Rakesh Patel

CEO

As the CEO of RFCSL, I am responsible for the overall success of the organization and for making top-level managerial decisions. I consult with the entire leadership team and Board members for input on major decisions, but the ultimate final decisions are within my authority.

I meet with the Board members quarterly to review the company’s performance, which is based on input and reports from the entire leadership team, including the Finance Manager. Board members are a group of individuals who are directly affiliated with RFCSL through internal and external recruitment processes. Currently, I chair the Board meetings.

In general, my day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Communicating with stakeholders internally and externally
  • Monitoring the progress of RFCSL’s short-term and long-term agency goals, i.e., setting and revising strategic goals to ensure they are measurable and describable
  • Monitoring RFCSL’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values
  • Monitoring and evaluating the leadership members, including senior managers
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Assessing risk management issues and taking action to rectify them
  • Overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including managing expenses and receipts, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with acceptable accounting principles, with the assistance of a Financial Assistant
  • Developing budgets, conducting monthly financial reviews and reports, supervising annual audits by external auditors, and liaising with funders
  • Ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow within the organization, creating and maintaining a positive and productive work environment, and fostering a culture of communication, collaboration, and safety
  • Assisting with IT support, managing budgets and expenses, and coordinating office policies and procedures

In memory of Rob, our esteemed founder, whose vision and dedication laid the foundation for RFCSL. His legacy continues to inspire and guide us every day.

RFCSL Holiday 

December 25      Thursday        Christmas Day
December 26       Friday            Boxing Day
December 29       Monday         In lieu of Easter Monday
December 30       Tuesday         In lieu of Remembrance Day
December 31       Wednesday   Floating day
Jan 1, 2026          Thursday        New Year’s Day
Jan 2, 2026          Friday             Mandatory Day Vac or LOA

 

RFCSL Holiday October 13 Monday, 2025 Thanksgiving Day

RFCSL Holiday September 1 Monday, 2025 Labor Day

RFCSL Holiday August 04 Monday, 2025 Heritage Day

RFCSL Holiday July 1 Tuesday, 2025 Canada Day

RFCSL Holiday May 19 Monday, 2025 Victoria Day

RFCSL Holiday April 18 Friday, 2025 Good Friday

RFCSL Holiday February 17 Monday, 2025 Family Day

RFCSL Holiday January 01 Monday, 2024 New Year's Day

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