Executive Director

Operating since 1982, Alice House was formed by the Halifax Transition House Association Board to help women and their children transition from an emergency shelter to a permanent home and independence. Over the decades, Alice House has grown significantly and gained valuable knowledge about the variety and complexity of needs confronted by women, and their children as they heal from abuse. Alice House now provides opportunities for these individuals to create a life free from intimate partner violence by offering safe second-stage housing, counseling, and support services. Alice House is committed to upholding its values of equality, trust, community, self-determination, safety, and respect to ensure that all women and their children feel welcome and safe at Alice House. Alice House works with other organizations and individuals to access financial support and raise awareness in the community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Alice House as determined by the Board of Directors, in consultation and collaboration with the management team, to support and achieve the goals, mission, objectives, and overall direction of Alice House. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational effectiveness and financial sustainability of the organization.

The Executive Director is a hands-on leader with a mission-driven mindset with an exceptional track record for developing and delivering on strategic and operational priorities and financial stability. They are passionate about developing and mentoring resilient teams and have a history of building and maintaining effective governmental and non-governmental partnerships. They have excellent people leadership and financial management skills, knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both internally and externally in pursuit of organizational advancement and awareness. Showing empathy, respect, warmth, and kindness is essential to succeed in this role.

Salary Range: $84,000 – $105,000

To learn more about Alice House, please visit: https://alicehouse.ca/

Facet is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following under-represented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these under-represented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Facet will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Holly Bond at hbond@facetconnect.com.

Please submit your resume and interest online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Mady MacIntyre in confidence at mmacintyre@facetconnect.com.

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