Just weeks ago, Pivot Legal Society’s Executive Director Katrina Pacey announced that she will be leaving Pivot after 17 years. Pivot has posted the position and is welcoming applications until February 16.
This excerpt is taken from the job posting.
Pivot works in partnership with communities affected by poverty and social exclusion
to identify priorities and develop solutions to complex human rights issues. Our
mission is to work on behalf of marginalized communities to create a just, fair and
equitable society through litigation, law reform, research and legal education. Pivot’s
work is currently focused in four policy areas: police accountability, health and drug
policy, homelessness, and sex workers’ rights.
We combine strategic litigation with high-impact public education and advocacy
campaigns to maximize our effectiveness. Our deep collaboration with marginalized
people and grassroots movements, combined with our unique approach to social
change, makes Pivot the only human rights organization of its kind in Canada.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the successful leadership and
management of Pivot. The ED is the public face of the organization and is responsible for
overseeing strategic direction and impact, people and culture, fundraising and donor
relations, operations (finance, governance, administration), communications and
advocacy. Key duties include the implementation of and accountability for the strategic
plan. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. This is a complex and demanding position, requiring a wide range of competencies.
Complete job posting includes a list of:
- Competencies
- Key Responsibility Areas
- Professional Qualifications
- Measurements of Success
Deadline for application is Friday February 16, 2018.
See Pivot’s ‘Work with Us’ page for complete job posting
Learn more about Pivot Legal Society