Centre Manager - Barrhaven Center

Job Description – Centre Manager

Reporting directly to the Institutional Director, the Centre Manager is responsible for the overall management and administration of the day-to-day functions of the Centre.

Duties and Responsibilities

• - Develop an annual strategic plan and budget for the Centre, execute the plan, and deliver monthly progress reports to the Centre Management Board.
• - Execute organizational strategies through the Centre to ensure alignment with national objectives.
• - Plan and oversee regular programming and special events at the Centre, including the establishment of operational procedures for day-to-day activities.
• - Manage all Centre expenditures and revenues, and provide monthly financial reports to the Head Office.
• - Coordinate tasks with Centre committees and subcommittees.
• - Recruit necessary staff and volunteers by liaising with the Head Office.
• - Enforce organization policies and regulations at the Centre.
• - Supervise the Imam, other employees, and contractors, conducting annual evaluations and submitting them to the Centre Management Board.
• - Represent the Centre in interactions with the community and government entities.
• - Maintain official records and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
• - Collaborate with the Head Office to manage the Centre's website and maintain its online presence across various social media platforms.
• - Provide leadership in fundraising efforts, including overseas travel, drafting solicitation letters, organizing events, public speaking engagements, donor engagement, and encouraging fundraising activities.
• - Serve as a representative of the Centre in specific cases as delegated by the Centre Management Board.
• - Participate in Centre Management Board meetings as a non-voting member.
• - Generate reports as requested by the MAC Executive Director.
• - Ensure the Centre remains accessible to the public during operating hours.
• - Formulate proposals for community programs, collaborate with the Institutions Department Representative on their development, and oversee their execution.

• - Offer administrative, managerial, and logistical support for MAC-organized events, including Friday prayers, camps, Ramadan programs, Eid prayers and celebrations, conferences, etc.
• - Supervise Centre renovation projects and liaise with contractors and stakeholders as necessary.
• - Draft written documents outlining Centre policies, operational procedures, and processes.
• - Manage relationships with commercial unit tenants.
• - Act as the Centre's representative in engagements with the community and government entities.
• - Establish a centralized repository for official Centre records and documents, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.
• - Oversee Centre expenditures and revenues.
• - Recruit and manage contractors or volunteers as needed to maintain regular operations.
• - Prepare reports as requested by the Institutions Department Representative.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self motivated, hard working and dedicated
• Strong interpersonal skills; proven personnel management skills; able to involve members of the community in public activities and projects
• Experience in management of non-profit projects in North American or a Western country
• Knowledge of basic budget preparation and finance
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations
• Team oriented and seeks advice from others

• Strong interest and enthusiasm for MAC’s vision

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Must be available to work irregular hours as needed
• Possess a valid driver’s license issued by the province of work and have access to an insured vehicle

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request. We may use technology-assisted or AI-enabled tools to support recruitment activities; however, all interviews, candidate evaluations, hiring decisions, and final selection decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.