Executive Director

Governance and Board Relations

• Report regularly to the Board of Directors on organizational performance and progress on strategic priorities and activities.
• Support the Board in policy development and governance matters.
• Participate in Board and committee meetings.
• Facilitate effective communication between the Board, staff, funders and stakeholders.

Financial Management

• Develop the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Treasurer, for Board approval.
• Manage the budget, monitor financial performance and ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, sponsorships, grants, and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Provide financial reports to the board and support long-term financial sustainability planning.

Organizational Management

• Lead, supervise, and support staff and contractors.
• Implement board policies related to organizational management.
• Establish and maintain operating policies, procedures, and administrative systems.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Ensure operational effectiveness across all programs and services.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry partners, educational institutions, community organizations, and members.
• Represent Tech Yukon at meetings, conferences, industry events, and public engagements.
• Leverage partnerships to strengthen programs, services, and sector development opportunities.

Communications and Advocacy

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for Tech Yukon in coordination with the board president and board of directors
• Promote the organization’s mandate, vision and mission, programs, and impact to members, stakeholders, funders, media, and the public.
• Oversee marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives.
• Advocate for the interests and growth of Yukon’s technology sector.

Program and Contract Oversight

• Oversee the delivery and evaluation of organizational programs and initiatives.
• Review, negotiate, and administer service agreements and contracts.
• Ensure projects and contracted services are completed according to approved objectives and requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in business, public administration, technology, economic development, nonprofit association management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated senior leadership or executive management experience.
• Experience working with boards, committees, and association governance structures.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, grant writing and fund development.
• Experience building partnerships and managing government and stakeholder relationships.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong strategic and organizational leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation abilities.
• Proven relationship-building and networking capabilities.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or business development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Knowledge of Yukon’s business, innovation, and technology ecosystem is considered an asset.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented approach.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Working Conditions

• Based in Whitehorse, Yukon.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to attend meetings, events, and community engagements.
• Some travel may be required for conferences, partnerships, and stakeholder meetings.

Salary, Hours and Vacation

• Salary: $80,000 to $95,000/year
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Vacation: 3 weeks/year