WinSETT seeking Executive Director

Who We Are

The Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT Centre) is an action‐oriented, non‐profit organization launched in 2010.  WinSETT Centre focuses on activities that encourage women to enter, stay, grow and lead in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) careers.  We advocate for women’s full inclusion in SETT workplaces and foster links between academia, industry, governments, associations, unions and non‐governmental organizations.

What We Do

We help to empower women to grow their careers in SETT by giving them the tools that they need to stay, grow and lead in SETT workplaces.  WinSETT Centre does this by offering in-person and online facilitated and interactive leadership and career management workshops.

We enable employers to advance the inclusion and retention of women in SETT workplaces.  We help employers assess the current state of their workplace, set objectives and build a plan that includes suitable and proven policies, training and interventions to help them create more respectful and inclusive workplaces for their employees.

We raise the visibility of leaders in gender equity through the WinSETT website, newsletter, social media and sponsorships. 

We build capacity and resources to serve future generations of women in SETT.

What We Need

We are looking for a part-time, contract Executive Director with proven leadership skills and a flair for marketing and sales.  This is potentially a good role for a stay-at-home parent or someone transitioning to retirement.  The Executive Director will report to a national Board of Directors.

Skills & Attributes

• Post-secondary education in a field relevant to this role
• 2 – 5 years of senior operational, management or team leadership experience, preferably within a non-profit environment
• Ability to draft and edit persuasive content, including:
  • Marketing content for websites and social media
  • Sponsorship requests and proposals
  • Funding proposals
• Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, Google drive, Dropbox, database software and virtual meeting tools
• Ability to manage, plan and report against government- and/or sponsor-funded projects
• Self-disciplined and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Seek funding opportunities and match them to organizational objectives
• Manage WinSETT’s National Leadership Program, including:
  • Undertake sales and client management activity
  • Oversee and coordinate a professional facilitation team
  • Ensure ongoing relevance of training content
  • Report progress and recommend program enhancements to a national Board of Directors
• Draft and publish content across online engagement platforms
• Support the development and publication of a quarterly newsletter
• Identify new opportunities for the organization
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

Schedule: Flexible, with an expectation of ~20 hours/week

Salary:  $75,000 – $95,000 per year

Location:  Virtual

Please forward your expression of interest and résumé to our Administrator, Renée Kirby at administrator@winsett.ca by July 1, 2025.