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Director Affiliate Relations

Director Affiliate Relations
Job ID # Affiliate -1010668
Job Location Canada-Ontario-Ottawa
Job Stream Executive
Job Type
Permanent,

Full-Time

Salary/Rate
Open

Number of Positions Open 1
Start Date of Employment
ASAP

Posting Date 14-Apr-2009
Company Information

Not-For-Profit Association
Job Description

SUMMARY
The Affiliate Relations Director provides and/or supervises staff support to the governance activities and overall operation of CREA’s Councils. Position is also responsible for the National Leadership Program, and undertakes other specific assignments or projects as identified by the COO or CEO.
CREA membership
Responsibilities
·    Represent CREA and Councils at member meetings or events as delegated by COO or CEO.
CREA Governance Structure
Responsibilities
·    Councils Annual General Meetings and Boards of Directors meetings:
§    Participate in the preparation of the agenda and the minutes;
§    Produce and or coordinate production of all materials relating to Council issues.
·    CREA Annual Strategic Plan/Action Plan:
§    Responsible to coordinate and update elements of CREA strategic/action plans relevant to Councils;
§    Participate in the production of the overall CREA strategic plan, and coordinate any planning sessions specific to the Councils.
·     Annual Budgets:
§    Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of Council budgets;
§    Monitor Council expenses and revenues.
·    Manage CREA Councils (MTC, CCC, AEC) by:
§    Promoting Council membership and maintain Council membership information;
§    Providing assistance to the Council Board of Directors election process and orientation to the new Council Directors;
§    Providing assistance to Council Strategic Planning process, monitoring performance against plan and preparing reports for the CREA Board of Directors;
§    Assisting in the organization of Council conferences, seminars and meetings;
§    Providing support for Council initiatives.
§    Coordinating with other CREA departments for the support of Council activities, including the development and delivery of their products and services, legal advice, communication, advocacy and marketing.
·    Act as staff liaison for any other task force/committee as delegated by the COO or CEO.
Represent/Promote the Interests of Members
Responsibilities
·    Promote the Councils and their services to members, stakeholders and the public as required. Respond to member, board and association, public and third party inquiries, including queries from members concerning Council By-laws, rules, regulations, programs and policies.
·    Identify and promote collaborative opportunities with boards and associations and other parties to further objectives of the Councils.
Products and Services for members
Responsibilities
·    Contribute to the development of all Department plans as they relate to Council plans and priorities.
·    Manage existing collaborative programs such as Joint Institute, National Leadership and AEC Designation.
Management
Responsibilities
·    Responsible for managing all Council staff by:
§    Preparing performance objectives
§    Monitoring staff performance
§    Coaching staff
§    Conducting appraisal of staff.
·    Monitoring compliance to CREA policies and procedures.
·    Perform other administration and operational duties as requested by the COO.
QUALIFICATIONS
·    Experience in association management
·    Ability to manage complex and diversified sets of issues in a federated type governance structure
·    Ability to manage time where issues and interests may be competing for time and attention
·    Outstanding written and oral communicator who can handle contentious matters and situations diplomatically and effectively
·    Enjoys working in a team environment that expects collaboration, timeliness and quality management
·    Bilingual
·    University or college degree or equivalent
Contact Information

Company Name The Canadian Real Estate Association
Contact Name Debra Cowan
Title Director Corporate Services
Email Address dcowan@crea.ca
Phone Number 613-237-7111
Fax Number 613-234-2567
Web Site Address http://crea.ca

Location: Ottawa, Gatineau and Outaouais   Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 
Name: Canadian Society of Association Executives   Industries: Association, Union, Charity, Political, NGO