President

Job Responsibility:

Maple Leaf Education North America Ltd. (MLENA) wishes to employ a person to be President of MLENA with a particular focus on the establishment and operation of Chinese Learning & Testing Centre in Richmond, BC, as well as the expansion of such Centres across Canada.

Job Title: President

Company: Maple Leaf Education North America Ltd.

Business Address: 8771 Lansdowne Road Richmond, B.C V6X 3X7

Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent position

Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000

Work Hours: 40 hours Work

Location: Richmond, BC, some travel required

Language of Work: English and Chinese

Job Duties:

1. Management of MLENA and promoting the development and growth of the operations of MLENA, and other duties as would reasonably be expected of a President or chief executive officer of a corporation carrying out the mandate of MLENA;

2. Managing the annual operations of MLENA in accordance with plans developed and approved by Shenzhen Maple Leaf Educational Systems (MLES- Shenzhen), and in compliance with all Canadian business practices and legal requirements;

3. Leading, mentoring, and evaluating the teaching faculty at the Centre;

4. Developing and implementing a business plan and establish annual budget and performance targets for the Centre and providing quarterly reports to MLES Shenzhen concerning the operation of Centre

5. Controlling spending, based on the approved budget;

6. Establishing policy directions and documentation for MLENA operations related to hiring and human resource management, financial management, public relations, and other operational requirements;

7. Responsible for the establishment, launch, and success of the Centre in meeting its mandate

8. Identifying, researching, and assessing new business development opportunities for MLENA in North America

9. Responsible for establishing and annually operating Chinese Learning & Testing Centre, compliant with all British Columbia and Canadian business practices and legal requirements.

10. Promoting the Centre's mandate and services throughout Canada to strengthen brand awareness and to expand business opportunities and revenues.

11. Meeting with Chairman of MLES- Shenzhen, and other executives to assess the direction of the Centre strategic planning and the development and implementation of short and long-term goals, plans, and strategies.

12. Providing strong and effective leadership; responsible for the complete operation of the Centre, allocating human and financial resources to ensure all goals are met based on the approved development plans.

13. Hiring and selecting teaching and other staff required for the operation of the Centre. 14. Providing strong leadership and oversight of the Centre's admissions to ensure that annual enrolment goals are met.

15. Providing oversight and management of all teaching, examination, and other staff, as well as students.

16. Researching potential markets and developing plans to open new Centres across Canada; and once approved by the Chairman and/or Board, to negotiate agreements and open new Centres across Canada.

17. Overseeing the operations of additional Centres opened in Canada, including interviewing and hiring the Director for each Centre.

Requirements:

1. A Bachelor's Degree, and education in the field of business administration, or a related field, is required

2. Certification as an instructor of Chinese as a Second Language is required

3. Fluency in English and Chinese is required

4. A strong knowledge and understanding of the market for learners of the Chinese language in Canada; and the capacity to create and implement a targeted marketing plan to reach these learners.

5. Proven experience working in the education industry, and a strong understanding of the education sector both internationally and in North America.

6. More than 10 years of business experience as a middle or higher-level administrator.

7. Proven success in marketing with more than 5 years of experience in successfully meeting marketing goals.

8. Business acumen and strong financial and operational knowledge.

9. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills and international culture literacy.

10. Strong entrepreneurial skills

11. Demonstrated success in all aspects of developing and establishing new businesses

12. Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

13. Results oriented, innovative mindset, motivational abilities, and the ability to find and retain talented employees

How to apply:

1. Email to: View email address on ca.edajobs.com

or

2. View email address on ca.edajobs.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• management: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person