[cmath] Call - Executive Director and Secretary - Deadline Februrary 27

[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