Chief of Staff - WES Canada (Hybrid)

The Chief of Staff serves as the Managing Director's trusted advisor and strategic partner, ensuring the effective operation of WES Canada and enabling the Managing Director and WES Canada leadership team to focus on strategic leadership. The role coordinates executive priorities, supports decision-making, facilitates cross-functional alignment, and monitors execution of key organizational commitments, enabling leaders across WES Canada to deliver against our strategic and organizational priorities and commitments.

This role operates across a highly matrixed organization and requires strong organizational awareness, political acuity, sound judgment, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Accountability for functional strategies, operational delivery, and organizational outcomes remains with the appropriate executive and departmental leaders with the Chief of Staff leveraging trusted relationships, the ability to connect information, perspectives and priorities across teams, and a focused on a commitment to outcomes to support WES Canada in realizing its’ strategic and organizational priorities.

Required

• →A degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, public policy, organizational leadership, or a related field, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• →8-10 years of relevant work experience with strong preference in strategy execution, executive advisory support, organizational leadership, project or program management, policy, or business operations.
• →Exceptional project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivers high-quality work, is comfortable managing up, and enjoys juggling dynamic priorities involving complex cross-functional initiatives or executive priorities involving multiple senior stakeholders.
• →Track record as an excellent problem-solver who enjoys taking on new challenges and demonstrates strong decision-making skills and judgement.
• →Excellent verbal and written communication skills that convey complex information to a range of stakeholders in compelling formats, including via PowerPoint slides; with demonstrated experience preparing executive correspondence, Board materials, presentations, speeches, briefing notes, and decision papers.
• →Experience developing and monitoring executive work plans, organizational priorities, dashboards, or key performance indicators.
• →Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to assess situations, break down complex problems, identify strategic tradeoffs, and apply learnings in a larger context.
• →Experience utilizing inclusive and participatory models for strategy development, planning, decision-making, and/or budgeting within organizations and/or with external partners.
• →Good interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility, and demonstrated experience building trust and credibility with diverse stakeholder groups to achieve results.
• →Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage multiple competing priorities, and work effectively under pressure with resilience, initiative, and a high level of ownership.
• →Strong people management and supervision experience.
• →Proficiency in oral and written French.

Desired

• →Multisector experience is preferred.
• →Experience utilizing frameworks and models for strategy development, scenario planning, organizational decision-making, performance measurement, and budgeting.
• →Experience working in the public, nonprofit, social impact, regulatory, professional association, or private sectors, with familiarity across more than one sector considered an asset.

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We welcome all applicants, irrespective of their experience perfectly fitting the job description, as we value diverse and innovative viewpoints. At our organization, individuals who thrive in a culture of continuous learning and inclusive teamwork excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

World Education Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the rich tapestry of our communities, both in the US and Canada. This commitment is underscored by our unwavering dedication to providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. This commitment extends to every aspect of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions, training, and benefits. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. For us, diversity goes beyond compliance – it's about embracing unique perspectives and cultivating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. 

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For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org

This position is an existing vacancy and is currently open for hire.