$129,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
2d
Executive Director & Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Shore —Bridgewater, NS
- $22–$25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Administrative Assistant
Port of Sydney Development Corporation —Sydney, NS
- $45,000–$55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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12d
Property Administrator
The Armour Group Limited —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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General Manager- (1 Year Term)
Rath Eastlink Community Centre —Truro, NS
- $100,000–$125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
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4d
Coordinator, Human Resources
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Bridgewater, NS
- Research
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
11d
Senior Financial Advisory Lead
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $7,858.44–$9,823.04 a month
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
11d
Senior Financial Advisor (PAO4)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $3,410.48–$4,005.58 a month
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Executive Director

Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society
West Porters Lake, NS

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
$50,000–$60,000 a year

Qualifications

Management
Public speaking
Process improvement
Business planning
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society is a national charity dedicated to both increasing

survival and improving the quality of life for every Canadian diagnosed with pancreatic

cancer, through awareness raising, education, support, and research. Our Vision is

a world where surviving pancreatic cancer is expected.

2026 is an exciting year at Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, with the establishment of

a new Executive Director position. We are looking for someone who would be excited by the

challenge of taking a national charity to the next visible level. Ambitious, self-starters, who

have previous experience in a senior management position, preferably within the charitable

sector, are encouraged to apply.

This new position was established as part of a 3-year business plan to increase the reach and

impact of the Society, with a specific emphasis on fund development and partnerships. This

initially is a part-time position (20 hours per week), with the expectation that this position

will become full time, as we grow our income.

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and

strategic development of the organization. Key duties include: working closely with our

board and staff members to achieve our business plan goals, fund development, building,

maintaining and managing relationships with external stakeholders, and increasing our

impact nationally.

The position reports directly to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Board Governance: Works with the Board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission.

● Responsible for leading Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society in a manner that

supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.

● Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely

and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly

and to make informed decisions.

2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

● Responsible for fund development and developing other revenues necessary to

support achievement of Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society’s mission.

● Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Society, to include submission to the Board

of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately

reflect the financial condition of the organization.

● Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the

approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the

organization in a positive financial position.

● Responsible for ensuring that the Society meets its financial reporting requirements

3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board and staff to ensure that the

mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

● Responsible for implementation and development of the Society’s programs and

activities that carry out the organization’s mission.

● Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Society can successfully fulfill its

mission into the future.

● Responsible for the enhancement of the awareness of the Society by being active

and visible in the community and by working closely with other organizations and

stakeholders, including the media.

4) Organization Operations: Oversees and implements resources to ensure the

effective operation of the organization.

● Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.

● Responsible for supervision of staff and volunteers.

Job Responsibilities

1. Report to and work closely with the Board Chair and Directors to seek their

involvement in policy decisions, fund development and to increase the overall

visibility of the organization.

2. Supervise staff and volunteers.

3. Strategic planning, implementation and regular review of the Society’s business

plan.

4. Planning and operation of annual budget.

5. Serve as the Society’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s partners, the

media and the public.

6. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those

relationships to strategically enhance Society’s Mission.

7. Engage in fund development and developing other revenue streams.

8. Lead on marketing and other communications efforts.

9. Organize Board and committee meetings.

10. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all

functions and for the day-to-day operation of the Society

11. Review and approve contracts for services.

12. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Professional Qualifications

● Transparent and high integrity leadership.

● Five or more years senior management experience, preferably in the charitable

sector.

● Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.

● High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision,convey the

organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.

● Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers

and the wider community.

● Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.

● Active fund development experience. Excellent donor relations skills and

understanding of the funding community.

● Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of

influence including funders, advocacy organizations and volunteers.

● Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development

and task facilitation.

● Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision

making and reporting.

● Self-motivated, with the skills to face adversity head on, to find opportunities and to

motivate a willing team of staff to meet deadlines and achieve goals laid out in a

business plan.

● Strong written and oral communication skills.

● Strong public speaking ability.

Salary and Benefits

● Permanent position, after the completion of a successful 6 month probation period

● Competitive salary

● Working from home

● Flexible hours

Please submit a resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what

you could bring to the organization (no more than 1000 words) to [email protected]

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Porters Lake, NS

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