Director of Registration and Quality Assurance

The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) oversees the practice of occupational therapy across the province. As a regulator, it is responsible for making sure the public receives safe, effective and ethical care.
COTO is a progressive and dynamic organization, focused on its core mandate to protect the public interest. Ongoing work on various strategic priorities, and an upcoming retirement, has created the need for a new Director of Registration and Quality Assurance. This executive leader will steward regulatory programs, ensure clarity for registrants, and collaborate effectively with the Board and Committees.
This role is not just about leading registration and quality assurance and advising the practice team. It is a cornerstone role that will provide guidance and support to the Registrar and CEO, the Board and the broader community.
Responsibilities
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP – REGISTRATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Directs the strategic and operational plans for the Registration and Quality Assurance programs, ensuring effective development, implementation and evaluation of the programs’ objectives.
• Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of a modernized and harmonized Quality Assurance program in line with best practices and compliant with relevant legislation, regulation, and College bylaws.
• Provides direction to program managers in achieving program goals and objectives, and in setting, tracking and achieving performance metrics.
• Ensures timely and appropriate monitoring and compliance of all committee outcomes, providing guidance regarding interpretation and enforcement of compliance standards and resolution of non-compliance.
• Advises the Practice program as needed, providing expertise and guidance about the practice of the profession, in collaboration with the Registrar and CEO.
COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE SUPPORT
• Ensures the delivery of appropriate staffing and support to the Registration Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, subcommittees and/or working groups as needed.
• Ensures decisions of committees are drafted accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Oversees scheduling, preparation and provision of documents/resource materials, and maintenance of policies for committees, subcommittees and working groups.
• Ensures committee members receive quality orientation, training and education regarding policies, processes and procedures required to make fair decisions about case files.
• Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, ensuring the appropriate flow of timely and accurate information.
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Aligns Registration and Quality Assurance teams with the strategic directions, mandate and regulatory philosophy of the College.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection process, facilitating ongoing training, professional development, performance management, coaching and mentoring of teams in accordance with College’s policies and best human resources practices.
• Delegates work assignments in accordance with individual skills and competencies, ensuring adequate time and resources are provided to meet performance expectations.
• Evaluates the ongoing performance and goals of the Registration and Quality Assurance managers and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Ensures that program managers and staff have opportunities to participate in professional development, regulatory networks and information sharing opportunities.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Leads teams in monitoring program costs and ensuring appropriate budget planning and expenditures.
• Conducts annual and quarterly review of program budget lines, anticipating surplus and shortfall, and implements variance adjustments, alerting the Registrar and CEO and Chief Financial and Operating Officer of potential financial risk.
• Provides input to intermediate and long-term College operating and capital budgets.
• Negotiates contracts for services with vendors and external service providers, monitoring contract deliverables and service level agreements, taking corrective action, and mitigating risk with the Registrar and CEO, as needed.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
• Leads development, implementation, and improvement of data collection processes.
• Develops, implements, and monitors key indicators, evaluating performance against defined targets.
• Integrates data reports and analyses to identify trends and areas of risk and leads the development of quality improvement initiatives to meet targets and address risks.
• Establishes standards and priorities for monitoring data collection, overseeing analysis of trends and development of regulations, standards and guidelines within respective program areas.
COMMUNICATIONS/EXTERNAL RELATIONS
• Represents the College in addressing questions and concerns raised by registrants and other interested parties about the College, the Registration and Quality Assurance program areas.
• Participates on various committees, networks, working groups and task forces in alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
• Leads and participates in the drafting of documents and responses for interest holders/interested parties (e.g., the Ministry of Health, professional associations) as required, disseminating information in a variety of formats for various audiences.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Engages in needs analysis, identifying and articulating issues or gaps in program, and cross-program processes and deliverables, defining desired state characteristics and success criteria.
• Liaises with external agencies on projects related to program functions, as specified by the Registrar and CEO.
• Approves business-case for change including resource requirements (time, staff, materials), cost/benefit of current versus changed state, project charter, milestones/deliverables, and contingency plans.
• Monitors project implementation, ensuring activities meet success criteria and issues are addressed.
EDUCATION
• Leads the identification of key program issues requiring College discussion and action, ensuring consistent and timely education regarding the same.
• Develops network related to occupational therapy profession and represents the College on positions to interested groups as requested by the Registrar and CEO.
• Writes submissions for College publications.
• Recommends and participates in education opportunities for the public and other stakeholders and communicates broadly with registrants.
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION
• Fosters collaboration amongst program areas to support the ongoing development, evaluation and consistent application of high-quality Registration and Quality Assurance functions.
• Works with Communication team with respect to media access to information regarding Committee activities, ensuring consistent messaging and branding of the College’s positions and responses to key issues.
• Collaborates with the Policy Analyst in the research and development of policy and legislative proposals, crafting of policy positions and maintenance of College manuals and documentation.
• Works collaboratively as part of the Senior Leadership Team to discuss and implement College-wide projects and strategic initiatives.

About the Individual
The ideal candidate will be an occupational therapist with experience in practice standards, quality assurance, and program oversight, aligned with COTO’s mandate to ensure safe, competent, and ethical care across the profession.
As an experienced regulatory leader, you have demonstrated the ability to lead through complexity and change while maintaining a clear focus on long-term vision and innovation.
You are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and taking a hands-on approach when needed, ensuring that both strategic leadership and day-to-day operational needs are met.
Your engaging, honest, and transparent communications style allows you to cultivate and maintain strong and trusting relationships with your colleagues, direct reports, partners, and Board members.
Candidates must demonstrate strong alignment with COTO’s values – respectful of all voices, conscious of bias, open-minded, and dedicated to learning. The College is committed to integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices throughout the organization and the occupational therapy profession to protect the public interest.
Qualifications
· University preparation in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the College or an occupational therapy regulator in Canada.
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
· Proven program/project management and people management skills.
· Familiarity with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and with a regulatory environment is preferred.
· Experience working effectively with a Board and committees is preferred.
· French language proficiency is preferred.
Key Competencies
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.
· Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking capabilities.
· Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
· Proven organizational and time management skills, able to set priorities to meet deadlines.
· Models a high degree of professionalism, collaboration, and empathy.
· Exemplary stakeholder engagement and networking skills.
· Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills for a variety of audiences.
· Leadership and supervisory skills including task delegation, performance management, and providing/receiving feedback.
· Experience with development, implementation and/or facilitation of proposals, policies and procedures.
· Demonstrated understanding and application of the principles of continuous quality improvement.
· Flexible and positive; comfortable adapting to change and fostering an environment that welcomes it.
· Demonstrated ability to leverage Microsoft Office Suite at an executive level including Sharepoint and Dynamics 365
· Proven track record of overseeing enterprise database systems and ensuring data governance, and expertise in managing document management frameworks.
Location: Downtown Toronto, Hybrid Schedule
Salary Range and Compensation: This role has a fulsome compensation package that includes a salary of $130,000-$180,000, a HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, four weeks vacation and fully paid health benefits.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
To apply for this impactful leadership opportunity with COTO, 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).
COTO is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and ensuring that their team is reflective of the community and the clients that they work with. Applicants from members of equity deserving groups including but not limited to; people with lived and/or living experience, Black people, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people with marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.
COTO 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 the recruitment and assessment processes.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Executive Director

For over 80 years, Family Service Thames Valley (“FSTV”) has offered counselling and support services to families, parents, and children. Whether it’s relationship difficulties, adjusting to life transitions, or living with a developmental disability, FSTV has programs to help.
FSTV’s mission is to empower people to face life challenges, and its vision is to renew hope and transform lives.
It is within this context that FSTV welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (“ED”) plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of FSTV through community outreach, service delivery, and realizing the goals of the current strategic plan.
Overseeing a dedicated leadership team, the ED is accountable for the effective management of operations, including human resources, financial management, programs and services, and risk management. The ED continues to foster a strong, healthy and mission-driven organizational culture marked by high morale and engaged, skilled, passionate and impactful employees. The ED also champions a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are at the centre of FSTV’s work.
As a key spokesperson for FSTV, the ED advances the agency’s profile through active community presence and meaningful collaboration with sector partners, various levels of government, funders, and relevant professional bodies. The ED also fosters a culture of fundraising, diversifying revenue streams and expanding FSTV’s fundraising initiatives.
About the Individual:
FSTV is seeking a visionary and strategic leader, as well as a strong community builder, with a deep commitment to its mission and vision. The ideal candidate brings progressive leadership experience within the not-for-profit sector; experience within social services, mental health, or family services is considered a strong asset. Your experience includes working with or supporting a voluntary board of directors, and knowledge of governance best practices. You have an understanding of community-based service delivery and a commitment to client-centred, accessible, and responsive programs that meet evolving community needs. You can balance strategic leadership and operational oversight, complemented by financial management experience.
Your leadership style is grounded in compassion, transparency and integrity, and reflects a servant leadership approach. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Lived experience connected to FSTV’s mission is an asset.
You bring a collaborative, systems-oriented approach, with the ability to build partnerships across sectors, nurture relationships, and champion FSTV’s values. A confident and engaging public speaker, you are an effective spokesperson, able to enhance the agency’s visibility, and effectively communicate FSTV’s strategic direction. You have experience navigating complex funding environments, including government and community-based funding, and are comfortable supporting resource development and long-term sustainability.
A BSW, MSW, or another relevant degree from a recognized university or college is strongly preferred.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with FSTV, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca)
Salary Range: $94,800 to $118,500 commensurate with experience.
Location: This opportunity is based in London, Ontario.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada
FSTV 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.
FSTV and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Family Service Thames Valley (“FSTV”) is located on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee. FSTV would also like to recognize the three First Nations communities neighbouring the City of London: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames and Munsee-Delaware Nation.

Director of Corporate Services

The Association of Ontario Midwives Benefits Trust (AOMBT) provides a comprehensive benefits plan to support midwives by proactively managing and protecting their financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
The AOMBT is expanding to meet the needs of its members more effectively and to support this growth, an expanded role has been created, the Director of Corporate Services. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a diverse and evolving portfolio as part of a high performing team while contributing to women’s health and financial wellness in Ontario.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Corporate Services provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, governance, risk management, and corporate operations, ensuring the Trust meets its fiduciary, regulatory, and service obligations to its members.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the core corporate and shared services functions that support the effective operation, governance, and sustainability of the Trust.
Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Stewardship (60%)
• Provide strategic oversight of the Trust’s financial management, sustainability, and long-term planning.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial performance monitoring.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the Senior Management Team, Board of Trustees, committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk mitigation practices.
• Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making.
Information Technology (15%)

• Work in direct collaboration with the AOMBT’s Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to support the delivery of I.T. services to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and standards including:

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of I.T. strategies that align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with I.T. operations, including cybersecurity and data protection

Compliance: Ensure that I.T. data practices and policies comply with relevant laws and regulations

Performance Monitoring: Evaluate the performance of I.T. services and make recommendations for improvements

Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge

Pension Plan Investment Oversight (10%)
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Trust’s retirement savings investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with the organization’s long-term objectives and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with external investment managers, advisors, and the Board of Trustees to develop, implement, and monitor investment policies and member confidence strategies.
• Ensure ongoing evaluation of investment performance, risk, and compliance with regulatory requirements, recommending adjustments as needed to optimize returns and manage risk.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of regular investment reports to the Executive Director, Board, and relevant committees, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Stay informed of trends, best practices, and regulatory developments in pension plan investment management to support the Trust’s sustainability and growth.
Risk & Compliance (10%)
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, act as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees on risk management and compliance.
• Support Board and committee operations, including preparation of materials and policies.
• Oversee enterprise risk management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and Trust agreements
Human Resources & Operations (5%)
• Provide integrated leadership across corporate services (finance, HR, IT, procurement, and systems)
• Ensure systems and processes are efficient, effective, and fit-for-purpose.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen operational maturity.
About the Individual
The Director of Corporate Services will provide both strategic and operational leadership to a team that places a high value on trust, collaboration, and service.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep technical knowledge in all areas of accounting and financial management including reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Experience in Trust reporting and administration will be an asset.
As an experienced senior executive, you have demonstrated the ability to lead and innovate through complexity, change, and constraint while maintaining a clear focus on long term sustainability. Given the small size of the organization, you are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves and taking a hands on approach when needed, ensuring that both strategic leadership and day to day operational needs are met.
Your engaging, honest, and transparent communications style allows you to cultivate and maintain strong and trusting relationships with the Executive Director, your colleagues, direct reports, partners and Board members.
Candidates must demonstrate strong alignment with AOMBT’s mission and values, including a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, demonstrated cultural knowledge, humility, and sensitivity, and the ability to engage respectfully and collaboratively with diverse communities.
Qualifications
• University degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• CPA designation
• Senior leadership experience in finance and/or corporate services within a not-for-profit, public sector, or trust environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience supporting Boards or Trustees in a fiduciary context.
Key Competencies
• Well-developed analytical and strategic mindset
• Ability to present financial information to diverse audiences
• Strong financial and governance acumen
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven project and change management experience
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations
• Collaborative leadership supported by an organization‑wide, systems-thinking perspective
• Capacity to critically evaluate ideas and offer constructive guidance
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and public-interest service

Working Relationships
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Works closely with: Board of Trustees and Board Committees
• External relationships: Auditors, legal counsel, regulators, service providers
Location: Toronto, Hybrid Schedule
Salary Range and Compensation: This role has a fulsome compensation package that includes a salary of $130,000-$150,000, a group RRSP contribution, four weeks vacation and fully paid health benefits including a significant health spending account.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
To apply for this impactful leadership opportunity with AOMBT, 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).
AOMBT is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and ensuring that their team is reflective of the midwifery community and the clients that they work with. Applicants from members of equity deserving groups including but not limited to; people with lived and/or living experience, Black people, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people with marginalized identities are encouraged to apply.
AOMBT 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 the recruitment and assessment processes.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Senior Manager, Membership Growth

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (“GGC”), a national membership-based organization, empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be. GGC’s mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. GGC provides girls age 5-17 with the opportunity to try new experiences, challenge themselves and build their confidence, all within a safe environment. GGC’s volunteers help deliver a unique program that encourages girls to build life skills in outdoor adventure, financial literacy, mental health, advocacy and more. Together, GGC is building a better world, by girls.
It is within this context that GGC welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Senior Manager, Membership Growth (“Senior Manager”). This is a unique opportunity to lead GGC’s Membership Growth function, which includes girl/youth members and adult volunteers.
Reporting to the Chief Brand and Business Development Officer, the Senior Manager is responsible for driving national membership expansion. The Senior Manager sets and executes a comprehensive membership growth strategy, oversees all acquisition initiatives for girls/youth and adult volunteers, and builds scalable pipelines and lead generation funnels that support sustainable, long term growth and increase participation in GGC’s programming. This includes leading planning, budgeting, performance measurement, and evaluation, as well as developing data driven strategies tied to clear KPIs, such as lead generation and conversion to continuously improve membership growth.
The Senior Manager leads a multidisciplinary team, including the Team Lead, Membership Growth; Team Lead, Community Engagement; Specialist, Alumnae Engagement; Coordinator, Membership Growth; and Specialist, Membership Growth, and fosters a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance culture. The Senior Manager also collaborates with internal teams, such as GGC’s Research & Data team and Brand & Marketing team, to deliver coordinated national and provincial campaigns, and ensures all initiatives are effectively planned, delivered, and evaluated.
The Senior Manager builds and sustains strong relationships with community partners and key stakeholders to support continued membership growth and broaden GGC’s reach. This includes overseeing Brand Ambassadors and Community Engagement volunteers as extensions of GGC’s membership growth, and working in close partnership with Provincial Councils and volunteer leaders to support local membership priorities while mobilizing their networks to advance national growth initiatives. Through these efforts, the Senior Manager plans and executes high-impact community initiatives that create sustained pipelines for girl, volunteer, and alumnae recruitment.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an innovative mindset and the confidence to challenge the status quo in pursuit of meaningful growth. Drawing on progressive experience in business development, growth strategy, marketing, or a related discipline, you have successfully designed and executed acquisition strategies that drive sustained participation and membership growth, ideally within the public, not-for-profit, or social purpose sector. Experience working within women and girl-focused, youth-serving, membership-based, and/or volunteer-driven environments is considered a strong asset.
You bring demonstrated experience leading and coaching high performing teams while influencing, aligning, and mobilizing diverse internal and external stakeholders to deliver on shared growth objectives. You are equally comfortable working across teams and with external partners to deliver coordinated and impactful growth initiatives. Candidates must have a commitment to applying GGC’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to ensure growth strategies reach and resonate with diverse communities.
You are motivated by outcomes, move seamlessly from strategy to execution, and can reverse engineer targets into actionable plans that grow participation and strengthen organizational reach. A strategic and analytical thinker with solid business acumen, you are comfortable using data and performance metrics to guide decisions and measure success. You have working knowledge of contact management, data protection standards, and regulatory compliance, including CASL, PIPEDA, and experience applying these standards. Experience leveraging CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and analytical tools to manage pipelines and track performance is an asset. Post-secondary education in business, sales, marketing or a related field is also an asset.
Salary Range and Benefits: $86,100.00 – $101,610.00 annually, generous health benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Health Service Spending Account), paid time off, and eligibility to join the pension plan after 12 months.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with GGC, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Location/WFH: This is a remote position. However, candidates must be able to travel regularly to GGC’s Toronto office for in-person collaboration with the team, typically at least once per month.
Please note that GGC accepts all genders for job applications. GGC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, values a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free, and encourages applications 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.
GGC and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy

Vice-President, Revenue & Strategic Partnerships

Kinvia, previously known as Canadian Feed the Children, envisions a world in which children, youth, and their communities thrive, realizing their full potential. Kinvia works in partnership with local NGO’s and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia, and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Kinvia is here with communities who are building local, self-reliant, sustainable systems to provide food for their children, youth, and families across generations. It works in solidarity with communities to impact all areas of nourishment at all stages of their lives, including income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts.
It is within this context that Kinvia welcomes applications for the position of Vice President, Revenue & Strategic Partnerships, commencing Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Revenue & Strategic Partnerships (“VP”) is accountable for advancing its long-term financial sustainability through an integrated, diversified, and partnership-driven revenue strategy aligned with Kinvia’s 10-year strategic directions. As a key member of Kinvia’s Senior Leadership Team, the VP advises and supports the President & CEO and the Board to advance Kinvia’s mission and financial sustainability. Mentoring, supporting, and collaborating with a dedicated team, the VP ensures donor and constituent relationships are built and stewarded, while providing strategic leadership to the team in executing key initiatives, ensuring vision, growth, and relationship-building are fully realized in practice. Key aspects of this role include revenue generation and diversification, resource mobilization, as well as integrated communications, storytelling, stewardship activities, and brand enablement to ensure that all fundraising communications and engagement strategies effectively support Kinvia’s brand and revenue generation and diversification objectives.
The ideal candidate’s career demonstrates progressive advancement into senior fundraising and leadership roles, including overseeing staff and ideally reporting to a board on fundraising matters. Candidates should have a breadth of experience across the areas in the portfolio, including storytelling, digital engagement and leveraging an organization’s brand to support donor engagement and revenue generation, and with relationship-based fundraising across multiple revenue streams including annual giving, mass market, major gifts and with individuals, foundations, and corporations. As a strategic, systems-thinking leader, candidates have strong financial and budgetary acumen, including managing budgets and with multi-year planning and forecasting, relevant charity regulations, and of CRA guidelines. As a senior executive, you also have experience leading through complexity, change and constraint while maintaining focus on long-term sustainability. Your engaging, honest, and transparent communications style is evident by how you cultivate and maintain strong and trusting relationships with donors and partners, and with your colleagues, direct reports, and Board members. Candidates must demonstrate strong alignment with Kinvia’s mission and values, including a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, demonstrated cultural knowledge, humility, and sensitivity, and the ability to engage respectfully and collaboratively with diverse communities, including Indigenous partners in Canada and global partners across Kinvia’s programs.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Kinvia, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $150,000-185,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, up to 5% matching RRSP contribution, 20 days paid vacation plus statutory holidays.
Location/Work Hours: While Kinvia is remote first work environment it requires the successful candidate to be based in Toronto or Ottawa and be available to work occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate fundraising events, donor meetings across time zones, and urgent deadlines. The role also requires candidates to be able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Kinvia is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free recruitment and employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of its community. It encourages and welcomes applications from qualified applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Director of Development

Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) is the leading destination in Toronto to experience sustainable horticulture, and to better understand our collective role as stewards of our ecosystem. With free admission and over 300,000 visitors a year, TBG welcomes everyone to learn to love plants. Beyond an inspiring plant oasis, TBG is a dynamic community hub and an engaging learning environment.
In partnership with the City of Toronto, TBG is embarking on an exciting landmark capital expansion. Today the Garden is a 4-acre botanical garden nestled in the City of Toronto’s Park System adjacent to Edwards Gardens and the Wilket Creek Ravine. As the Garden prepares to expand its managerial oversight across thirty-five acres (in a phased approach), the organization is scaling up to achieve sustained organizational performance as a relevant and inspiring living museum.
TBG connects people and plants, fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning.
As TBG celebrates 70 years of impact, and as the Garden prepares for future capital and programmatic expansion, the Development team is continuing to evolve and strengthen its fundraising capacity, supporting continued growth in fundraising for the Garden’s operations and preparing the organization for future capital fundraising.
Within this dynamic context, TBG invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Director of Development, commencing by early summer 2026. Joining at a pivotal time, the Director will work alongside TBG’s passionate 20+ member team, dedicated to connecting the City of Toronto—and its many visitors—with the beauty and importance of nature.
How you will make an impact
This is a meaningful opportunity for a strategic, people-first leader to deepen and expand a culture of philanthropy across the organization, steward lasting donor relationships, and ensure the Garden’s long-term sustainability and growth.
Reporting to the CEO, Stephanie Jutila, and as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Development (“Director”) plays an active and strategic role in advancing TBG’s philanthropic priorities. The Director leads and empowers a small but dedicated team and is accountable for the execution of a comprehensive fundraising and revenue strategy that includes annual giving, membership, corporate engagement and sponsorship, grants, special events, planned giving and the growth and stewardship of a major gifts pipeline.
In this role, the Director manages their own donor pipeline, while supporting the CEO to advance relationships and drive philanthropic revenue growth. The Director also provides strategic guidance and support to the Board and deepens engagement with the Development Committee, enabling them to meaningfully engage their networks and play an active and impactful role in advancing TBG’s fundraising priorities.
As an integral member of the leadership team, the Director supports and collaborates with colleagues across the Garden, including the Marketing and Audience Engagement, Horticulture, Learning, and Guest Experience teams, among others, to grow non-philanthropic revenue sources and integrate philanthropy into the broader visitor, programmatic, and community experience.
About the Individual
As the ideal candidate, you are a motivated, energetic, and future focused leader who brings equal parts vision and execution to your work, with a deep passion for the mission of TBG – connecting people to plants, fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning.
You have achieved ambitious revenue targets, led comprehensive fund development programs, and have experience with a broad range of fundraising and revenue streams, including annual giving, major and mid-level gifts, membership, events, and sponsorship. You have a sophisticated understanding of moves management that is thoughtful and responsive. Your experience spans the entire donor life cycle, from prospect identification through to stewardship, and includes knowledge of how to structure multi‑year gifts.
A strong people leader and relationship builder, you are known for authenticity, intentional listening, and the ability to connect with people in ways that inspire trust and shared purpose. You have previously managed and mentored a team, and will cultivate an ambitious, collaborative team culture that is agile, supportive and innovative. You thrive working in partnership – empowering teams, supporting senior leaders and volunteers, and contributing both strategically and hands-on in pursuit of shared goals, while also operating with a high degree of independence, sound judgement, and personal accountability. You communicate with clarity and influence, allowing you to advocate for the organization, provide meaningful support to fellow colleagues, board members and volunteers, and foster strong relationships with a diverse base of engaged donors, sponsors and partners.
You understand that growth requires both vision and systems; your comfort with donor databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) and operational processes will help TBG establish solid foundations for long-term success. You are visionary yet grounded, able to imagine what is possible while also building the practical steps needed to get there.
You have demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and are committed to TBG as a garden for all; a diverse community that recognizes the life-giving role of nature, working together for a more sustainable world.
Post-secondary education is an asset, as is a CFRE designation. Experience working with annual giving and membership-based organizations, such as museums, cultural, environmental or educational institutions is also an asset, as is experience working in support of a voluntary board of directors.
To Apply: To apply or explore this key leadership position at Toronto Botanical Garden further, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter, in confidence, to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Location: Surrounded by gardens and greenspace, TBG’s Development office is housed in a historic building designed by Raymond Moriyama, located at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue East and Leslie Street (North Toronto, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1P2). The office is easily accessible via TTC, on the 54 Eglinton or 162 Lawrence bus routes and the Leslie Street stop of the Eglinton LRT.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $90,000-$130,000. The total compensation package includes an employer-paid benefits package, an employee assistance program, 3 weeks paid vacation plus statutory holidays, along with annual wellness and give-back days.
Use of AI: As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.
Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy
Toronto Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, diverse and inclusive environment. TBG’s workplace has a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. TBG encourages all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, or disability status.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
Toronto Botanical Garden and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
We acknowledge that the Toronto Botanical Garden is situated on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishabeg, 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 is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.

Executive Director

Join this dynamic organization at an exciting time of stewarding recent growth in fundraising, programs and services, and community advocacy.
Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is an essential and trusted Community Hub that connects, engages, and takes collaborative action in supporting Malvern communities to thrive. MFRC uses public spaces and deep and authentic connections to bring people together with a focus on those that need the organization the most.
MFRC supports community members across all stages of life with practical, high-quality programs designed to meet real needs. This includes children’s programs, which support young and school-aged children to get a great start; Malvern Urban Farm, which drives fresh food access; and Youth Hubs, which provide a safe and welcoming space for young people to connect. MFRC also offers counseling and resources for survivors of gender-based violence, and space for older adult members to engage in social, educational, physical and mental wellness programs. Its newcomer programs engage and support new community members through language classes, cultural orientation workshops, employment assistance and community engagement activities.
In 2025 alone, over 21,000 children, youth, families, women, newcomers, and seniors accessed MFRC’s programs and services, each shaped with purpose, equity, and heart. MFRC practices a daily commitment to strengthen inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, including safer spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and a youth advocacy and action program to explore policy, challenge inequitable systems and lead conversations on housing, education and food insecurity.
It is within this context that MFRC welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Executive Director, who will assume the role in Spring 2026 or soon after.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides leadership to enable MFRC to successfully implement and achieve its vision and mission. The Executive Director is responsible for managing MFRC’s operations including the accountability for financial activities, programs and services, Board governance, relationships with funders, advocacy, and community and government relations. Working with a dedicated senior leadership team, the ED is also responsible for developing internal processes and structures which create and support a culture of innovation and learning across the organization and foster a philosophy of success through teamwork. As MFRC’s 2023-2026 strategic plan ends, the ED, working in support and collaboration with the Board, will lead the organization through the creation and implementation of its next strategic plan, ensuring MFRC’s short- and long-term viability.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a successful track record in senior nonprofit leadership roles and with designing and leading programs that provide solutions to service gaps in the community. As a seasoned leader, you are knowledgeable of governance best practices and have experience reporting to, working with, or being a member of a voluntary board of a charitable organization. You have excellent communications skills and are comfortable acting as a spokesperson and with donor and community engagement and stewardship. You bring experience leading a team and enjoy motivating, recruiting, developing, and retaining highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that are multigenerational and diverse. Candidates must be dedicated to MFRC’s vision and values and demonstrate a commitment to promoting social inclusion, diversity, and social justice, and working with marginalized groups and vulnerable populations.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with MFRC, 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- $165,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes an employer-paid benefits package, group retirement savings plan with matching contribution, professional development funds, paid vacation, and sick/personal days.
Location/WFH: MFRC is located in Scarborough, Ontario and offers a hybrid work environment of a maximum of 1 day a week from home.
Use of AI: As part of our recruitment practices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this job posting.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
MFRC 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.
MFRC 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.

Head Coach, Competitive Programs

The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club (YKGC) provides recreational and competitive gymnastics in a safe and supportive environment that promotes overall life-long fitness, skill development, and positive self-esteem for all. The club, founded in 1979, started using school gyms but in 2003, opened its own facility attached to the Multiplex arena. The club has broad community support from civic clubs, corporations and parents. Run by a volunteer Board of Directors, YKGC is the only dedicated gymnastics facility in the Northwest Territories. The club has a strong history of recreational programs as well as competitive programs. In 2024, the Club was represented by four athletes at the Arctic Games. The club is on solid financial ground with a membership roster of 600 athletes and staff of 29 including full and part-time coaches.
It is within this context that the Canadian Yellowknife Gymnastics Club welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Head Coach, Competitive Programs.
The Head Coach of the competitive program is a senior leadership role within the Yellowknife Gymnastics Club, reporting to the General Manager and responsible for shaping the technical direction of the organization and ensuring the delivery of high-quality competitive gymnastics programs for the community. This position combines hands-on coaching with strategic planning and administrative leadership to foster athlete development, mentor coaches, and maintain program excellence.
While the Search Committee recognizes that it is unlikely that any one individual will possess all the desired qualifications in equal measure, the ideal candidate should have the following:
Minimum Qualifications
 Minimum NCCP Level 2 certification (or equivalent) in Artistic Gymnastics
 Minimum NCCP Level 1 Trampoline certification
 Ability to obtain clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Screening Checks
 Minimum 2 years of professional coaching experience, including leadership responsibilities
 Strong knowledge of WAG and MAG technical requirements and competition standards
 Experience with JO, Xcel, CCP, and Provincial Code of Points
 Excellent communication, and leadership skills
 Able to consistently carry out regular administrative tasks
 Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
 Demonstrated history of mentoring young coaches
 Interpersonal skills necessary to work with a variety of members of the community including parents, volunteers, teachers and board members
 Ability to successfully run both competitive and recreational programs
To apply or explore this key leadership position at the Yellowknife Gymnastics Club, please submit a resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Compensation Parameters: This position is a full-time, permanent with a salary range of $85,000 – $104,000 based on experience and qualifications. There is a benefits package (medical/dental) and the opportunity for career progression. Relocation assistance is available.
Work Schedule:
 Coaching – 25 hours per week
 Administrative – 12.5 hours per week
 Travel to competitions from February to June
Use of AI: Griffith Group does not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the process. All candidate evaluations are conducted by our experienced team of Consultants and Partners. Our use of AI is limited to non-evaluative tasks, never replaces human judgement in candidate assessment, and is always guided by ethical standards.
Territorial Acknowledgement
The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club acknowledges that it is located in Chief Drygeese territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional land of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of all other Indigenous Peoples including the North Slave Métis, and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club 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 the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Vice President, Programming & Content

TVO Media Education Group is Ontario’s partner in learning. As a digital-first Crown agency, TVO enriches lives through storytelling, civic engagement, and world-class educational resources. Through its family of brands, including TVO ILC, TVO Learn and Mathify, TVOkids, and TVO Today, it serves learners of all ages across the province. TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education and a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario. Its work supports Ontario’s curriculum, advances public learning outcomes, and contributes to a strong and equitable education system. As TVO continues to evolve as a digital-first learning and media organization, programming and content remain central to our public mandate, audience trust, and long-term relevance.
It is within this context that TVO welcomes applications for the position of Vice President, Programming & Content, commencing Spring 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Pary Bell and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President, Programming & Content (“VP”) is the executive steward of TVO’s programming and editorial strategy. The VP operates at the intersection of public trust, editorial excellence, and digital transformation, translating TVO’s mandate into a clear programming roadmap supported by measurable outcomes, disciplined budget management, and cross-organizational collaboration. The VP provides clear ownership and accountability for the development, commissioning, acquisition, and performance of content across broadcast and digital ecosystems. This role is central to maintaining TVO’s editorial integrity, Canadian content leadership, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring TVO’s content remains distinctive, discoverable, and aligned with its educational mandate.
Working with a team of more than 80 staff, comprised of both unionized and non-unionized positions, the VP oversees the strategy, performance, and leadership of TVO’s content portfolio across children’s programming, documentaries, and current affairs in broadcast and digital ecosystems, ensuring delivery of high-quality, mission-aligned programming that advances learning outcomes, reflects Ontario’s diversity, and meets regulatory requirements. They are responsible for the Programming & Content budget across development, production, acquisition and promotion. They must also ensure compliance with CRTC requirements, accessibility standards, rights and clearances, and internal editorial policies.
The ideal candidate is an executive leader with demonstrable successful experience in content strategy, commissioning, or production within a journalistic, public service, or children’s and factual media environment. Candidates must be able to operate at a senior organizational level and balance editorial ambition with governance, risk management, and public accountability. As a qualified candidate, your career includes experience with portfolio performance, regulatory compliance, and complex budget management. You bring a deep understanding of the media landscape, funding models, and regulatory environment to be able to negotiate rights, manage intellectual property, and align content strategy with TVO’s organizational objectives. Experience working within a complex unionized public sector, not-for-profit, education, or publicly accountable organization is valued . As an experienced executive, you have overseen teams and enjoy motivating, recruiting, developing, and retaining highly engaged, passionate and dedicated team members. Candidates also must have strong financial and budgetary acumen, managing large and complex budgets, and with balancing editorial ambition with public accountability, governance, and risk management. Candidates must hold a university degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is considered an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with TVO, 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).
Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday March 27, 2026.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $165,000-185,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes day one access to the Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OPB Ontario Pension Board); health benefits; bonus eligibility and an attractive vacation plan.
Office location: As TVO is an agency of the Ontario Government, this role requires the successful candidate to be in office full time (5-days a week) at TVO’s head office (Yonge & Eglinton).
TVO welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
TVO 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.

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

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 Executive Assistant and Board Liaison.
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison provides senior-level support and assistance to the President & CEO on all matters related to the smooth and successful functioning of the President’s office. The Executive Assistant liaises with internal and external stakeholders, board members, donors and funders and presents a professional, proficient and welcoming impression of the organization. This position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality; a proactive and strategic approach to all aspects of the work; and the ability to manage multiple priorities with rapidly changing levels of urgency.
The ideal candidate is an experienced and senior level professional assistant. You are adept at managing multiple priorities, often with conflicting priorities, on behalf of a President. You have an excellent customer service mindset and you quickly build trust and credibility in a collaborative and positive way.
You are an agile thinker who solves problems while using discretion and a high degree of confidentiality. Your tenure in similar roles has equipped you with excellent organizational skills, superior judgement, exceptional communications skills and a track record of success in advancing priority projects with complex risk and issues management.
The ideal candidate will have high integrity and an unwavering commitment to and demonstrated ability to advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
To learn more about this important opportunity with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, 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).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $70,000 -$90,000 commensurate with experience. The 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 north Toronto, Ontario, the Foundation offers a hybrid work environment with three days a week in the office.
Use of AI: Griffith Group does not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the process. All candidate evaluations are conducted by our experienced team of Consultants and Partners. Our use of AI is limited to non-evaluative tasks, never replaces human judgement in candidate assessment, and is always guided by ethical standards.
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 Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.