EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Director of Finance and Administration
Canadian CED Network

ABOUT THE CANADIAN CED NETWORK:
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is Canada’s leading association of community-based organizations promoting community economic development as an alternative economic development model that integrates social, economic and environmental goals. With several hundred members in all regions of the country, CCEDNet seeks to increase the scale and effectiveness of community economic development, helping organizations and individuals strengthen their communities and create solutions to local needs. More information is available at /en

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Finance and Administration is one of CCEDNet’s senior staff, working in partnership with the Executive Director, the Director of Programs, the Regional Coordinators and the Communications Coordinator as part of the management team. Specifically, the Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for the overall financial management, reporting, implementation and coordination of the financial systems. Additionally, the Director of Finance and Administration is the coordinator of the human resource management functions of the organization, managing and evaluating staffing and compensation structures, employee benefits plans and policies, employee contracts, employee review procedures, and is responsible for the completeness and confidentiality of all personnel files.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall Management of CCEDNet Financial Affairs
• Ensure CCEDNet accounts are maintained in Quickbooks
• Ensure appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place
• Ensure financial policies are adhered to and implemented
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensure that all transactions are coded to projects, or to administration
• Prepare monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors
• Provide project staff with financial materials (general ledgers) for timely reporting.
• Prepare year end audit materials and liaise with auditors
• Ensure cheque-writing and credit card policies are followed
• Ensure all monies are deposited correctly
• Assist Executive Director with preparation of annual budgets
• Brief Board on all of the above
• Ensure compliance with government regulations (CCRA, WCB, etc)
• Ensure member invoicing is completed in an accurate and timely basis

Participate in Management Team
• Lead long-term strategy development and tracking
• Assist project staff with budgeting, reporting and development of reasonable project budgets for proposals
• Oversee project tracking and coding of projects

Human Resource Management
• Ensure employee contracts and job descriptions are complete and current
• Evaluate the adequacy of existing human resource policies and procedures and recommend new ones to the Board, including the design of comprehensive compensation guidelines for all staff

Corporate & Charitable Donations
• Oversee development of corporate donor fundraising plan
• Help to identify potential corporate donors
• Report on progress

Supervision:
• Supervise the administrative team including the Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper
• Reports to the Executive Director

Communication:
• Communicates effectively with staff, elected Board and committee members and all levels of the organization
• Works closely with all staff
• Works closely with the Treasurer providing regular reports, statements and schedules as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
• Accounting designation or a senior level CGA or CMA student. University degree in management or equivalent experience

Management
• 5-7 years financial management experience
• History working with non-profit organisations

Technical
• Proficient with computers, email, internet and QuickBooks
• Ability to learn new programs easily
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Personal
• Positive attitude, problem solver, entrepreneurial, team player, willing to take responsibility, able to accomplish tasks and provide leadership under stress


WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Requires extensive computer use and teleconferencing with staff and members.
• May involve overtime work at peak periods.
• A competitive compensation package, including extended benefits, is available
• Twenty days vacation per year.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Start Date: No later than October 3, 2008

Please submit your CV and a letter of application no later than August 22, 2008 by email to Bianca Mathieu Phone: 1-250-386-9980

*Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For a printable (PDF) version of this job description, please click here.

 

This paper, prepared for the Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet), explores the state of CED/social economy activities in both Quebec and Manitoba and recent government policies in support of them. It seeks to separate out the similarities and differences between the two provinces and their underlying causes. It also suggests what might be unique about the two situations and, where this is thought not to be the case, what lessons others might usefully learn from them.

This publication is part of the Linking, Learning, Leveraging SSHRC-funded research project investigating the Social Economy. This project is comprised of multiple community partner organizations, academic researchers, and university students. See the Project Overview for more information.

To read the full document, please click here.

Visit the Linking, Learning, Leveraging SSHRC-funded research project website.

 

Local Learning Events Coordinator (Winnipeg, MB)

National Learing Events Coordinator (Winnipeg, MB)

 

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Local Learning Events Coordinator, the Canadian CED Network

The Canadian CED Network is a values-based non profit organization committed to strengthening the social, economic, and environmental conditions of Canadian communities. We have several hundred members throughout Canada working at the grass roots level in rural, urban, Aboriginal and northern settings, and have offices in Victoria BC, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, and Charlottetown PEI. We offer an inclusive, learning environment for staff and members and seek to create opportunities for young people to develop their skills and leadership in building sustainable communities. For more information on the network please go to our website: www.ccednet-rcdec.ca

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Start Date: August 2008 – June 2009

Please submit your CV and a letter of application no later than August 6, 2008 by Email to Brendan Reimer

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Project Manager of SEED Winnipeg (Co-Host of the National CED Conference along with Ka Ni Kanichihk), the Local Learning Events Coordinator will be responsible for:
• Submitting funding applications and follow up to conference funders (corporations, foundations, credit unions, governments).
• Supporting the local organizing committee inclusive of urban, rural, francophone and Aboriginal organizations and CFDCs.
• Planning and coordinating local aspects of the conference program.
• Overseeing communications with presenters and participants.
• Marketing of the conference.
• Planning and managing the site visit component of the conference to highlight innovation of CED in Manitoba.
• Managing volunteer orientation and tasks at the conference.
• Planning and coordinating the Conference Showcase and Marketplace.
• Contributing to aspects of managing on-site logistics at the conference itself, including contracts and agreements with selected venue and accommodations.
• Contributing to management of pre-conference and on-site communications, including programs and registration materials, and participant packages.
• Completing required reports for local conference funders.
• Completing proceedings and evaluation reports for the conference.
• Managing these same activities for the 2008 Manitoba CED Gathering, reporting to the CCEDNet Regional Coordinator for this component.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related field of study.
• Proven experience in writing funding proposals.
• Proven experience in marketing and networking for major learning events.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Experience managing large-scale events and conferences.
• Familiarity with CCEDNet and the issues current in community economic development and the challenges facing rural and urban communities in Canada.
• Established networks and contacts with CED organizations.
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Spoken and written French an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position based at SEED Winnipeg’s office in Winnipeg, MB.
• Requires extensive computer use and teleconferencing with participants.
• 35 hours per week, may involve overtime work at peak periods.
• Salary is $20 an hour, plus statutory benefits.

Click here for the PDF version of this job description.

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National Learning Events Coordinator, the Canadian CED Network

The Canadian CED Network is a values-based non profit organization committed to strengthening the social, economic, and environmental conditions of Canadian communities. We have several hundred members throughout Canada working at the grass roots level in rural, urban, Aboriginal and northern settings, and have offices in Victoria BC, Winnipeg MB, Toronto ON, and Charlottetown PEI. We offer an inclusive, learning environment for staff and members and seek to create opportunities for young people to develop their skills and leadership in building sustainable communities. For more information on the network please go to our website: www.ccednet-rcdec.ca

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Start Date: August 2008 – July 2009

Please submit your CV and a letter of application no later than August 6, 2008 by Email to Brendan Reimer

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Regional Coordinator of the Canadian CED Network, the National Learning Events Coordinator will be responsible for:
• Submitting funding applications and follow up to conference funders (corporations, foundations, credit unions, governments).
• Supporting the national organizing committee inclusive of urban, rural, francophone and Aboriginal organizations and CFDCs.
• Planning and coordinating national aspects of the conference program.
• Overseeing communications with presenters and participants, including travel subsidies.
• Marketing of the conference.
• Planning and managing the site visit component of the conference to highlight innovation of CED in Manitoba.
• Managing volunteer orientation and tasks at the conference.
• Planning and coordinating the Conference Showcase and Marketplace.
• Contributing to aspects of managing on-site logistics at the conference itself, including contracts and agreements with selected venue and accommodations.
• Contributing to management of pre-conference and on-site communications, including programs and registration materials, and participant packages.
• Completing required reports for local conference funders.
• Completing proceedings and evaluation reports for the conference.
• Support the Local Learning Events Coordinator in organizing and managing the Manitoba CED Gathering in the fall of 2008.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related field of study.
• Proven experience in writing funding proposals.
• Proven experience in marketing and networking for major learning events.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Experience managing large-scale events and conferences.
• Familiarity with CCEDNet and the issues current in community economic development and the challenges facing rural and urban communities in Canada.
• Established networks and contacts with CED organizations.
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Spoken and written French an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position based at CCEDNet’s regional office in Winnipeg, MB.
• Requires extensive computer use and teleconferencing with participants.
• 35 hours per week, may involve overtime work at peak periods.
• Salary is $20 an hour, plus statutory benefits. 

Click here for the PDF version of this job description.

CONSUMERS CAN PICK THE BEST HOME-GROWN FOOD FRESH FROM FARMERS’ MARKETS, IN MANITOBA FIELDS: WOWCHUK

Whether a resident of Manitoba or are just stopping by to enjoy the best the province has to offer, choose fresh food at any of Manitoba’s farmers markets or U-Pick sites for a healthy treat everyone can enjoy, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk said today.

“Thanks to recent rains and warm weather, fresh produce is starting to arrive at Manitoba’s farmers’ markets throughout the province and the U-Pick operations have begun to open their gates,” said Wowchuk. “These locations are the perfect settings to showcase fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, herbs and artisan items, promote our friendly communities and meet the people who produce some of the best food anywhere.”

The minister noted that buying local foods at farmers’ markets and U-Pick operations supports the provincial economy and many family businesses. It also encourages healthy food choices and gives consumers the opportunity to meet local producers who provide and process many of Manitoba’s home-grown quality products.

In support of farmers’ markets and U-Pick businesses, the province, in collaboration with the newly formed Farmers’ Markets Association of Manitoba Co-op, has produced the 2008 U-Pick Guide and the 2008 Farmers’ Market Guide. These brochures are available at all Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives GO offices and online at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/food/upick/markets.html.

JOB POSTING:

Youth Programs Coordinator

Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet)

LOCATION:
Victoria, B.C.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
As soon as possible – March 2009

Please submit your CV and a letter of application no later than July 31, 2008 by email to Stacy Barter . Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Youth Programs Coordinator reports to the Manager of CED Youth Programs at CCEDNet’s office in Victoria B.C. and helps to support youth engagement and leadership in community economic development (CED). This dynamic position involves facilitation, development and implementation of a range of programs targeted to young people, including:
• the BC Youth In Charge program funded by Service Canada working to strengthen youth engagement in the labour market and CED, involving 8 rural and 3 urban communities.
• a national intern program for young graduates to gain career-relevant work experience with CED organizations. The program is funded by the Government of Canada, Service Canada, Career Focus Program.
• a Community Development Service Learning project to provide civic engagement opportunities for youth with community organizations across Canada.
• support to the Emerging Leaders Committee of CCEDNet, which focuses on engaging young CED practitioners.

The position is a key opportunity for a professional with some program development, facilitation and implementation experience. Contributing to a vibrant and growing area of work with youth and community partners, this position works to enhance youth leadership in community economic development across Canada.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement funded youth program activities of the Network, including:

• Developing program work plans
• Fulfilling all reporting requirements of funders
• Implementing program activities, evaluations and records
• Facilitating and coordinating program activities with youth leaders and partners
• Communicating program results and activities to members and stakeholders
• Posting up-to-date information on youth activities and opportunities
• to CCEDNet’s website and newsletters

Acquiring new funding and resources for youth program activities that are priorities of the Network, including:

• Identifying potential sources of funding
• Developing positive relationships with potential and existing funders
• Completing applications for funding including responses to proposal calls
• Working with partners on joint funding proposals
• Developing appropriate revenue-generating activities, products and services

Supporting member-led committees and working groups focused on youth engagement/leadership, including:

• Coordinating the schedules for meetings
• Liaising with chairs of committees on agendas and workplans
• Developing and implementing workplans that are consistent with CCEDNet’s strategic plan and board direction
• Facilitating and attending telephone and in-person meetings, workshops, and peer learning activities
• Providing secretarial support including taking of minutes
• Posting up-to-date information on committee activities to CCEDNet’s website and newsletters
• Preparing briefing and other materials to further committee mandates

SUPERVISION:
Reports to the Manager of CED Youth Programs.

COMMUNICATION:
• Maintain effective working relationships with CCEDNet regional coordinators, management team, finance, administration, communication staff and all levels of CCEDNet’s organization
• Work effectively and in collaboration with partners, stakeholders and youth participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience (three plus years) in community development, youth engagement/leadership, public administration, adult education, or a related discipline.
• Experience in youth and community program development, facilitation and implementation.
• Excellent facilitation skills and experience working with youth
• Experience in administering funding agreements and reporting requirements.
• Excellent command of written English.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of community economic development (CED) and the Canadian CED Network.
• Experience with youth-driven and youth-led initiatives, and understanding of youth engagement principles
• Demonstrated good judgement.
• Ability to travel within Canada.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Position based at CCEDNet’s head office in Victoria, BC.
• Requires extensive computer use and teleconferencing with participants.
• May involve overtime work at peak periods.
• Pay rate is up to $20/hr 35hrs/week, depending on experience, plus statutory benefits.
• Fifteen days/year vacation entitlement

A copy of program information relevant to the position is available on the CCEDNet website at www.ccednet-rcdec.ca.

The Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet) is pleased to announce the recent extension of its CED Work Experience Program, CreateAction. This program is funded by Service Canada. Its purpose is to give out-of-school post-graduate youth, who have a career focus in CED, a relevant six-month work experience placement. We are recruiting up to 20 community-based CED organizations to host work experience participants from September 8, 2008 – February 20, 2009 inclusively.

How does it work?
Organizations apply to CCEDNet by downloading the host application form below and emailing it to or sending by fax to 250-386-9984. CCEDNet selects the host organizations. The host organizations hire the participants according to job-specific placements.

Examples of eligible work experience placements may include project management, participatory research, communications, social entrepreneurship, business planning, social marketing, CED financing and asset mapping.

Deadline for host organizations to submit an application to host an intern is Friday, August 1st at 4:00 pm PST.

For more information regarding this program and how your organization can apply to host a work experience participant, please:

 

Download the Host Application Form (Word)

MANITOBA CED NETWORK SUPPORTS NEW TAXI COOP

The Winnipeg Taxi Co-op is an excellent opportunity through which to create economic opportunities for drivers through a worker-ownership model in which they will equitably participate in the leadership, decision making, and profits of the company. And as worker-owners, they will be able to ensure that working conditions and employment benefits will be improved to adequately meet their needs and those of their families. This is extremely important, as there is overwhelming evidence to suggest that drivers are not made fully aware of their employment rights and are, in fact, often intentionally exploited as a result of their social and economic insecurity.

This is an excellent opportunity for the Taxicab Board to make a significant difference in the lives of many people who otherwise face many barriers in our city by supporting the Taxi Co-op, and at the same time enhance the critical cab services that are so important to many of our communities by increasing the number of licenses issued.

To view the Manitoba CED Network support letter, click here!

Check out our new resources!

We have developed tools and resources to generate a national dialogue
amongst community organizations, youth and universities about learning
in community for social outcomes:

• A discussion paper (coming soon) for CED organizations on community development service learning;
• A critical reflections paper
  detailing the Storytellers’ Foundation’s experience using service
  learning as a strategy to mobilize citizens around community
  development.
• A practical “CDSL Tester Kit”
  for those CED organizations who may want to embark on a community
  development service learning initiative, including the replication of
  tools used by the Storytellers’ Foundation for service learning
  initiatives.
• A PowerPoint presentation given at the 2008 National CED Conference.

For more information on the CDSL project, please click here.

Help make next year’s conference even better! Fill out our online conference evaluation survey by clicking here.

The BC CED Network, together with Coast Capital Savings and the Vancity Community Foundation, are pleased to announce $1000 bursaries are now available for ten practitioners to upgrade their CED skills and knowledge through Simon Fraser University’s Certificate Program for CED Professionals, starting in fall 2008. Deadline to apply is July 30, 2008. Contact Nicole Chaland for more information at 250-386-9980 ext 103 or via email at nchaland (at) ccednet-rcdec (dot) ca.

For more information on the SFU Program for CED Professionals, please visit www.sfu.ca/cscd/ced

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CCEDNet would like to congratulate the Ontario government for realizing the need for an updated Corporations Act and proactively working towards necessary revisions. However, we are disappointed that the consultation process has not been well publicized and has not included many important voices within the not-for-profit sector. We encourage the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) to take the time to review all submitted responses and to continue seeking the input of those who have not been included in current and previous discussions. This statute is of great importance, both to the way in which not-for-profit organizations operate and incorporate in the province and to the public perception of the value of their work in terms of employment, economic development, and services.

CCEDNet has reviewed many of the responses and briefings of other involved organizations and key players and have engaged our Ontario members in developing our own response.

To download the full document, please click here.