President & CEO – Moncton, New Brunswick (Canada)
25th September 2019 9:33 am GMT Position: President & CEO Location: Moncton, New Brunswick (Canada)The President & CEO is appointed by, reports to and is accountable to, the Board of Directors of ALC. The President & CEO provides overall leadership in developing the Corporation’s vision, values and strategic direction, in concert with the Board. They direct the business and operations, ensuring that strategic and operational plans are effectively developed and implemented; results are attained and reported to the Board.
The President & CEO also continuously improves the organization’s ability to function and perform effectively and efficiently. They will provide the leadership required to effectively position and manage ALC’s relationships and values with employees, businesses, governments, players and the public.Key Position ResponsibilitiesStrategic Direction
- Lead and manage the Corporation as the President & CEO within parameters established by the Board.
- Develop and recommend to the Board strategic direction and plans, including measurable goals and objectives, that ensure the Corporation’s profitable, responsible growth and overall success.
- Develop and oversee management of strategic business initiatives, as well as project and capital plans. Review and regularly report to the Board on the overall progress and results against the strategic plan and the operating and financial objectives of strategic business initiatives.
- Build and manage productive working relations with the Board, ensuring that there is a mutually empowering atmosphere for high performance at ALC.
- Build an approved shareholder relationship strategy and evaluation with the Board, which would include all accountability links.
- Manage and achieve targeted corporate performance and results; report operational results (highlighting any major deviations with strategic or business plans and policies), challenges and industry trends to the Board in a regular and timely manner.
- Develop the business plan, including the annual plan, revenue forecasts, expenditures, operational results and financial performance results and report these to the Board or its committees.
- Oversee the development and management of high levels of products, services and support to retailers and players of ALC.
- Authorize commitment of corporate resources. Enter into agreements, contracts, leases, etc., in order to pursue the strategies, business plans and objectives of the Corporation in the normal course of business and within policies.
- Authorize the commitment of funds to capital projects included in plans and budgets.
- Demonstrate awareness of evolving technology risks and mitigate accordingly in order to proactively manage the integrity of ALC’s IT systems. Ensure all operations and activities of the Corporation are conducted in accordance with laws, regulations, the Corporation’s Code of Conduct, sound business practice and in accordance with the plans, policies and practices.
- Establish effective control and co-ordination mechanisms for all operations and activities. Ensure the integrity of the internal control and management systems.
- Identify and manage the exposure and all risks associated with managing the business; review the risks and the systems in place to mitigate them with the Board at least annually.
- Work with the Board to manage the relationship strategy between the Corporation and its shareholders.
- Actively lead and keep the Board apprised of the corporate communications and public affairs to ensure that results are achieved in “external” relations strategic goals and programs as per the strategic plan.
- Demonstrate very high standards for relationship management with customers, directors, shareholders, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Act as the primary public spokesperson for the Corporation and, in conjunction with the Chair as representative of the Board, in situations where a Board spokesperson is required and as directed by the Board.
- Maintain ALC’s reputation as a responsible, trustworthy and forward-looking corporation.
- Effectively participate in external activities, including volunteer and public service commitments.
- Continuously improve ALC’s efficiency and effectiveness to increase the Corporation’s profitability and maximize returns to its shareholders.
- Ensure the Corporation’s assets are adequately safeguarded and optimized in the best interests of the shareholders.
- Foster a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity/accountability and corporate social responsibility.
- Foster a work environment where staff feel valued and supported.
- Provide leadership for the Corporation’s human resources policy framework, including the management of the total compensation plans.
- Oversee and approve significant public service commitments and/or acceptance of outside Board appointments by senior executive.
- Effectively manage the evolution of an effective organizational structure with clear delineation of position responsibilities and authorities; mentor, develop, coach and manage staff to generate results and effective succession; share with the Board annually the succession plan for the President & CEO, senior executive and key critical positions.
- Provide opportunities for exposure of the Corporation’s leadership talent to the Board and vice versa.
- Ensure that ALC’s technology environment and systems are competitive with industry standards.
- Executive Leadership: A natural leader with demonstrated experience directing and leading staff in a highly diversified and complex commercial work environment. A style that is collaborative, communicative, supportive, and engaging is essential.
- Change Management: Significant experience leading change that transforms organizations. They should have a record of success as a change agent for operational and business processes, as well as organizational culture. The successful candidate must have experience in an environment rich in complexity and one that has undergone significant organizational and market disruption, especially those requiring digital innovation.
- Political Savvy: Ability to manoeuvre through complex political situations effectively and with the appropriate amount of assertion. They are sensitive to how people, organizations, and governments function and can anticipate where the challenges might arise and plan their approach accordingly.
- Effective balance as a strategic thinker and pragmatic operator: The ideal candidate will be seasoned at identifying long-term goals and be attuned to future market trends and opportunities that may present to ALC. They are experienced at leading a team in the context of a multifaceted leadership group.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills: The successful candidate will be highly skilled at working effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups and teams. They should be an effective executive team player and advisor who is a powerful spokesperson for ALC. They inspire confidence in times of crisis, and who voices reason with sensitive issues.