Hi, I’m
Heth Wilson
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Values-driven professional with 15 years in senior finance and operations, complemented by a decade in political operations. Most recent professional focus on Land-based learning, reconciliation, and developing relationship with the Land. Adept at developing internal infrastructure for new and start-up organizational success. Specialized in social enterprise scaling, strategic operational planning, and fostering equitable workplaces through employee-centered hiring and finance processes. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with honed organizational and communication skills.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Child & Nature Alliance of Canada
Executive Director
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Steered organization through major leadership transition and pandemic response and recovery with systems review and implementation, departmental reorganization, national team growth, with focus on increased representation across the country, and deep decolonization work
- Scaled organizational to achieve increased revenues and program delivery by 25% year-over-year
- Increased hiring by 50% in response to demand
- Increased representation in nature work with focus on decolonizing hiring practices, compensating onboarding for contractors, and investing in mentorship and retention strategies
- Oversaw implementation of and transition to new CRM, payroll, and financial management systems
- Responsible for all Board and Committee reporting.
Child & Nature Alliance Canada
Director, Operations & Finance
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- New position created to support organization from start-up to scale phase
- Implemented new HR, operational, and financial supports and systems
- Oversaw annual budgeting and financial forecasting
- Oversaw IRP processes for all vendors, including HR, financial and audit firms
- Oversaw regular financial reporting for leadership, Finance Committee, and Board
- Ensured completion of annual audit and necessary financial and CRA filing.
Canada’s New Democrats (NDP)
Director, Operations & Development
01.2008 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Part of senior leadership team that achieved Official Opposition in 2011
- Oversaw all fundraising, revenue development, internal financial systems and reporting
- Supported all operational implementations and changes pre-election, and post-election with a 400% increase in staff.
Education
Ryerson UniversityToronto, ON
from Non-Profit And Social Sector Management
Prosci
Change Management Certification
01.2019
Warwick UniversityWarwick, UK
MBA
06.2018
Sheffield University
LL.B Law
01.2003
Skills
- QuickBooks Online
- MS Office Suite
- GSuite
- Payroll Software (Ceridian, Wagepoint, RBC PayEdge)
- CRM (Nation Builder, SalesForce, Arlo, Raiser's Edge)
- Financial Management & Compliance
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Operational Policies & Compliance
- Charitable Governance
- Operational Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Vendor Relations
Websites
Timeline
Executive Director
Child & Nature Alliance of Canada
01.2019 - Current
Director, Operations & Finance
Child & Nature Alliance Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director, Operations & Development
Canada’s New Democrats (NDP)
01.2008 - 01.2017
Ryerson University
from Non-Profit And Social Sector Management
Prosci
Change Management Certification
Warwick University
MBA
Sheffield University
LL.B Law
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