Director, Strategy & Innovation

Wednesday, August 7, 2024LEGAL AID BC EXEMPT POSTINGTO: LABC STAFFFROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTPOSITION: DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & INNOVATIONCOMPETITION NO: M051-24DATE POSTED: August 7, 2024STARTING DATE: ASAPSALARY: $138,233 to $185,399 (As per the Excluded Management Salary Scale)HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayLegal Aid BC is committed to a transformative journey to embedding Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (TR & EDI) in all aspects of our work. We seek talent from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis descent, persons with diverse abilities, gender diverse, racialized, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. All interested and eligible applicants will be considered with due consideration to all protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code.PRIMARY FUNCTION: Reporting to the Vice President, Legal Strategy, the Director of Strategy and Innovation will develop long-term organizational strategies and innovate Legal Aid BC’s service delivery. The Director drives business transformation by enabling responsible and impactful adoption of data, analytics, and AI with strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.VALUES STATEMENT: Our commitment to the principles of fundamental justice embedded in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and to Truth and Reconciliation, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (TR & EDI) informs everything we do.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESLeadership and Communication:• Oversees the development and execution of organizational strategy.• Provides strategic guidance and support to senior leadership.• Directs strategic projects and ensures strategy objectives remain central.• Communicates and builds the organization’s strategy collaboratively.• Leads by example and ensures a service culture aligned with organizational values.• Ensures TR & EDI principles are embedded in decision-making processes.Strategy and Innovation:• Work with senior leaders to establish a comprehensive strategic roadmap.• Leads innovation of LABC’s service delivery.• Provides oversight of all strategic planning and policy functions.• Partners with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven strategic initiatives.Continuous Improvement:• Designs projects to achieve high-quality outcomes.• Engages and coaches senior leaders to embrace their roles as change sponsors.• Conducts research and analysis of the organization’s environment to drive change.Performance Monitoring and Reporting:• Prepares and presents comprehensive reports on strategy performance.• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness.Employee Relations:• Manages high-performing team members, fostering an environment of innovation.Required Education, Skills & Experience:• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.• 8-10+ years in leadership positions, preferably in the non-profit or public sector.• Exceptional leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.• Proven experience engaging with external entities.Desirable Qualities:• Understanding of laws and policies affecting Indigenous peoples.• Experience applying Truth and Reconciliation in previous roles.We offer:Four weeks paid vacation to start.An excellent employee benefits package.Support for training and development.An Employee and Family Assistance program.Support for a healthy work/life balance.Generous leave provisions.13 paid statutory holidays.Flexible hybrid work arrangement for some positions.Transit friendly employer for eligible staff.Dog-friendly offices.Dedicated Cultural Leave provisions for Indigenous employees.An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council.We would like to thank all external applicants for their interest but regret that only those shortlisted will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr