ONTARIO PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Job Posting: Executive Director

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 4th, 2003

Reports to the Ontario Public Health Association Board of Directors

Summary of Position
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Directs, manages and administers all organizational and operational aspects
of the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA) and its projects for the
successful realization of the OPHA mission and strategic plan. Provides
leadership in community and public health through work with the OPHA Board
of Directors.  Ensures that OPHA operates in accordance with all legislative
requirements, OPHA by-laws and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
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* Under the direction of the Board of Directors, leads the organization in
the development and maintenance of a viable professional resource base for
effective execution of the mission and strategic plan.
* Working with the Board, identifies key public health issues requiring
action
* Provides leadership for the development of healthy public policies in
Ontario.
* Progressively leads the organization by seeking and nurturing political
profile, program funding and advocacy opportunities.
* Fosters, develops and maintains good linkages and communication with and
between the Board of Directors, the Executive, projects, workgroups and
constituent societies on the overall operation of the organization and its
projects.
* Effectively directs and manages the operations of OPHA and its projects
utilizing appropriate policies and procedures related to human, material and
financial resources.
* Directs and administers all fiscal aspects of the organization in
accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
analyzes and interprets financial records and makes reports and recommends
to the Board of Directors and Executive in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Directs, develops and manages projects in accordance with the OPHA Project
Policy.
* Creates and sustains a positive workplace environment for employees.
* Develops and maintains proactive communication and working relationships
with external stakeholders including federal and provincial levels of
government, policy staff, sector associations and funders.
* Acts as a spokesperson for OPHA.

Specific Requirements
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* Post graduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
(Health, Management, Business, Public Administration, etc)

Skills/Knowledge
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* A minimum of 5 years management experience in public health, community
health or related sectors
* Familiarity and experience with the public health/community health sector
as part of the Ontario health system
* Ability to work with various professionals in a staffing and/or voluntary
capacity
* Excellent human resource management skills
* Superior communication skills
* Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills
* Experience working with a board of directors
* Executive level leadership skills
* Good working knowledge of computer software applications (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, Outlook)

Location: Toronto, with periodic travel
Position type: full time, 3-year contract with possibility of renewal
Compensation type: salary, with benefits
Amount: commensurate with experience

OPHA is an equal opportunity, smoke-free employer.  Reply in confidence by
email, fax or mail only.

Send your résumé and cover letter to:

Ontario Public Health Association
468 Queen St. East, Suite 202
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1T7
Attn: Search Committee

Fax number: (416) 367-2844
Email: [log in to unmask]

We thank all applicants in advance, but advise that only those candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 4th, 2003

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OPHA - The Voice of Public Health Since 1949

The mission of the Ontario Public Health Association is to provide
leadership on issues affecting the public’s health and to strengthen the
impact of people who are active in public and community
health throughout Ontario.

www.opha.on.ca

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