Events Newsletter Archive Weekly Newsletter OSCA Seeks New Executive Director
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Special Bulletin: Monday, 21 May 2012 An Information Update from the Old Ottawa South Community Association |
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The Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) is looking for a dynamic and community oriented individual to be its new Executive Director. This is a full-time managerial position that will help OSCA transition to an expanded role in delivering community programming in Old Ottawa South. The position would commence in mid-April 2012. An annual salary of up to $60,000 is being offered for this position, depending on qualifications and experience. The Position:Reporting to the President of the Board of the Association, you will be responsible for managing OSCA’s operations, including:
The Candidate:As a successful candidate for this position you will be a self-starter with excellent partnership and relationship building skills. You can take strategic direction from the Board and turn it into concrete deliverables using well developed managerial skills. You will have had experience working in a community based organization, in project management and planning, document tracking, budgeting and the engagement and supervision of staff. Experience in managing and delivering community based recreational programming will be considered an asset. You will also have highly developed oral and written communications skills. You will be at ease dealing with a wide range of individuals from volunteers, professional instructors, City staff and senior officials, Board members and individuals in the community, either as users of OSCA programs or concerned citizens. You will be diplomatic and be able to deal with potential differences of view with tact and understanding. The Challenge:OSCA is in the midst of a major transition. With the opening of a renovated and expanded community centre and the growth in its programming base, OSCA needs a skilled community oriented manager who can ensure that the Association has the administrative and management capacity to take on a progressively larger role in the delivery of community programming. Working closely with City of Ottawa Parks and Recreation Department staff, contract instructors and volunteers, you will be expected to effectively lead a growing suite of recreational, educational and cultural programming and events for the benefit of the residents of the Old Ottawa South community. The Organization:OSCA is one of Ottawa’s oldest community associations. Incorporated in the early 1970s, OSCA is governed by a 16 person Board elected by its members. Serving over 3,000 households and businesses in Old Ottawa South, OSCA runs recreational programming and special events for adults and children and represents the interests of its members to the City of Ottawa and other public bodies on a range of issues such as urban planning and development, traffic, transportation and environmental sustainability. With an operating budget of approximately $500,000, primarily devoted to recreational programming, OSCA also runs a community monthly newspaper, The OSCAR, and a new website. For more information on OSCA and the Old Ottawa South community, please visit www.oldottawasouth.ca. How to Apply:If you wish to be considered for the position you should submit a short letter explaining how your background, skills and experience meet our expectations and how you could contribute to making OSCA a more effective community organization. You should also attach a short resumé outlining your work and voluntary experience, educational background and any professional or technical qualifications you have that would be relevant for the position. Please submit your application to: The Chair or The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 31 January 2012. Please be prepared to submit a list of three references, familiar with your volunteer or professional work, if you are shortlisted for an interview.
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