Executive Social Mission Administration Lead
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Executive Social Mission Administration Lead exists to provide strategic and executive-level support to the Territorial Social Mission Secretary, enabling effective leadership, decision-making, and execution of key priorities across The Salvation Army in Canada. By coordinating projects, supporting leadership communications, and driving team alignment and governance processes, this role strengthens organizational effectiveness and helps ensure Social Mission initiatives are delivered efficiently and aligned with the organization's mission.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide executive administrative support to the Territorial Social Mission Secretary by managing priorities, information flow, and decision-support materials that enable effective leadership and decision-making. Coordinate strategic initiatives, special projects, and organizational priorities to ensure timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of desired outcomes. Develop and maintain project plans, tracking mechanisms, and reporting tools that enhance accountability, visibility, and progress across multiple workstreams. Enable collaboration across Social Mission and with other departments by ensuring clear communication, alignment, and seamless information sharing. Prepare executive communications, presentations, briefings, and stakeholder updates that support consistent messaging and informed decision-making. Manage governance processes by coordinating committee and board requirements, maintaining official records, and ensuring follow-through on decisions and action items. Drive operational excellence through process improvements, effective use of systems and tools, and the implementation of practices that enhance efficiency, productivity, and transparency. Manage key administrative, financial, and office operations, including calendar and email administration, budget reconciliation, records management, workspace coordination, and departmental resource support.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college/university program of three academic years in Business Administration or related field. Project Management Designation considered an asset and related experience. Seven years of administrative experience, including executive administrative experience. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems, platforms, and technologies. Strong knowledge of digital communication and collaboration tools, with the ability to support effective virtual engagement and information sharing across teams. Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex workloads while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, professional, and effective communications for a variety of audiences. Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, anticipating needs, and recommending practical solutions. Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and provide exceptional client service. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and accountability, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
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Executive Social Mission Administration Lead
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose:
The Executive Social Mission Administration Lead exists to provide strategic and executive-level support to the Territorial Social Mission Secretary, enabling effective leadership, decision-making, and execution of key priorities across The Salvation Army in Canada. By coordinating projects, supporting leadership communications, and driving team alignment and governance processes, this role strengthens organizational effectiveness and helps ensure Social Mission initiatives are delivered efficiently and aligned with the organization's mission.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide executive administrative support to the Territorial Social Mission Secretary by managing priorities, information flow, and decision-support materials that enable effective leadership and decision-making. Coordinate strategic initiatives, special projects, and organizational priorities to ensure timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and achievement of desired outcomes. Develop and maintain project plans, tracking mechanisms, and reporting tools that enhance accountability, visibility, and progress across multiple workstreams. Enable collaboration across Social Mission and with other departments by ensuring clear communication, alignment, and seamless information sharing. Prepare executive communications, presentations, briefings, and stakeholder updates that support consistent messaging and informed decision-making. Manage governance processes by coordinating committee and board requirements, maintaining official records, and ensuring follow-through on decisions and action items. Drive operational excellence through process improvements, effective use of systems and tools, and the implementation of practices that enhance efficiency, productivity, and transparency. Manage key administrative, financial, and office operations, including calendar and email administration, budget reconciliation, records management, workspace coordination, and departmental resource support.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Completion of a formal post-secondary/college/university program of three academic years in Business Administration or related field. Project Management Designation considered an asset and related experience. Seven years of administrative experience, including executive administrative experience. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems, platforms, and technologies. Strong knowledge of digital communication and collaboration tools, with the ability to support effective virtual engagement and information sharing across teams. Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex workloads while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, professional, and effective communications for a variety of audiences. Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, anticipating needs, and recommending practical solutions. Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and provide exceptional client service. Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and accountability, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $85,321.60 to $106,641.60 with a maximum of $127,982.40. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and every day in 400 communities across Canada and more than 120 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.