Job Description

As a senior team member, our Operations Manager will help drive overall organizational effectiveness by strengthening administrative and financial systems. The role includes oversight of financial planning and reporting, managing IT and data software, and enhancing internal communication systems to strengthen operational capacity. The ideal candidate will have experience using a variety of business management tools, reviewing and implementing best practices to improve organizational processes and aligning work to best fulfil our strategic vision as the organization grows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing Internal Systems
Review existing systems, recommend and implement changes as needed, and integrate system-related policies and procedures training across the organization
Recommend efficient, effective, and consistent business processes for both the charity and the social enterprise
Develop innovative approaches that enhance functionality and improve processes for financial, HR, and project management tracking
Understand and community and manage delivery of Information Technology
Recommend efficient, effective, and consistent business processes for both the charity and the social enterprise
Develop innovative approaches that enhance functionality and improve processes for financial, HR, and project management tracking
Understand and community and manage delivery of Information Technology related needs, including cybersecurity policies and procedures, hardware and software use that ensures scalability; and provide IT support to employees, and referrals for outside experts.
Budgeting and Financial Reporting
Support financial and risk management activities including operational budgeting, forecasting, annual audit, insurance renewal, and asset management.
Support senior managers with budget preparation, reporting, and tracking
Oversee cash and credit management, banking relationships, including investments and securities
Assist in the review and management of capital and operating reserves
Oversee the annual financial compliance needs serving as the liaison with the organization’s external audit firm and the Board’s treasurer

Supporting Business Activities of the Charity and Social Enterprise

● Understand legal and financial relationship between the charity and social enterprise, and monitor compliance with regard to CRA’s tax-related structures

● As needed, design and facilitate the integration of administrative systems between the charity and the social enterprise

● Develop and support systems for tracking strategic goals of the charity, and for tracking performance indicators of the social enterprise ● Update financial and administrative systems related to business activities, including efficient use of project management software (e.g. Asana) Human Resources

● Support efficient administration of human resources, including recruiting, hiring and onboarding, contract review, and scheduling performance evaluations

● Ensure compliance with all employee-related legislation

● Manage a comprehensive training program for employees regarding policies, procedures, tools and templates, including IT updates.

Company Description

The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) is an innovative community-based charity situated within Anishinaabek territory and the UNESCO biosphere region. Our charitable programs are dedicated to conservation, climate action, culture, and community well-being, and our social enterprise, Generations Effect (GenE) offers a range of consulting services, giving back to our charity and our community.

GEORGIAN BAY MNIDOO GAMII BIOSPHERE

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