January 9, 2007 – Position: Executive Director

Application Deadline: January 26, 2007 Starting Date: March 1, 2007

Job Description:
The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader and administrator. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Chair, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall operation of the Centre, including the case management of the Tribunal and Dispute Secretariat, the organization of arbitrators’ and mediators’ orientation and training, the delivery of educational and communications programs, relations with the Canadian sport community, supervision of two staff, financial management and the fulfillment of the compliance requirements of the Physical Activity and Sport Act.

The SDRCC was established on April 1, 2004 by the Physical Activity and Sport Act of 2003 to ensure the fair, equitable, transparent and timely resolution of disputes in Canadian sport. Effective June 1, 2004, the SDRCC became responsible for the adjudication of domestic doping cases in Canada.

The successful candidate will demonstrate success in working with a non-for-profit organization with a volunteer board, effective communications skills, proven administrative achievement, and be bilingual in French and English. Knowledge of the Canadian sports system, legal training and knowledge of ADR would be assets but are not required.

Salary will be in the range of $65,000 to $90,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Location to be negotiated.

The SDRCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The SDRCC is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise us of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Please send applications, including a resume and the names of three references, by January 26, 2007. Allan Stitt, Chair, SDRCC, c/o Stitt Feld Handy Group 112 Adelaide St. East, Toronto ON M5C 1K9 or Fax 416-307-0011.

Salary Range: $65,000-$90,000

Type of Position:
Full Time – Employee

Contact Information:
See description
Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
ON, Canada
Fax. 416-307-0011
http://www.adrsportred.ca