Manager, Executive and Member Services

Manager, Executive and Member Services

Duration

12-month contract (leave replacement)

Salary 

Competitive salary commensurate with experience (comp package includes competitive group benefits plan and eligibility for performance based annual bonus)

Start Date

September/October 2024

Location

Ottawa (downtown business district)

• Some domestic and international travel

Position

Seeking an experienced, dynamic, organized, energetic, and outgoing individual with excellent communication skills to support the Association’s Membership and the Board Secretariat functions.  The Manager, Executive and Member Services (Manager) Final plays a central role in supporting the office of the President and CEO in managing the organization’s Board and governance work. In addition, the Manager works closely with the Senior Manager, Membership and Events to grow and manage the Association’s membership.  

Executive Services

• Work with President and CEO to:
  • Support Board Secretariat work
    • Board of Directors meeting coordination, communications, and agenda setting
  • Assist with the preparation, completion input, tracking and/or review of reports, correspondence, data and records
  • Manage the Association’s monthly advocacy reporting (Lobbyist Registration)

Membership & Events

• Work with Senior Manager, Membership and Events to support:
  • New member identification and recruitment work
  • For Association’s work with existing members
  • Programming and member experience at key Association events

Qualifications/Experience

• 5+ years of experience working in an association or similar member-based organization
• Experience working with a board of directors and executive committees

• Experience with meeting management (i.e. agenda setting, compiling board packages, taking minutes, etc.)
• Strong judgement, attention to detail, and communication skills, both verbal and written (includes writing, editing, proofreading,)
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills
• Planning, time management, organizational and situational analysis skills to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete multiple tasks on time with limited supervision
• Ability to manage changing situations and priorities
• Experience in event design, development, coordination, and implementation
• Significant senior office administration experience supporting executive-level personnel
• Bilingualism is an asset

About BIOTECanada

BIOTECanada is the national industry association, based in Ottawa, with over 200 members located nation wide reflecting the diverse nature of Canada’s health, industrial and agricultural biotechnology sectors. BIOTECanada’s mission is to lead the advancement of a globally competitive Canadian biotechnology ecosystem.

This is a unique, dynamic and exciting opportunity to work for a thriving organization as the next wave of Canadian biotechnology innovation moves into commercialization in the global marketplace.

BIOTECanada offers a competitive compensation package including group health and dental insurance benefits, a matching group RRSP package, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and learning and professional development opportunities.  BIOTECanada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQ2+ communities, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the association.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by BIOTECanada throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

About the Team

A small, high performing professional team of goal-focused individuals with specialized expertise and complimentary skills in a fast-paced environment that enjoys great camaraderie, close collaboration and producing consistently superior results.

Please submit resumé with salary expectations to:  Janice.burke@biotech.ca

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.   No phone calls please.