Chief Executive Officer – Copernicus Lodge

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a strong, proven, and highly regarded strategic and operational leader with a track record of transformative leadership, innovation, and vision. The CEO has extensive experience in a senior leadership role and a depth of knowledge and expertise in the Long-Term Care sector, and Community Support Services. The CEO is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, clinical and operational management of Copernicus Lodge and Copernicus Lodge Foundation, is accountable to the Board of Directors, and is committed to upholding and demonstrating the vision, mission, and values of our organization.

Key Role Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of Copernicus Lodge, and is accountable to the Board of Directors of the Lodge. Direct Reports include: Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, Director of Care, Director of Communications and Heritage, Director of Foundation and Development, Manager of Environmental Services, Manager of Food Services, Manager of Programs and Services, Manager of Community Services.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized Health Administration and/or equivalent Business Degree Program. Long-Term Care Administrator Certification, or a commitment to work towards the certification, from an approved program will be a requirement.
• 10 years of working experience in senior management in the health sector, CEO experience would be an asset.
• Strong understanding and experience with legislation and regulations governing the operation of Long-Term Care Facilities and Housing; in-depth knowledge and expertise in long-term care, assisted living, and adult day programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working with a Board in the strategic planning process.
• Experience working with a Foundation within fundraising activities and creating fundraising programs.
• Experience leading an organization through capital redevelopment would be an asset.

Key Attributes:

• Strong inspirational leadership; leads by example; an influencer and consensus builder with strong political acuity.
• Understanding of the complexities of community relationships within an ethnocentric home.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of organizational and management skills.
• Ability to assess, structure, and build high-performing teams that are optimized for success.
• Effective at promoting accountability and delegation of authority.
• Deep business acumen.
• Ability to build trusting and cohesive relationships with the board, leadership team, staff, Foundation, community partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional communicator - clarifies vision by communicating established roadmaps with timelines and expectations that various stakeholders can understand.
• Strong problem solver; effectively devises innovative solutions/resolutions.
• Appreciate and respect the mission and values of the Catholic and Polish communities.