Application deadline is 9:00am EDT on Monday, 10 June 2024.

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Position Status: Permanent

Activity Rate: 100%, 37.5 hrs. per week

Salary Grade: Level 17 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid, $99,271-$106,624 per year (non-negotiable)

Status: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada will not provide support for applicants outside of Canada

Benefits: Health Spending Account, Lifestyle Spending Account, group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D), Peace of Mind plan (i.e. prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc), 5% RRSP contributions (no matching required), starting 4 weeks’ Vacation/year, flexible work hours, annual professional development budget, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and a positive and innovative office culture grounded in our core values of humanity, integrity and results.

Impact Statement

The Association Team Lead provides the link between the Association membership, MSF Canada employees, the Board of Directors, the volunteers who support MSF Canada’s associative activities, and the associations of other MSF sections. The Association Team Lead is the bridge between the membership and its elected representatives and encourages, supports and organizes the Association to carry out two critical roles: the governance of the organization and sustaining associative life in Canada.

It is the Team Lead’s job to foster and act as the strategic link between Association members, the Board of Directors and the Executive Office ensuring strong communication and collaboration. The Team Lead should also cultivate a strong, vibrant, and well-informed membership, willing and able to assume its responsibilities, including electing the Board of Directors, meaningfully participating in the Annual General Assembly, and engaging in key debates surrounding MSF’s humanitarian activities, all with the view of providing ongoing guidance to MSF Canada and the movement. As well it is the Team Lead’s role to encourage and work with our associative regional groups and the MSF Canada’s management team to leverage the abilities, experience, knowledge and ideas of the members and volunteers allowing them to contribute to the MSF Canada objectives where possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of Associative frameworks, strategies, policies, procedures and tools, identifying and collaborating with relevant stakeholders as necessary;
• Act as liaison between the Board, the Executive and the members and volunteers of the Association to support MSF Canada’s strategic and annual plans as they relate to the Association;
• Provide direction and strategic guidance regarding the AGA, Associative engagement, and other key elements of a healthy and functioning association
• Lead the Association team and ensure the consistent performance and development of staff

Job-Specific Competencies

• General Management and Planning – Lead the Associative Strategic Planning process, in consultation with the Board of Directors, and ensures the implementation and reporting of KPI’s where relevant;
• Governance – Lead the Annual General Assembly (AGA) coordination including surrounding events such as the Clinical and Operations Day and any other meetings or events that may be coordinated at that time;
• Board Associative Committee (BAC) – Work closely with the BAC Chair to develop key objectives, coordinate regular BAC meetings, prepare agenda priorities and documentation, plan meetings, report progress of committee work and track outcomes;
• Engagement and Membership – Oversee membership management and support the Board in the membership approval procedures consistent with International Membership Criteria; encouraging membership participation and engagement in open sessions of board meetings;
• MSF Movement – Stay abreast of key governance and associative events and issues across the movement; inform and engage the membership and Board to participate in international discussions and debates;
• Strategic Oversight and People Management – Defines goals, objectives, and metrics including development of annual plans (AP), strategies, and budgeting

Core Competencies

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles; Level 3: Acts toward the fulfillment of MSF’s social mission
• Cross-Cultural Awareness; Level 4: Develops actions which stimulate integrating behavior
• People Management and Development; Level 3: Works on the growth and development of team members
• Behavioural Flexibility; Level 3: Facilitates and helps to bring about changes in others
• Leadership; Level 3: Encourages, engages, and motivates people
• Planning and Organizing; Level 3: Follows up, plans activities, and sets priorities

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with Association management and membership engagement
• Experience working with Board of Directors and/or Committees in the not-for-profit sector
• Demonstrated experience in events planning and/or project management
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading a diverse team, enhancing motivation, development and performance via constructive feedback
• Working experience with a humanitarian aid organization and knowledge of humanitarian aid programs is a strong asset

Education, Certifications and Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to ask.hr@toronto.msf.org.