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Business Director

Business Director

Company: Mennonite Community Services of Southern Ontario
Contact Person: Mary Giesbrecht
Location/Address:
16 Talbot St. East
Aylmer, Ontario , N5H 1H4
Phone: 226-544-0380

Position Description

Job Title: Business Director (New, Permanent Position)
Starting Date: August 1, 2026
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week. Days, Evenings and Saturdays
Wage: Base salary $48,000+ per year, depending on experience, plus benefits

Job Summary:

The Business Director is accountable for overseeing MCS’s revenue generating programs and facilities. This would include financial operations. The Business director will embody the values of MCS, fostering a philosophy of faith, and innovation while upholding compliance with regulatory standards and ethical practices, ensuring all revenues are invested back into MCS and its programs.

Job Duties:

Operations:

  • Oversee commercial operations and finances
  • Oversee building maintenance and contracts
  • Review, negotiate, and maintain multiple lease agreements
  • Identify opportunities that support programs in alignment with MCS’s vision and present these to the Executive Director

Financial Management:

  • Assist in the financial management of MCS
  • Ensure financial controls are followed
  • Assist with the preparation of annual budgets
  • Work in collaboration with bookkeeper and auditor to maintain financial records

Team Management:

  • Assist in training, and creating a strong team of employees
  • Manage and mentor store supervisory staff
  • Review performance and potential for growth of reporting staff annually

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Relevant financial and negotiation experience
  • Post Secondary financial/business education or significant experience
  • Experience within a not-for-profit charity an asset
  • 6+ years experience in leadership
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Good Microsoft Office skills
  • Appreciation for the Low German language, people, and culture an asset
  • Ability to speak Low German language an asset
  • Commitment to Jesus centred faith and non-violent peacemaking
  • Hours must be flexible, willingness to work some evenings and Saturdays
  • Police check for the vulnerable person sector required upon hire at applicants’ expense
  • Must be willing to adhere to all health and safety protocols required by Public Health
  • A complete list of job duties is found on the job description.

Only suitable applicants will be asked to complete an application or be invited for an interview.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the review of resumes or applications.

MCS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Posted: June 30, 2026 | Expires: September 28, 2026
Posted Under: Executive
Career ID: [ 19814 ]

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