Executive Director

Description:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, through the President, the Executive Director is responsible for advancing AFPC’s mission and strategic plan. The ED serves as the chief staff executive and is responsible for effectively conducting the organization’s affairs. The ED manages day-to-day operations and ensures sound financial control, consistent with Board policy, anticipates and responds to the needs of AFPC’s member schools of pharmacy, and liaises with governments, health and pharmacy organizations.

A positive and productive relationship with the Board of Directors, Council of Deans, Council of Faculties Councils, members and stakeholders is integral to the work of the Executive Director. Working relationships include the AFPC President and Board of Directors, Councils, chairs of AFPC standing committees, special interest groups and working groups, national pharmacy, health and education organizations, federal government and funding agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance and leadership

- Contribute to excellent organizational performance by providing sound business. direction, effective governance support and advice to the Board and Councils.

- Act as a resource to the Board of Directors, Council of Deans and Council of Faculties so that policy decisions are made on an informed basis.

- Keep the Board and Councils fully informed of all significant operational, financial and other matters relevant to the Association, including legal, regulatory and governmental policy developments.

- Organize, attend and participate in Board and Council meetings, including preparation of materials and recording minutes.

- Gather, interpret and articulate information to the Board and Councils about academic pharmacy trends and issues as they relate to enhancing the Board’s capacity for effective communication, decision-making and long-term planning.

- Provide an effective orientation for incoming Board and Council members.

Financial operations and stewardship

- Ensure sound financial management and effective risk management of the association, including the annual audit, and in compliance with Canada Revenue Agency and Charities Canada requirements.

- Work with the Treasurer to develop and monitor the annual budget, within the context of the faculty fees model and other funding, and provide recommendations to the Board.

- Maintain AFPC’s corporate and financial records, and keep current all corporate forms and by-laws.

- Develop, update and monitor strategic and business plans.

- Identify, prioritize and provide advice to aid the Board in accessing potential funding.

- Develop requests and proposals for funding, and adhere to requirements of contracts and agreements.

- Ensure appropriate contract staffing consistent with member needs and within the constraints of the organization’s financial resources.

- Recruit, select, orient, train and evaluate staff.

- Develop and maintain job descriptions for staff and the policy and procedures manual.