Executive Director

About the role

The Status of Women Council of the Northwest Territories seeks an Executive Director to lead the Council’s operations, implement Council decisions, and provide strategic advice to its members. This senior position reports directly to the Council and oversees a small staff team.

Key responsibilities

• Implement Council decisions and provide administrative, personnel, financial, legal, and procedural advice.
• Prepare and present information on issues affecting women to Council members.
• Manage human‑resource functions including hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain communication channels with the public, media, and the Council’s website and email.
• Build relationships with women’s groups, federal, territorial and provincial Status of Women councils, and other key stakeholders.
• Draft operational plans, budgets, annual reports, policies and procedures for Council approval.

Required profile

• Extensive managerial and supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of operational planning, financial and HR management processes.
• Understanding of government and political processes.
• Familiarity with social and economic issues affecting northern women and families.
• Ability to work in cross‑cultural settings and under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time senior leadership role within a respected non‑profit organization.
• Opportunity to influence policy and programs for women in the Northwest Territories.