[cmath] Call - Executive Director and Secretary

[Graham Wright]

Executive Director and Secretary



The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS), one of the leading 
mathematics organizations in Canada, seeks applications for the 
position of Executive Director and Secretary. This position offers a 
unique and exciting opportunity for an individual with energy, drive, 
initiative and enthusiasm to make a difference on the national stage.

The CMS works to enhance Canada’s capacity to innovate and compete 
globally by promoting the discovery, learning and application of 
mathematics in Canada. With approximately 900 members from across 
Canada and beyond, the CMS supports efforts that identify and develop 
young mathematicians through its math competitions, math camps and 
other educational activities. The CMS enhances the practice of 
mathematics in Canada through national conferences and by publishing 
research journals, books, and newsletters in both print and electronic 
formats.

The work of the CMS is carried out by a large number of dedicated and 
enthusiastic volunteers, together with a small experienced staff of 
seven at the Executive Office in Ottawa.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director and Secretary must be an effective and 
experienced administrator, able to address different points of view 
with the tact and courtesy appropriate to a largely volunteer 
organization. The position is full-time and requires judgment, 
independence, travel, and flexibility in the scheduling of working 
hours.

The Executive Director and Secretary is appointed by the Board of 
Directors of the CMS, reports to the CMS President and represents the 
CMS to universities, governments, the corporate sector, institutes, 
and to other scholarly societies and officials. The Executive Director 
is responsible to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors 
of the CMS for the operations of the CMS Executive Office and for the 
other administrative office throughout Canada. He/she works in close 
contact with the CMS President and has the responsibility for aspects 
of the Society’s publications, meetings, fundraising, web site, 
projects, and operations. Some restructuring of the current duties in 
the position is possible, to align them with the skills of an 
outstanding applicant. The starting date is negotiable, but in any 
case no later than July 1, 2009. The ability to assume some duties on 
a part-time basis prior to July 2009 is an asset.

Qualifications:

Experience in an academic and research environment or a doctoral 
degree in mathematics is preferable. The candidate should have: prior 
administrative or managerial experience; excellent organizational and 
interpersonal skills; very strong analytical and problem-solving 
skills; and superior and proven communication skills (preferably in 
both English and French); experience in setting and managing budgets; 
and the ability to develop and implement program support and promote 
the work and programs of the CMS. Experience in fundraising and 
promotion is a valuable asset. The candidate will work principally out 
of the CMS Executive Office in Ottawa.

The deadline for applications is February 27, 2009 at 4pm.

Please submit applications, including a resume, cover letter and names 
of at least three references by fax, email or mail to:


Executive Director Search
Canadian Mathematical Society
1785 Alta Vista Drive, Suite 105
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1G 3Y6
Attn: Dr Tony Lau, CMS President
Tel: 613-733-2662 FAX: 613-733-8994 e-mail: president at cms.math.ca