The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) is a national, not-for-profit organization responsible for the accreditation of continuing pharmacy education in Canada. To fulfill its mandate, CCCEP establishes policies and standards for the accreditation of continuing pharmacy education programs; accredits continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; and accredits a small number of not-for-profit program providers to accredit their own continuing pharmacy education programs in accordance with CCCEP’s accreditation requirements. Established in 1973, CCCEP’s members include the ten provincial pharmacy regulatory authorities and five national pharmacy associations, and its accreditation is recognized by all of Canada’s provincial and territorial pharmacy regulatory authorities.
It is within this context that CCCEP welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Director.
Reporting to the representative Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership aligned with CCCEP’s mission, goals, strategies and priorities. Working with the Board, the Executive Director supports the development of the organization’s strategic plan and ensures its successful implementation. As a small organization with an annual budget of $300,000, 2 FTE staff and a few third-party contractors, the ED is responsible for all aspects of the organization including operations, budget and financial planning, accreditation services, member relations, and governance. Additionally, the ED serves as CCCEP’s spokesperson, representing the organization at conferences and with partners, and advocating for public policies and an enabling environment that align with CCCEP’s mission. With responsibility for CCCEP’s short- and long-term viability, the ED will be actively engaged in reviewing and implementing an innovative strategy for the continued delivery of continuing education to Canada’s pharmacy professionals.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a successful track record in senior leadership roles, have reported to, or worked with, a voluntary representative board of directors, and are well-versed in governance best practices. Experience with professional education, competency-based programming, or accreditation services is a strong asset, as is knowledge of Canadian health or pharmacy policy and legislation. You have strong financial acumen, including managing budgets and risk management activities; experience with relevant charity regulations, non-profit accounting, and CRA guidelines is considered an asset. Colleagues recognize your proven experience cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with sectorial organizations, various levels of governments, and with developing collaborative partnerships. Your strategic communications skills include comfort acting as a spokesperson, articulating strategy, enhancing organizational visibility, and developing programs focused on providing value and service to your organization’s membership. Candidates should hold a relevant degree from a recognized university or college, and a specialization in health policy, pharmacy or adult education is considered an asset.
Compensation Package and Hours: The Executive Director position at CCCEP is a part-time role, requiring 28 hours/week (0.7 FTE). The salary range offered is $105,000-140,000, commensurate with experience, and does not include health benefits. The total compensation package includes 3 weeks’ paid vacation plus statutory holidays, and 1.5 sick/personal days per month (earned and pro-rated).
Location/WFH: CCCEP is a fully remote organization. However, occasional travel (reimbursable as per the organization’s policies) across Canada for meetings is required.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CCCEP, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
CCCEP welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
CCCEP and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
Board of Directors (2)
Niagara Health (NH) believes that every person in its region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, its focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propel it to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.
NH is part of Ontario Health West, a region with broad boundaries, encompassing the former Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. Additionally, NH is one of more than 45 health care partners who comprise the Niagara Ontario Health Team – Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ÉSON), which is committed to building a more integrated, inclusive and seamless health care system with a goal of improving the overall experience and health outcomes. Together, partners are working to create an inclusive, efficient health care system that integrates and streamlines the delivery of health care services, for the residents of Niagara.
NH’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 entitled “Transforming Care” is aimed at designing modern and coordinated care around the needs of patients and their caregivers, making it easier to access quality healthcare services that meet patient needs and improve their experiences and outcomes.
It is within this context that Niagara Health welcomes applications for appointment to its Board of Directors, commencing as soon as possible.
The Board of Directors
Oversight of Niagara Health is provided by a community-based, volunteer Board of Directors, which focuses on the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare services for the communities NH serves.
The Board of Directors has 15 elected Directors, plus 4 ex-officio members. The by-laws can be found here: Niagara Health Corporate By-Law
The Board has the following roles:
Governance oversight by monitoring and assessing NH’s key processes and outcomes, with a view to continuous quality improvement to ensure the best quality of care for our patients and clients.
Formulating NH’s strategic direction, including vision, purpose, and key goals.
Ensuring NH’s financial viability and meeting its obligations in key Accountability Agreements.
Policy formulation to provide guidance to those empowered with the responsibility to manage NH’s operations.
The Board has the following responsibilities:
As required, recruiting the President and CEO and the Chief of Staff/ Executive Vice-President (EVP), Medical Affairs.
Ensuring executive performance management and succession planning.
Ensuring the quality of clinical and operational performance.
Ensuring NH’s financial viability and meeting its obligations in Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health West and the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care.
Ensuring the Board’s own effectiveness and efficiency.
Building relationships and collaborative partnerships, internally and externally.
Duties and Term
Board members are expected to be active and full participants at meetings, with regular attendance, a commitment to good governance, and a belief in the purpose and vision of Niagara Health.
Board members serve a 1-3 years initial appointment, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.
Board members must also serve on at least one committee of the Board.
Time Commitment
To fully contribute to the Board, a minimum time commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per meeting month is anticipated. This encompasses one Board meeting and at least one Committee meeting per month. Attendance at special meetings may be required.
The Board and its Committees meet six (6) times per year unless a special meeting is required.
Geographical Representation
It is preferred that candidates are within a reasonable commuting distance to Niagara to attend board meetings in-person.
At the discretion of the Chair, NH will consider candidates who reside outside the catchment area, and are required to attend some, but not all, Board meetings virtually.
Candidates who live or have lived within the Niagara region are encouraged to apply.
The primary meeting location is the St. Catharines Site but may be held at other sites as determined by the Chair.
Term
Directors are elected by the members for terms of one to three years and may serve a maximum of nine years.
Compensation
Directors serve in a voluntary capacity, without financial remuneration. Approved travel expenses which are inline with the Board policies, will be reimbursed.
Candidate Profile
To complement the skills and experience of its current Board, NH is currently seeking two Independent Directors to join the Board of Directors. NH is particularly interested in leaders with broader public sector accounting knowledge and skills. A financial designation, and experience on a Finance and Audit committee would also be considered a strong asset.
Niagara Health is participating in the federal government’s 50 – 30 Challenge to increase diversity in positions of influence and leadership across the organization. The goal of the Challenge is to give all Canadians a seat at the table by improving access for members of equity-deserving groups including: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons including Black Canadians, people who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse, and or persons living with disabilities. For more information on the 50 – 30 Challenge, please visit: The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage (canada.ca).
Application Process
To be considered for a Board position, please submit a comprehensive board resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Niagara Health and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Vice President, Philanthropy
The Canadian Women’s Foundation (the Foundation) is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. It advances this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change. Through fundraising, granting, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, the Foundation works to achieve feminist systemic change. By granting to and strengthening local community programs across Canada, the Foundation empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. Launched in 1991 by a group of eight trail-blazing women, the Foundation addresses a critical need for philanthropy focused on women and is one of the largest women’s fundraising foundations in the world. With the assistance of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $270 million to fund over 3,400 life-transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.
It is within this context that the Canadian Women’s Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Vice President, Philanthropy, commencing in the first quarter of 2026.
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, and as an integral member of the senior leadership team (SLT), the Vice President, Philanthropy is responsible for the strategic direction, vision and leadership of all the fundraising and donor relations activities at the Foundation. As the chief fundraiser for the Foundation, the Vice President works to increase awareness and philanthropic support of the domestic feminist movement, and the critical issues affecting diverse women, girls, Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people. The Vice President, along with colleagues on the SLT, will also continue to position the Foundation as the charity of choice for this movement. Working with a dedicated, long-standing team, the Vice President mentors, guides and oversees the team of 10 full-time staff via 4 direct reports in the following business units: Community Giving; Individual and Foundation Major and Midlevel Giving; Corporate Giving; and Donor Experience. The Vice President supports the growth of a strong culture of philanthropy in the organization through mentoring and engagement across the Foundation with staff, and with the Board and the Foundation’s volunteers and donors. In addition to this work, the Vice President also manages an active donor pipeline and is responsible for their own fundraising revenue targets. Furthermore, the Vice President is responsible for the unit’s annual and strategic budget and business plans, and with implementing those plans in a manner that ensures the Philanthropy plans align with and support the Foundation’s strategic directions and revenue needs. The Vice President works across the Foundation and in partnership with their colleagues, with a dedicated focus on supporting the Foundation’s philanthropy and donor relations, and with ensuring that both the long-term and short-term goals of the Foundation are achieved.
As the ideal candidate, you are a well-respected and successful senior fundraising professional with a broad range of experience across all giving methods, including annual, planned giving, and major gifts, and from individuals, corporations and foundations. You have demonstrable success as the lead fundraiser, and have solicited multi-year, complex donations in the 5, 6 and 7 figure range. Experience supporting a comprehensive campaign is considered an asset. You are adept at engaging donors and volunteers, have excellent listening skills, and can problem solve and bring innovative ideas to bear. You are knowledgeable, conversant and can speak with ease about the issues of importance to the Foundation, including gender equity, human rights, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and equality. As a people leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your staff team, have experience setting goals and workplans, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment in your organizations. To that end, the ideal candidate must embody what the Foundation is known for: championing gender equity, justice, and feminist philanthropy, and with upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, accountability and support. Bilingualism in both of Canada’s official languages (French/English) is considered a strong asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $125,000-180,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, professional development funds, paid vacation and statutory holidays, and sick/personal days.
Location/WFH: While the Foundation’s office is located in Toronto, Ontario, the Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. Candidates do not need to be based in Toronto, however, must have the ability to travel for work-related purposes.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is strongly committed to equity in employment and seeks to attract, select, and hire a diverse team with a high level of professional skills, passion for and belief in our vision and mission. It aims to be inclusive of diverse people across gender and sexuality spectrums. This includes people who identify as women, girls, trans, Two Spirit, genderqueer, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQIA+. If comfortable, the Foundation encourages candidates to share information about their identities, lived experiences, and the communities they are part of in their cover letter.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
Partner
Griffith Group acknowledges the land upon which we work is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto, or Tkaronto, is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
Griffith Group Executive Search is a privately owned Canadian firm that provides exceptional services to our valued clients. Focused on senior-level recruitment, our team partners with organizations across Canada to support their executive search needs. Our approach Is encapsulated within our vision: “International Reach. Proven Expertise. Boutique Service.” Griffith Group is known for our values of integrity, professionalism, and empowered innovation and our deep commitment to, and demonstrated results in, supporting Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (I-EDIA). As recognized experts in recruitment, Griffith Group Executive Search is named on Hunt Scanlon Media’s “2023 Top 60 Canadian Recruiters,” and “2023 Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters” rankings, as well as the “2023-2024 HR/Diversity Power 65.”
It is within this context that Griffith Group Executive Search is seeking a senior executive search professional to join the team as Partner.
Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with, Managing Partner Jane Griffith, Partners at the firm are revenue generators whose salary are 100% commissioned based. We are seeking Partners who can build a portfolio of clients in a complimentary sector, including but not limited to, healthcare, government, board work, and the private sector. Partners are responsible for creating lasting relationships with clients to support their executive search needs. Working with the firm’s team of dedicated search executives, the Partners oversee and have final responsibility for the search assignments they win. At Griffith Group, Partners are expected to contribute actively to all aspects of the search, from the creation of advertisements and briefs to candidate interviews, long listing, client interviews, and offer negotiations.
As the ideal candidate, you must bring a successful tenure in a revenue generation role from within the executive search industry. You are adept at managing multiple searches simultaneously and can manage competing search timelines and shifting priorities. You are a strong and sophisticated communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills. You are an exceptional relationship builder, and your tenure working on senior level searches provides you with a high level of judgment and the ability to show discretion in managing confidential information. As a proven recruiter, you are adept at conducting interviews and assessing talent, presenting information at client meetings, and navigating with grace and skill all interactions with clients and candidates, whether they be good news updates or providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Candidates must possess experience and comfort in ensuring recruitment practices are equitable and inclusive to all candidates, and particularly to equity-deserving candidates. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree would be considered an asset. Proficiency in both French and English would also be considered an asset but is not required.
Griffith Group prides itself on its excellence and a culture that is team focused, inclusive, innovative, and fast paced. There is a strong and engaged commitment to I-EDIA across the firm; candidates must have interest in contributing to and continuing this commitment. Only candidates who meet the required position experience, will work towards the collective success of the firm, contribute to Griffith Group’s culture, and build collaborative and respectful relationships with colleagues will be selected for interviews.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca). Please note this is a 100% remote position.
Griffith Group welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Director of Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs
About the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (the College)
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is the regulatory agency for dentists in Ontario. The College sets the educational standards, produces guidelines and standards of practice and provides a complaints and investigation process for the public.
The RCDSO is a leader in health care regulation. As the regulatory body for more than 11,000 dentists in Ontario, their mission is to act in the public interest by putting patients first. They are committed to transparency, accessibility, openness, and fairness in all their work .
The College takes an active leadership role in developing system solutions that increase patients’ ability to access oral health care including our support for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
The College is in the last year of a three-year strategic plan. Considerable progress has been made to enhance the service experience for those who contact the College, embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles and actions with our staff and with the profession, and developing evidence informed directions to regulate dentists effectively as technology and corporate ownership permeates oral health care delivery. The development of a 10-year strategic vision and action plan is well underway.
About the Role
Reporting to the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs leads a team of 53 that develops, implements and evaluates policy and process for the College’s Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports; Fitness to Practice and Hearings functions, as mandated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The Director is responsible for the integrity, transparency and legal compliance of investigations, hearings, and monitoring and that decisions made are proportionate, consistent and without bias, as well as compliant with the professional standards and legal precedents. The Director will prioritise Committee decisions and support patient care that is effective, safe and ethical and will ensure the availability of information to the public regarding dentists’ suitability to practice in Ontario. As a member of the College leadership network, the Director contributes to the development and implementation of organizational goals and policies.
Experience and Requirements
The College is looking for a strategic, innovative, systems thinker, who anticipates and embraces change, supports effective change management in leading a large staff team to continuously improve, and to build and sustain a future-oriented department in its use of data, analytics and technology.
Completion of post-secondary degree; law degree is an asset
Minimum 10+ years of progressive and position-related experience in administrative law and/or a regulatory organization, including several years at a management level
Extensive knowledge of the regulatory sector; knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, its regulations and related legislation is an asset
Strong understanding of administrative law principles, tribunals, and procedural fairness is essential
Experience leading and building high performing teams
Demonstrated skills in managing relationships with internal and external partners, including legal counsel
Experience developing and managing budgets
Ability to prioritize, manage and appropriately delegate multiple initiatives, projects and operational priorities
Proficient and comfortable with data, key performance indicators, and other technology to support operational achievement and strategic innovation (e.g. AI)
Critical and innovative thinker with excellent problem solving and communication skills
RCDSO is building its bilingual (French/English) capacity and excellent French language proficiency is required/an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
Target salary range $166,000 – $186,000 commensurate with experience
Comprehensive extended health benefits package, paid vacation, wellness and sick days
A matched Pension Plan (up to 8% of salary) as well as an optional Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Career-related learning and development opportunities
Half-day Fridays between July 1st and September 1st as well as a half-day workday before statutory holidays
Onsite gym, corporate discount to GoodLife Fitness, and wellness-related webinars
Hybrid work schedule with opportunities to connect with colleagues through virtual and in-person social events
Application Process:
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
The College and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.
Chief Executive Officer & Registrar
The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) champions leadership in health data across Canada. CHIMA is a national, member-supported not-for-profit organization that represents certified professionals in health information management. The organization includes the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM), which sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada. CHIMA is a remote-first workplace with a small, collaborative, and purpose-driven team.
It is within this context that CHIMA welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer & Registrar.
Reporting to the Board of Directors of CHIMA/CCHIM, the Chief Executive Officer & Registrar (“CEO”) is the senior-most leader of organization and is responsible for steering it through a dynamic and evolving health information landscape. The CEO, working across the organization and with the Board, guides and shapes the strategic direction, ensures strong governance practices, operational excellence, and fosters a values-driven culture that reflects CHIMA’s mission and vision. The CEO is accountable for the organization’s financial sustainability and its financial performance, budget adherence, and strategic resource allocation, in accordance with the Board-approved budget. The CEO establishes and maintains transparency and clear communication with the Board, staff, regulators and all partners and audiences. As the organization’s representative, the CEO engages thoughtfully and knowledgably in national conversations on health information, digital ethics, and data governance at public events, conferences, and key gatherings, enhancing its visibility and engagement, while cultivating and maintaining relationships. Working with a dedicated senior leadership team, the CEO ensures that all program areas and activities meet the organization’s policy guidelines, reflect the Board’s priorities, align with the strategic plan, and are implemented with a high level of quality and within expected budgets and timelines.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior leadership roles from a similarly sized and complex non-profit organization; experience from a healthcare or health information organization would be considered an asset. Your tenure in management roles has provided you with experience in staff management, strategic planning, creating and executing organizational priorities, and with fostering meaningful relationships with diverse partners including all levels of government, bureaucrats, Ministers, sector agencies, and community organizations. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience reporting to, working with, or being a member of a voluntary Board of a non-profit organization. You have an understanding of operations, risk, compliance and regulations specific to the health sector and foster an inclusive and supportive culture that mentors and develops staff. You are at ease presenting to groups of various sizes and constituents, and with acting as a spokesperson for an organization. Candidates must have demonstrated experience integrating a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens into all aspects of work, and with driving inclusive and equitable outcomes. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is considered an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CHIMA, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: A competitive salary commensurate with experience paired with a comprehensive group benefits plan will be offered to the successful candidate.
Remote Workplace: CHIMA’s head office is located in Toronto and is governed by Ontario NFP standards, its staff operate in a remote-first workplace. Occasional travel (reimbursable as per the organization’s policies) across Canada for meetings is required, however, in this role.
CHIMA welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
CHIMA and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
President and Chief Executive Officer
CanadaHelps is a dynamic, fast growing, technology-driven charitable organization with the mission of increasing charitable giving in Canada. Since its founding in 2000, CanadaHelps has helped over 3 million Canadians donate over $2.2 billion to Canadian charities. Since 2013, it has gone through a period of rapid, double-digit growth, increasing its staff complement to 115FTE, enabling it to process approximately one third of all online giving in Canada (~$450M annually). CanadaHelps is the Canadian leader in online giving and continues to internally develop and promote innovative giving solutions for Canadian charities and donors. It has a nimble and entrepreneurial culture with passionate and engaged staff. It employs a hybrid office model. The head office is located in downtown Toronto, with a second office in Vancouver.
It is within this context that CanadaHelps welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its President & Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will drive further growth of the organization so that CanadaHelps continues to achieve its mission with vigor and urgency. The President & CEO will advance the mission of the organization externally through original thought leadership, advocacy, community involvement within the charitable sector, and acting as a primary spokesperson on behalf of the organization. Internally the President & CEO will anticipate technology and donation trends and their impacts, based on sound analysis, and devise strategies to advance the mission through rapid change. The President & CEO will lead the organization through the successful execution of the strategic and operational plans, particularly in software development, managing risk and ensuring wise allocation of resources. The President & CEO leads a senior executive team that manages the daily operations of the organization in a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture across a group of diverse and talented individuals.
As the ideal candidate, you have a successful track record in senior leadership roles along with growing results in a technologically focused, dynamic, and highly competitive environment. You have a strong commitment to CanadaHelps’ mission and values and understand the complexities of ecommerce and its application to charities and donors. You understand and have employed best practices in managing software development. You have exceptional financial and business acumen, a track record of innovation and growth, and ideally, experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors. You are a future-focused leader with a start-up mindset, a strong sense of urgency and an understanding of how to compete in a fast-changing environment. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and the necessary cultural competencies to lead a multi-generational, culturally diverse workforce. As a key spokesperson for CanadaHelps, the successful candidate should be comfortable with presentations, media, and public relations. Knowledge of the charitable sector and the charitable regulatory framework is an asset. Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized post secondary institution, and an MBA or relevant Master’s degree is considered an asset.
To learn more about this significant leadership opportunity with CanadaHelps, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).
CanadaHelps welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
CanadaHelps is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from all persons including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca.







