Experienced Executive Director with People Management Skills Salary in Canada

The average salary for an Experienced Executive Director with People Management skills in Canada is C$82,043.

10%

CA$53k

MEDIAN

CA$82k

90%

CA$131k

Salary

C$53k - C$131k

Bonus

C$500 - C$28k

Profit Sharing

C$0 - C$7k

Total Pay

C$51k - C$140k

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Job Description for Executive Director

Executive directors typically act as senior managers of organizations and businesses. Their responsibilities and duties can vary depending on where these professionals work; however, most duties are universal. Executive directors help to design, develop, and implement strategic plans to help their company work in a cost- and time-efficient manner. They are also responsible for overseeing day-to-day activity for the company, as well as developing future plans. The executive director is in some …Read more

Executive Director Tasks

Direct and track operational budget decisions to increase strategic reach and report findings to the Board of Directors.
Establish and maintain working relationships with the press, partners, the community and clients.
Supervise department heads and conduct performance reviews.
Develop, maintain, expand and promote departments, services and offerings.
Analyze operations to enhance efficiency and meet strategic goals.

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Popular Skills for Executive Director

Leadership

C$79,551

456 responses

Budget Management

C$72,856

309 responses

Strategic Planning

C$82,013

300 responses

Operations Management

C$75,551

278 responses

Fundraising

C$72,428

177 responses

Skills that pay less than market rate include Fundraising, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Management and Leadership.

Pay by Experience Level for Executive Director

An early career Executive Director with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of C$62,111 based on 101 salaries. A mid-career Executive Director with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of C$69,152 based on 108 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of C$88,081.

Pay Difference by Location

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▲49%

▲27%

▲25%

▲4%

Vancouver, British Columbia

▼2%

Winnipeg, Manitoba

▼13%

Employees with Executive Director in their job title in Toronto, Ontario earn an average of 49.1% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Calgary, Alberta (48.8% more) and Edmonton, Alberta (26.8% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Winnipeg, Manitoba (12.9% less) and Vancouver, British Columbia (1.9% less).