Jobs & Contracts

The following employment position is available:

Executive Director – Yukon
Yukon Quest International Association (Canada)

Closing Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Hours: Permanent full-time position

The Executive Director oversees the strategic direction and business operations of the Whitehorse office of the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race.

Under the authority and direction of the Board of Directors, and in accordance with YQIA policies and procedures, the Executive Director is responsible for the effective and efficient fulfillment of the Yukon Quest’s Vision, Core Purpose and Core Values.

The Executive Director:

• Directs the overall programming of the organization.
• Directs the revenue generation, overall operations, budgets and capital assets of YQIA.
• Manages permanent, part-time and contract staff.
• Promotes the Yukon Quest to the public, volunteers, media, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Manages the image of the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• Provides ongoing communications and regular reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Fosters a strong working relationship with Yukon Quest International, Ltd. in Alaska.

Required Skills

• Proven financial, organizational and personnel management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral, written and computer).
• Public relations and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and work well under deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum education – Bachelor Degree
• 5 years working for business or non-profit
• 5 years experience in revenue generation, budget development and management, marketing, public and media relations
• Experience in policy development, personnel management, event or program development and implementation; and writing grant applications.

Or, a combination of education, experience and training that would ensure the successful performance of the duties of this position.

The successful applicant must also possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence and passport.

More information

For more information about the position, please review the Job Description.

How to Apply

Please submit a covering letter and résumé to the Hiring Committee by
5:00 p.m. PST, April 21, 2012 by mail, e-mail or fax.

Hiring Committee
2 – 1109 First Avenue
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G4

Fax: 867-668-6674
E-mail: yukonquest@polarcom.com

Phone: 867-668-4711