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.

Director, Development & Partnerships

Anchored under Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway and guiding its complex future, The Bentway works to ignite the urban imagination, using the city as site, subject, and canvas. Phase 1 of The Bentway, which opened in 2018, has become a vital public space, backyard park, cultural platform, connector for the western Waterfront corridor and a demonstration of what is possible. The Bentway is a not-for-profit and civic organization leading a creative movement to re-imagine the opportunities of urban spaces. It is powered by vital partnerships with the City of Toronto, residents, supporters, artists, designers and city-builders. This is an especially exciting moment to join The Bentway. The organization is actively building on the success of its first eight years by advancing a vision to scale its impact across the full length of the Gardiner, from Dufferin to the Don Valley Parkway. Recent seasons have introduced larger, more ambitious public art installations, increased year-round programming, and new initiatives focused on urban innovation, public-space experimentation, and community co-creation. The Bentway is also moving forward with multi-year site improvements and collaborations with key civic partners to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and connectivity throughout the Gardiner corridor.
It is within this context that The Bentway welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Director, Development and Partnerships, commencing by early spring 2026.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Development and Partnerships (“Director”) will envision, articulate and execute The Bentway’s fundraising plan. Working with a team of two fundraising professionals, the Director will foster a culture of philanthropy, building an environment that encourages philanthropic contributions through civic engagement, art installations, and the creation of public spaces. The Director will be focused on a growth mandate focused on two main areas of support; its pipeline of major gift donors to support of a future campaign, and its corporate partnerships and grants portfolio (arts councils, family foundations, etc.). To support these efforts, the Director will manage their own donor pipeline, support the CEO’s fundraising activities, and guide the Board on how best to engage its networks of individual, corporate and foundation donors. Additionally, the Director will support colleagues across the organization, especially those in the Programming, Planning & Design and Events departments, to evolve and grow non-philanthropic revenue from a variety of sources, including grants, government funding, and corporate activations, all with the goal of increasing The Bentway’s revenue generation activities and income. As a brand ambassador, the Director will also represent the organization at donor meetings and relevant charitable events and conferences, growing awareness and knowledge of the impactful work that The Bentway conducts.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established and progressive track record in major gift fundraising; experience from an arts or culture organization is considered an asset. You have proven experience with the full donor life cycle, from identification through to stewardship, and have successfully solicited gifts in the 6 figure range from individuals, corporations and foundations. You understand how to structure multi-year gifts and have knowledge of relevant charity regulations and CRA guidelines. As the Director of the department, you have managed and mentored staff in your previous roles, and will foster a culture of innovation and ambition that matches the fast-paced start up environment of The Bentway. Colleagues recognize your ability to cultivate relationships with donors, as well as your skills in building and sustaining strong relationships with various partners including all levels of governments, Indigenous communities, sectoral organizations, and community leaders. Your strong communications skills have aided your ability to articulate and advocate for an organization, and to support board members and fundraising volunteers. Candidates must be passionate about The Bentway’s vision and have demonstrate a commitment to advancing models of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and Reconciliation.
To learn more about this impactful fundraising opportunity with The Bentway, 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: $100,000-130,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes an employer-paid benefits package and additional health spend account, employee assistance program, and 3 weeks paid vacation plus statutory holidays.
Location/WFH: The Bentway offers a hybrid work environment, requiring the successful candidate to be in office a minimum of 2 days per week. As such, candidates must live within a daily commuting distance of downtown Toronto.
The Bentway 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.
The Bentway 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 Director

Street Health is a community-based, not-for-profit agency that has been providing innovative physical and mental health programs and advocacy to homeless and insecurely housed individuals in downtown Toronto for almost 40 years. Located within the downtown-east neighborhood of Toronto, Street Health works to improve the health and wellbeing of people who are homeless and under-housed by addressing the social determinants of health through its innovative nursing, mental health, harm reduction, overdose prevention, outreach and identification replacement programs, and through advocacy, education and research.
It is within this context that Street Health welcomes applications for the appointment of its Executive Director.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (“ED”) will provide visionary, inclusive, and values-driven leadership, and advocate for the interests of people experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, and people living with mental health challenges.
Deeply grounded in principles of social justice, equity, and harm reduction, the ED will advance Street Health’s mission and ensure the organization remains a recognized leader in improving the health and well-being of people who are homeless or under-housed or underserved through low barrier and equitable care, advocacy, and education.
The ED will continue implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, translating its priorities into measurable outcomes. They will oversee finance, administration, and human resources; execute fundraising goals; and strengthen relationships in the community and with key partners and stakeholders.
As an active, engaged, and hands-on leader, the ED will empower a passionate and committed team, centring and supporting staff well-being, resilience, and cross-agency collaboration. The ED will enhance communication and engagement across the organization and foster a culture of learning and growth where innovation is encouraged, and lived experience is valued and supported. Additionally, the ED will continue a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
About the Individual:
As the ideal candidate, you bring senior leadership experience within the not-for-profit, health, or social services sector. You thrive in leading people and driving strategy in a rapidly changing and complex frontline operational environment. You have experience working with a Board of Directors coupled with financial acumen, and knowledge of human resource management and change management. Experience leading teams within a unionized environment and with union negotiations (collective bargaining) is an asset.
You are an authentic, collaborative leader who builds trust and fosters engagement, and you possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. You are comfortable representing the organization, serving as its ambassador within the community and with donors, actively advocating for systemic change, and amplifying the voices and stories of the people Street Health supports.
Candidates must have a strong understanding and commitment to social justice and principles of anti-racism, health equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Experience in and knowledge of community-based health or social service provision, harm reduction, mental health and/or health equity is essential. Lived experience connected to Street Health’s mission is an asset. Knowledge of the local environment, including Street Health’s many partner agencies would be an asset, as is a graduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Location: This position is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Salary Range and Compensation: $130,000 – $145,000 and a generous benefits package.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Street Health, 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 ).
Street Health is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and developing a workforce that is reflective of the communities and clients that they work with. Street Health strongly encourages applications 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.
Street Health 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 assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Executive Director

About ICMHA:
Operating since 1956, Island Community Mental Health Association (ICMHA) is a leading non-profit organization committed to delivering best practices in evidence based programming and service provision within the mental health and substance use sector.
ICMHA provides person centered, recovery oriented, and psycho-social rehabilitation (PSR) informed-care across a spectrum of services including housing and housing supports, group and one-on-one programming, and in Licensed Care settings. ICMHA promotes personal wellness and community integration by providing meaningful and effective services to its clients, residents and community members living with the experience of mental health challenges.
ICMHA’s vision is a community where mental health support, wellness and recovery is available, accessible and expected.
It is within this context that ICMHA 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 strategic direction of ICMHA and oversees the continued implementation of the current Strategic Plan. Through the leadership of a dedicated Management team, the ED is accountable for the effective management of all operations, including financial management, human resources, asset and project management, and program planning and delivery. The ED ensures ICMHA’s activities align with its mission and values, continuously monitoring and improving performance to achieve meaningful outcomes. The ED fosters collaboration that centres client outcomes and strengthens connections across organizational lines, among care teams, and within the broader mental health system. The ED also promotes a high-performing organizational culture where staff are inspired and empowered to deliver excellence.
The ED plays an active role in the community, serving as ICMHA’s spokesperson and champion, while cultivating strong partnerships with government, community agencies, and other partners, working to advance shared priorities. Supported by impact measurement, storytelling, and a focus on collective impact, the ED oversees fundraising and plays a key role diversifying revenue streams, ensuring programs and services continue to provide the quality of care that truly makes a difference in the lives of current and future clients.
About the Individual:
ICMHA is seeking a visionary and strategic leader who is deeply passionate about collective impact and advancing mental health, wellness, and recovery. As the ideal candidate, you are a community builder with an established and progressive track record in senior leadership roles. You bring leadership experience within the not-for-profit or broader public sector, ideally in healthcare, housing, social services, community mental health, or related fields.
You have experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors, coupled with experience in fiscal management, strategic planning, change management, and program and staff development. You have a strong commitment to person-centred care, and ability to oversee complex, evidence-based programs and services. Knowledge of Psycho-Social Rehabilitation, recovery and trauma informed best practices, and licenced care are considered assets. You have sound business acumen and bring a forward-thinking approach to fundraising, revenue generation, and diversification of revenue streams.
You lead with authenticity, fostering an environment and client experience grounded in ICMHA’s values of relationships and collaboration, inclusion and belonging, hope and wellness, respect and dignity, and trust and integrity. Experience leading teams in a unionized environment is a strong asset.
An adaptive, innovative, and politically astute leader, you are comfortable leading within a complex and ever-changing environment, remaining committed and responsive to the evolving needs of the community and clients ICMHA serves. You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build engagement across the mental health and housing continuum, collaborating effectively with community partners, funders, donors, government representatives, staff and clients. You can represent ICMHA with confidence and credibility, serving as an ambassador within the community while cultivating strategic partnerships that advance the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university is considered an asset.
Location: This position is based in Victoria, British Columbia.
Salary Range and Compensation: $135,000 to $155,000 and a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
To apply or explore this key leadership opportunity with ICMHA please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
ICMHA welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons with lived experience of mental health conditions, and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
ICMHA 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 assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Executive Director/ Directeur(trice) général(e)

Drug Free Kids Canada (DFKC)’s vision is to ensure that all young people can live their lives free of problematic substance use and addiction.
DFKC works with parents and adult allies as agents of change, preparing them to engage in meaningful, ongoing dialogue with the youth in their lives to help prevent problematic substance use and addiction before they start. The organization offers Canadian families an inclusive, evidence-based, and non-judgmental one-stop resource through a multifaceted approach that includes a comprehensive website, a parent helpline, educational webinars and presentations, and public awareness campaigns.
To learn more, visit: https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/
It is within this context that DFKC welcomes applications and nominations for its next Executive Director.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for advancing the national profile of the organization and will build upon DFKC’s industry-leading voice advocating for education, harm reduction, and open communication with youth about substance use.

Overseeing a virtual pan-Canadian organization and a small, effective and dedicated team, the Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to the organization, including financial management, marketing and communications, human resources, risk management, program oversight , and strategic planning. The Executive Director will work with staff, external partners, and stakeholders to create and disseminate impactful programs and community outreach materials. The Executive Director is also actively engaged in revenue generation and fundraising activities.

As DFKC’s primary spokesperson, the Executive Director will establish and maintain relationships with media, partners, government representatives, funders, advisory council members, and other stakeholders. They will foster meaningful engagement to advance the organization’s vision and strengthen its impact and reputation.
This appointment calls for an entrepreneurial, engaging, and visionary leader with a passion for and commitment to DFKC’s vision. As the ideal candidate, you have demonstrated progressive leadership experience, and understand the dynamics of working with, and in support of, a Board of Directors. An understanding of substance use prevention, education, and the mental health landscape, whether through lived experience and/or professional work, is an asset.
You are an action-oriented self-starter who is resourceful, agile, and comfortable working in a smaller, remote, not-for-profit environment. You have strong business acumen, including financial management skills, and experience with operational planning and execution, human resources, and government relations.
You are a credible spokesperson and advocate with exceptional communication skills, coupled with demonstrated success in fundraising and in developing effective relationships with funders, including with foundations, donors, government, and the public.
A University degree is an asset. Oral bilingualism in both English and French is required, and full professional fluency in both languages is considered a highly desirable asset.
Salary and Work Environment:
Salary: $150,000, with possible flexibility commensurate with experience.
DFKC is a remote work environment, and the Executive Director may reside in any location in Canada.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Drug Free Kids Canada, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca), Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca), and Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Drug Free Kids Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
Drug Free Kids Canada 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.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.
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La vision de Jeunesse sans drogue Canada est de s’assurer que tous les jeunes puissent vivre leur vie à l’abri de la consommation problématique de substances et de la dépendance.
JSD travaille avec les parents et les intervenants pour qu’ils deviennent des agents
de changement en les aidant à avoir des conversations réfléchies avec leurs jeunes sur la consommation problématique de substances et la dépendance et ce, avant même les premières expérimentations.
L’organisation offre aux familles canadiennes un guichet unique d’informations et de ressources fondées sur des données probantes, grâce à une approche multidisciplinaire inclusive et sans jugement qui regroupe un site Web des plus complets, un service de soutien parental, des webinaires et des présentations d’information ainsi que des campagnes de sensibilisation.
Pour en apprendre plus, consultez: https://www.jeunessesansdroguecanada.org
Jeunesse sans drogue Canada (JSDC) est à la recherche d’un(e) nouveau (elle) directeur(trice) général(e) et invite toutes les personnes intéressées à soumettre leur candidature.
Relevant du conseil d’administration, le ou la directeur(trice) général(e) est responsable de faire progresser la notoriété de l’organisation à l’échelle nationale tout en mettant à profit son leadership en tant que fervent défendeur en matière d’information, de stratégie de réduction des méfaits et de communication ouverte avec les jeunes au sujet de la consommation de substances.
À la tête d’une organisation pancanadienne virtuelle et d’une petite équipe efficace et dévouée, le ou la directeur(trice) général(e) assurera le leadership stratégique et opérationnel de l’organisation, y compris la gestion financière, le marketing, les communications, les ressources humaines, la gestion des risques, la supervision des programmes et la planification stratégique. Il ou elle travaillera avec le personnel, les partenaires externes, et les intervenants pour convevoir et diffuser des programmes percutants et du matériel de sensibilisation pour les collectivités.
Le ou la directeur(trice) général(e) participe également activement aux activités philanthropiques et à la collecte de fonds.
En tant que porte-parole principal(e) de JSDC, le ou la directeur(trice) général(e) établira et entretiendra des relations avec les médias, les partenaires, les représentants gouvernementaux, les partenaires financiers, les membres du comité consultatif et d’autres intervenants clés. Il ou elle favorisera un engagement significatif afin de faire progresser la vision de l’organisation et solidifier sa notoriété et son impact.
Ce poste s’adresse à un(e) leader entrepreneurial(e), visionnaire, passionné(e) et engagé(e) envers la mission de JSDC. Le ou la candidat(e) idéal(e) possède une expérience confirmée en leadership progressif et une compréhension approfondie de la collaboration avec un conseil d’administration.
Une connaissance de la prévention et de l’information en matière de la consommation de substances, et de la santé mentale, que ce soit par l’expérience vécue et/ou le travail professionnel, est un atout.
Autonome, axé(e) sur l’action, débrouillard(e) et agile, vous êtes à l’aise de travailler à distance dans le contexte d’un organisme sans but lucratif de petite taille. Vous possédez un sens aigu des affaires, des compétences avérées en gestion financière, et une expérience concrète en planification opérationnelle, en gestion des ressources humaines et en relations gouvernementales.
Vous êtes un (e) porte-parole et un (e) défenseur(e) crédible doté(e) de compétences exceptionnelles en communication. Votre parcours démontre des réussites en collecte de fonds et une capacité à entretenir des relations solides avec divers bailleurs de fonds, qu’il s’agisse de fondations, de donateurs, du gouvernement ou du grand public.
Un diplôme universitaire est un atout. Le bilinguisme oral en anglais et en français est requis, et une excellente maîtrise professionnelle des deux langues est un atout fortement souhaité.
Salaire et environnement de travail :
Salaire : $150,000, peut être flexible en fonction de l’expérience
JSDC est un environnement de travail à distance, et le directeur général peut résider n’importe où au Canada.
Pour en savoir plus sur ce poste clé au sein de Jeunesse sans drogue Canada, veuillez soumettre un curriculum vitae complet ainsi qu’une lettre de présentation en toute confidentialité à Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca), Caroline McLean(caroline@griffithgroup.ca), et Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Jeunesse sans drogue Canada est un employeur favorisant l’égalité des chances et accueille les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les candidatures de femmes, de personnes autochtones, de groupes racisés, d’individus handicapés et de personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou d’identité de genre revendiqué(e). Dans cet esprit, l’auto-identification des candidats est encouragée.
Jeunesse sans drogue Canada et le Groupe Griffith s’engagent à mener un processus de recrutement inclusif, accessible et bienveillant. Des mesures d’accommodement peuvent être offertes tout au long du processus. Pour faire part de vos besoins, veuillez contacter Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).
La priorité sera accordée aux personnes légalement autorisées à travailler au Canada.

Executive Director

Workman Arts is a multidisciplinary arts organization that promotes a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues through creation and presentation. The organization supports artists living with mental health and addiction issues through peer-to-peer arts education, public presentations and partnerships with the broader arts community.
Workman Arts is the longest-running multidisciplinary arts and mental health organization in Canada. It was founded in 1987 by Lisa Brown, a former psychiatric nurse at the Queen Street Mental Health Centre (now known as CAMH), as a theatre company of eight member artists.
Over the years, it has grown to a multidisciplinary arts organization with 500+ member artists. For 35 groundbreaking years, Workman Arts has produced a variety of projects, including: 30+ original full-length Canadian plays, the annual Rendezvous with Madness Festival and the annual Being Scene juried art exhibition.
It is within this context that Workman Arts welcomes applications and nominations for the newly created position of Executive Director.
With a dual reporting relationship to the Workman Arts Board and to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Executive Director will guide a vibrant organization and oversee the development and implementation of Workman Arts’ Strategic Plan. Through inclusive and collaborative leadership, they will foster a culture that champions social justice and embed principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.

Leading a dedicated and passionate team, the Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day operations, including financial management and human resources all within the context of Workman Art’s strategic priorities. They will also play a key role developing and implementing strategies for sustainable funding and oversee grant submissions to all levels of government, foundations, and individual and corporate donors. In addition, the Executive Director supports the Artistic Director at the signature festivals of Workman Arts; Being Scene, Rendezvous with Madness and Symposia, and other events.

As an organizational spokesperson, and exceptional communicator, the Executive Director actively promotes the work of Workman Arts and its artist members. They serve as a visible leader in the community and sector, building and maintaining strong relationships and effective communications with member artists, staff, CAMH, volunteers, students, alumni, partner agencies and networks, local community groups, professional associations, funders, and government. To ensure Workman Arts remains a sector leader, the Executive Director will engage meaningfully with evolving practices, conversations, and movements in the arts, mental health, and addictions communities—locally, nationally, and globally.
This appointment calls for a compassionate, supportive, and approachable leader who is passionate about empowering artists with lived experience and promoting a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues through creation and presentation. You bring progressive leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, ideally in the arts. Experience with mental health and/or addiction issues—particularly lived experience—is deeply valued. You have experience in the areas of strategic and operational planning, change management, financial and human resource management including conflict resolution, and administration, coupled with experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors. You also bring demonstrated success in fundraising and in developing effective relationships with funders, including with government, foundations, donors, and the public.
You can bring together a multitude of teams in multidisciplinary arts and you are described as an engaged partner with exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills. You are a credible spokesperson and advocate with the communication skills to confidently engage with member artists, governments, partners, the media, the public and audiences across Canada and around the world and talk meaningfully on creative arts as well as mental health and addiction issues. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks, and trauma informed approaches.

Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience is required.

Salary and Work Environment:
The salary range for this role is $95,000-$115,000. This is a full-time position (7.5 hours per day) and based on-site 4 to 5 days per week. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for fundraising and showcase events.
Application Process:
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Workman Arts, 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)

Workman Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
Workman Arts 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.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Artistic Director

Workman Arts is a multidisciplinary arts organization that promotes a greater understanding of mental health and addiction issues through creation and presentation. The organization supports artists living with mental health and addiction issues through peer-to-peer arts education, public presentations and partnerships with the broader arts community.
Workman Arts is the longest-running multidisciplinary arts and mental health organization in Canada. It was founded in 1987 by Lisa Brown, a former psychiatric nurse at the Queen Street Mental Health Centre (now known as CAMH), as a theatre company of eight member artists.
Over the years, it has grown to a multidisciplinary arts organization with 500+ member artists. For 35 groundbreaking years, Workman Arts has produced a variety of projects, including: 30+ original full-length Canadian plays, the annual Rendezvous with Madness Festival and the annual Being Scene juried art exhibition.
It is within this context that Workman Arts welcomes applications and nominations for its newly created position of Artistic Director (AD).
Reporting to the Executive Director, the AD is responsible for interpreting the artistic mission of Workman Arts through the development, oversight, and presentation of all artistic programming, events, and creative partnerships. This includes ensuring the year-round fulfillment of the organization’s creative mandate through educational courses and workshops and signature initiatives, such as the Rendezvous with Madness film festival and Being Scene art exhibition.
The AD will build strong relationships with artists, staff, volunteers and a wide range of community partners, and cultivate partnerships across the arts, mental health and addictions sectors to build community, support members, and raise the profile of the arts, within this intersection of mental health and addictions. In doing so, they will stay informed of local, national, and international art, mental health, and addiction issues.
This appointment calls for a creative, inspiring, and inclusive leader who is passionate about supporting artists living with mental health and addiction issues, coupled with the ability to bring together a multitude of teams in multidisciplinary arts. You have leadership experience in the arts and/or not-for-profit sector. Experience with mental health and/or addiction issues—particularly lived experience—is deeply valued. You are a trusted colleague and engaged partner who can work well with the organization’s artists, partners at CAMH, and the Workman Arts’ Advisory Committee. Known as a connected citizen of the arts community, you have exceptional relationship development, interpersonal, and team management skills and experience. Others would describe you as an enterprising and resourceful thinker with a performance focus and exceptional judgement. Your experience includes planning, organizing, and executing layered artistic aspects of production and presentation techniques across multiple disciplines; festival and events or equivalent arts experience is necessary. You have proven ability to create and manage project specific budgets with clear adherence to global budgets.
As a credible advocate and exceptional communicator, you can confidently engage with funders, various levels of government, partners, stakeholders, the media, the public, national and global audiences, and meaningfully speak to creative arts as well as mental health and addiction issues. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks, and trauma informed approaches.
Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation and Work Environment: The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. This is a full-time position (7.5 hours per day) and based on-site 4 to 5 days per week. Evening and weekend work during seasonal exhibitions and annual showcase events will be expected.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Workman Arts, 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).
Workman Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
Workman Arts 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.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

President & Chief Executive Officer

The Council of the Great Lakes Region (“CGLR”) is a leader in bringing government, business, academic, and NGO leaders together, as one, to explore and solve the region’s most pressing economic development and environmental challenges. The organization is a network of charitable and non-charitable organizations in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence region. It operates in both Canada and the USA under the following four legal entities: CGLR Canada, the CGLR Canada Foundation, CGLR USA, the CGLR Foundation. By accelerating the regional transition to a sustainable future, CGLR is striving to create the first sustainable region in the world by uniquely bringing diverse perspectives and interests together.
It is within this context that CGLR welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next President & Chief Executive Officer, who will assume the role in the Summer of 2025, or soon after.
Reporting to, and in cooperation with, the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for leading CGLR and its staff of 4 FTEs in a manner that guides and delivers on the organization’s mission. As the organization enters the final years of its 2023-2026 strategic plan, the CEO will be asked to review and accomplish its remaining objectives. These include its business goals and SMART business objectives, its fundraising targets, the expansion of CGLR’s relationships with strategic partners (including industry leaders, government officials, community partners, vendors, donors and supporters), and the delivery of CGLR’s flagship event, the Great Lakes Sustainable Growth Forum. The CEO must ensure CGLR’s short- and long-term viability. They will be actively engaged in executing the revenue generation and fundraising strategy by cultivating relationships with a wide array of donors. In addition to the corporate sponsors, these include all levels of both the Canadian and American governments, foundations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations. Having responsibility for the organization’s financial health, the CEO must ensure sound fiscal management in line with the approved budget. They will oversee effective resource utilization, regular reporting, required tax filings, and ensure that the CGLR is run as efficiently and effectively as possible. The organization’s dedicated team of binational staff reports to the CEO through a Chief Operating Officer/General Manager and a fractional Chief Financial Officer. The CGLR Board is comprised of 18 board members (9 American and 9 Canadian), who sit on three standing committees and govern the aforementioned four distinct but related legal entities. The CEO manages and supports the Directors by ensuring all necessary information is provided in a timely and accurate manner to support their decision making and fiduciary responsibilities.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a proven track record in senior leadership roles, including leading and driving organizational success. You have strong financial acumen and proficiency, including experience successfully managing budgets and a risk registry. Knowledge of relevant charity regulations and guidelines in both Canada and the USA is considered an asset. You are an excellent strategic thinker, adept at problem solving, and have the ability to digest, synthesize and articulate public and financial policy into implementable actions and plans. As a people leader, you can develop, motivate, and retain a highly engaged and driven team that is both multigenerational and embraces diverse viewpoints. Colleagues recognize your proven experience and comfort acting as a spokesperson for an organization. You sustain strong relationships with government officials, corporate executives, academics, and community leaders. Your strategic communications experience includes enhancing organizational visibility, creating thought leadership, articulating strategy, and developing programs focused on systems change. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience reporting to, or working with, a voluntary board of a complex organization. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, be non-partisan, and have a desire to stay abreast of the evolving political climate in and between the US and Canada, particularly with respect to the Great Lakes region.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply and are asked to indicate their legal status to work in Canada and/or the United States of America and ideally be a permanent resident of the Great Lakes region – one of the 8 US states or 2 Canadian provinces.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Council of the Great Lakes Region, 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 starting salary of $165,000 – $185,000CAD commensurate with experience. Appropriate future increases, as approved by the Board, are dependent on the successful implementation of the strategy. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, RRSP/401K contributions, paid vacation and US/CDN paid statutory holidays.
Location/WFH: As part of the hybrid work environment, candidates must be able to work from one of the Great Lake Region’s 8 US states or 2 Canadian provinces. Travel between Canada and the USA is required, and a valid passport is required.
CGLR 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

Jack.org is on a mission to empower young individuals with community, knowledge, and tools to champion mental well-being. It stands poised and empowered for this crucial task, fortified by dedicated donors, a robust financial reserve, visionary leadership, and a high-performing team eager to drive change. Focused on addressing the prevalent issue of mental health distress among youth, particularly those systematically excluded from mental health dialogue and action, it creates and adapts programming to cater to diverse youth demographics and communities across Canada. Its approach centres on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of mental well-being. Jack.org was created in memory of Jack Windeler, a first-year student at Queen’s University who died by suicide at 18 years old. Jack’s parents, Eric Windeler and Sandra Hanington, co-founded Jack.org to provide young people with mental health education and to ensure that those struggling can access the support they deserve.
It is within this context that Jack.org welcomes applications and nominations for appointments to its Board of Directors, commencing summer 2025, or soon after.
The Board of Directors is responsible for governing the affairs of the organization. The Board discharges its responsibilities by delegating the day-to-day operations to the President & CEO and by delegating certain other responsibilities to Board Committees. This position description sets out how individual Directors are expected to engage in the Board’s work and discharge their duties and responsibilities. In discharging their responsibilities, each Director is required to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of Jack.org, and exercise the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
Geographical Representation
As a national organization, Jack.org welcomes nominations of all individuals, while also encouraging interest from people in Western Canada (BC, AB, SK) and Quebec.
Time Commitment:
The average annual time commitment to fulfill the responsibilities as a Director is 40-50 hours Directors are expected to commit the necessary time required to fulfill Board and Committee responsibilities, which includes preparation for and attendance at Board and Committee meetings, the annual general meeting, strategic planning session(s), and special events.
Term – Directors are elected by the members for terms of three years and may serve a maximum of six years. When circumstances warrant, a Director may be elected for a third three-year term subject to the approval of two-thirds of votes cast by members.
Sub-Committee Appointments – Each Director will be asked to serve on at least one Board Committee. Committee appointments are made by the Board on the recommendation of the Chair and in consultation with individual Directors, the President & CEO, and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Compensation – Directors serve in a voluntary capacity, without financial remuneration. Approved travel expenses which are inline with the Board policies, will be reimbursed.
Application Process
To be considered for a Board position, 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).
Jack.org 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.

Director of Programs and Operations

Since 1986, Neighbour to Neighbour (N2N) Centre has been working to lead our community to an improved quality of life. What started as a small food bank has evolved into an indispensable part of Hamilton’s social fabric. N2N gets to the very root of our community’s needs, offering access to healthy food, skill building programs, tutoring for children, utility support programs, counselling and a host of other interventions.
As N2N embarks on its next phase of growth, the organization welcomes applications and nominations for its inaugural Director of Programs and Operations (Director). The Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring N2N continues to adapt to evolving community needs and strategic priorities.
As a key partner reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will drive the implementation of N2N’s programmatic strategic directions, incorporating current best and emerging practices to respond to trends and priorities. The Director will lead a dedicated team of four Managers and oversee all program and service areas, ensuring effective operations and efficient utilization of resources, including financial and physical infrastructure, and managing vendor contracts. The current program and service areas include: N2N’s Food Bank, the Education Department, Family Services, and the Hamilton Community Food Centre.
A key focus of this role is to identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and ways to expand and improve services in alignment with N2N’s mission. The Director will guide and collaborate with the Managers to evaluate and improve current programs and identify opportunities for service re-alignment and growth. Partnering with the Director of Marketing & Development, the Director will help cultivate and maintain relationships with partners, donors, volunteers, and community members who are committed to supporting N2N’s mission and vision. The Director will also act as a spokesperson for N2N and represent the organization at leadership and community tables.
This appointment calls for a strategic, visionary, adaptive and collaborative leader with a passion for building community-based programs and services. As the ideal candidate, you bring leadership skills and experience gained from within the nonprofit sector, and an understanding of social services and community development. You have a strong understanding of program development and evaluation, ideally that which aligns with N2N’s priority programming areas: food security and access, family services, education, and community-based programs and advocacy. Your change management experience and project management skills allow you to support an organization through the process of change and adapt to evolving community needs and strategic priorities. You are comfortable managing budgets and securing grant and funding opportunities for programs and services. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, as is a commitment to addressing the unique needs of equity deserving groups and communities which are under resourced and underserved.
Compensation and Benefits: starting from $90,000 annually.
 Group RRSP and Health Benefits
 3 weeks’ vacation
 3 personal days & 2 float days per year
 Annual winter holiday closure
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, 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).
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre 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.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.