ontario chamber of commerce

chief of staff, director of operations

Position Overview

Organization: Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)

Title: Chief of Staff and Director of Operations

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: OCC’s office in downtown Toronto – 180 Dundas Street West, with easy access to transit. Three days minimum required in the office per week. Travel will be required on an as-needed basis.

Team Oversight: HR Manager, Reception, EA to the CEO (joint)

Key Relationships:      

Internal: Senior Leadership Team; VP Policy; VP Public Affairs; VP Programs; VP Finance; VP Business Development & Member Experience; Staff teams overseeing Policy; SME Programs; Events; Public Affairs/Communications and Brand; BD and Member Experience; Finance – Revenue Accountability and CRM Adoption; The Board

External: Members and Partners: Corporate (Ontario) – Private/Public companies; local Chambers and Boards of Trade across Ontario; Post Secondary Institutions; Professional Services; Policy Councils; Government

Is This You?

You are reading this Position Profile because it is entirely possible you could become the Chief of Staff and Director of Operations at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Consideration for the role starts with your own – objective – personal analysis. In other words, is this role the right fit for you?

Are you seeking a rewarding career working in a people-first culture, alongside an exceptional team supporting a purpose-driven industry leader?

Are you an experienced and proven project manager with outstanding relationship skills? Do you take pride in challenging yourself to meet the expectations of others and work to exceed them? Would you be described as a great communicator who leads through influence, high emotional intelligence and highly organized? You believe in the power of collaboration and possess a team-first attitude. You value process and have experience achieving goals through a ‘we’ approach -- never shy to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the details.

Are you mature and genuine, inclusive, articulate, highly competent and comfortable working with a myriad of stakeholders? Can you see yourself being a passionate partner to a high-velocity, intelligent, relationship-oriented and purpose-driven CEO as they navigate through their daily challenges?

AND

Do you recognize that this role isn’t a luxury but crucial to the high-growth success of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce?

If this is you, please read on…

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