Trenval Business Development Corporation (Trenval, Trenval Community Futures) is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow and succeed to strengthen our community. Offering loans, resources and advisory services, workshops and much more, we exist to support entrepreneurs in the Bay of Quinte region. We understand our communities, our rural culture and values. These insights allow us to view our clients through a different lens and make loan decisions right here at home. Funded by FedDev Ontario, entrepreneurs can trust Trenval for support through the full life cycle of their business.

The Board of Directors is looking to recruit a passionate, innovative and creative individual to provide leadership to our team of local business support and lending professionals. The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision of staff, monitors all programs administered by the Corporation so that client needs and program goals are met; oversees accounting procedures and governmental reporting; implements investment policies for loans, monitors all matters pertaining to the management of internal investment funds; promotes and builds awareness for the Corporation within the communities served and oversees the general administration of the Corporation.

Key responsibilities for the position are as follows:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the organization including budget, compliance with regulatory and governing policies, build stakeholder relations, maintain funder relationships and provide regular reporting, Board and Committee management, corporate record keeping, volunteer management, fulfill organizational mandate, and seek additional funding as required.
• Oversee the work of staff, including hiring, performance reviews, team building, progress meetings, providing on-going guidance, training, and support. Review and update human resources policies as required to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Be a collaborative community builder actively participating and supporting the work of committees/projects as deemed appropriate; attend business/partner events for the purpose of networking and building partnerships.
• To develop, update and implement strategic plans, impactful programs and services related to business advisory services, lending and economic development initiatives aligned with the needs of the communities served and the requirements of our funders
• Ensure all Board and Committee meetings are well organized, that agendas and board packages are accurate, fairly reflect the organization’s financial position and activities that the information is distributed in a timely manner
• Ensuring accurate minutes are maintained for all board meetings
• Support the Board in accordance with the by-laws and governance framework
• Liase between Board and FedDev and ensure on behalf of the Board that the organization is adhering to its contribution agreements with FedDev and other funders
• Support the staff in providing information and counselling services to individuals looking to start a business in the service area and to existing businesses to assist them in maintaining or growing their business

What We Offer:

• Friendly and inviting workspace, conveniently located at the Bay of Quinte Business Centre, Pioneer Building, Loyalist College.
• Competitive compensation and employee benefits package including group insurance, retirement savings plan, and vacation/sick leave entitlement.
• An opportunity to contribute to the work of a not-for-profit organization that fosters innovative thinking to enable impactful (and local) economic development initiatives. Collaboration across Eastern Ontario Community Futures and Ontario Community Futures.
• The chance to be a part of a workplace culture that values collaboration, community, and resourcefulness within Trenval and all partners at the Bay of Quinte Business Centre.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic team to achieve the strategic goals established for Trenval and the Community Futures Program.

What Superior Performance Requires:

Competencies:

• Personal Accountability – Being answerable for personal actions.
• Time and Priority Management – Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes.
• Project Management – Identifying and overseeing all resources, tasks, systems and people to obtain results.
• Teamwork – Cooperating with others to meet objectives.
• Planning and Organizing – Establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed effectively.
• Leadership – Organizing and influencing people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and direction.
• Financial Literacy – Ability to read, understand, interpret and comment on key financial documentation, including budgets, forecast and variance reports, balance sheets, income and cash flow statements.
• Computer Literacy –Experience working with external vendors in the adoption of new hardware and software IT solutions and the implementation of cyber security tools, policies and practices.
• Decision Making – Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely decisions.
• Customer Focus – Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations.
• Political Acuity – Anticipating and understanding the motivations of people and organizations to support good judgment and decisions.

Attributes:

• People-oriented with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of individuals.
• Versatility to adapt to various situations with ease and shift between tasks frequently.
• Preference for an organized workplace.
• Comfortable with new technology adoption.
• Following policy and implementing policy change is important to you.

What We Need:

Education:

• Post Secondary Education in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, and/or other related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum five years’ experience working in a senior-level leadership role.
• Previous experience working with a community-based or not-for-profit organization, and a proven understanding of not-for-profit governance and regulations.
• Previous experience in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs, commercial lending, business analysis, and/or operating a business, would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and report on financial performance.
• Demonstrated digital and computer skills, cyber savvy with a willingness or aptitude to learn.
• Demonstrated history of public speaking and/or community involvement.

The Executive Director is a full-time position (35 hrs/week) based out of the office in Belleville, Ontario. Trenval serves the rural communities of City of Belleville, City of Quinte West, Town of Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township, Tyendinaga Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and the Village of Stirling.

The individual within this role will be required to visit clients and community economic development partners with the flexibility to work before and after hours. As a result, a valid driver’s license and use of your own vehicle will be required.

The salary range $95,000 to $115,000.

The application deadline is 4:00 pm, Friday, April 18, 2025.

For those interested in applying, please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing why you feel this opportunity might be a good fit for yourself and our team to Amber Darling, Executive Director, Trenval Business Development Corporation, adarling@trenval.ca . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications are considered confidential. Trenval values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us through your application.