Executive Director / Directrice générale{ Women’s Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada The opportunity Women’s Shelters Canada (“WSC”) provides a strong, unified, pan-Canadian voice on …

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is deeply humbled by, and grateful, to our Indigenous partners and would like to acknowledge their grace and work over the past two years in helping to shape this Declaration of Action on Truth and Reconciliation. We commit to ongoing reciprocal relationship and trust building, to implementation that will bring this Declaration to life, and to measuring progress in the short and long-term.
With the mission to drive positive change by connecting diverse people, ideas and resources, Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) has grown to hold over $260 million in assets, and grants over $10 million a year to community. Founded in 1954 as Ontario’s first community foundation, HCF is a well-respected community leader in Hamilton, and a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, the national membership organization whose members contribute time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their community most, based on an intimate understanding of local needs and opportunities. Guided by an engaged Board, and a highly engaged and committed team, HCF is now in the third year of an ambitious five-year strategic plan that includes major initiatives in education, affordable housing, impact investing, equity, diversity and inclusion and relationships with Indigenous communities.
It is within this context that the Hamilton Community Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next President & Chief Executive Officer, commencing fall 2024 or soon after.
Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the President & CEO is responsible for the execution HCF’s mission, strategy and business plan. With oversight of the entirety of the organization, the President & CEO’s responsibilities include all aspects of HCF’s budget and financial direction, operational and governance policies, community leadership and investment, revenue and fund development activities, and with ensuring that the culture of HCF remains one of inspiration, engagement, and impact. The President & CEO, in conjunction with the Board, its sub-committees and staff, also provides judicious and diligent assessment of HCF’s investment portfolio, including oversight of the investment management of HCF’s financial assets. The President & CEO represents the organization, liaising and advocating with various levels of government, HCF’s community partners, and its donors to further the goals of the organization. Serving as the organization’s spokesperson, the President & CEO also convenes meetings, forums and discussion groups in support of building a collaborative approach to community leaders initiatives.
As the ideal candidate, you are a highly regarded and respected community-focused leader who has worked at a leadership level in an organization of similar complexity. You have a strong commitment to Hamilton Community Foundation’s mission and values and recognize its critical role investing its philanthropic capital in initiatives that will have a positive community impact. You have exceptional community engagement skills, financial and business acumen, experience and comfort with all aspects of fundraising, donor stewardship, grant making and community investment, and with organizational strategy. Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors is considered a strong asset. Your peers describe you as a community-builder who empowers high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams. You are a future-focused leader with the required skills to influence societal change and manage complex, multi-faceted dynamic relationships with leaders in Hamilton, across the province, and country. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, to Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and the necessary cultural competencies to lead a multi-generational, culturally diverse workforce.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity within Hamilton Community Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca) or visit LINK
Hamilton Community Foundation welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Hamilton Community Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and a 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.

Vice President, Advancement / Vice-président ou vice-présidente de l’avancement{ CIFAR The opportunity CIFAR is a global research organization that convenes extraordinary minds to address science …

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is among the most applied-to universities in Ontario and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise. TMU offers more than 125 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 48,000 students, including nearly 3,000 master’s and PhD students, over 3,800 faculty and staff, and more than 200,000 alumni worldwide. In 2023, TMU was ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023, a ranking of the top 150 organizations across the country promoting creative, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
About TMU
TMU’s programs combine the foundational knowledge of a discipline with real-world experiential learning experiences and the development of life skills such as self-confidence to take calculated risks and creativity to generate new ideas. Effective communication, critical thinking, and resourceful problem-solving skills are emphasized across programs. Cross-cultural competence and a deep appreciation of the linguistic and cultural diversity of the campus and the city help students become responsible and engaged global citizens. Research at TMU has been on a consistent trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has more than doubled in the past four years. A solid foundation of scholarly, research and creative (SRC) excellence has resulted in the University experiencing outstanding success in the Research Infosource 20-year retrospective where it placed first in total comprehensive university income growth, second in not-for-profit research income growth, and third in corporate research income growth. TMU has also been successful in receiving both CERC and CFREF grants.

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with its partners, Cuso International is focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. Cuso International believes that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, today Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.
Wherever Cuso International works and in everything it does, Cuso International prioritizes the interests and needs of marginalized communities. Cuso International uses the term “marginalized” to refer to all groups of persons excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, political, and/or cultural life, including those who face discrimination on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, political opinions, legal status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or religion. Such marginalization varies by context. Marginalized groups usually include (but are not limited to) women and girls, LGBQTI+, Indigenous Peoples, people living with disabilities or in extreme poverty, youth, elderly, refugees, and other displaced people.
In 2023, Cuso International has embarked on a process of renewal with the launch of a new strategy to grow its contributions to advancing inclusive global progress. It is within this context that Cuso International welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Director, Philanthropy and Public Affairs.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Moyer, the Executive Director, Philanthropy and Public Affairs provides leadership, vision, strategic oversight, and direction to the fundraising and public affairs portfolios. The Executive Director is an integral part of the Leadership team which includes the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Director of Programs Strategy and Innovation, and the Director of Program Quality and Impact. This inaugural role, leading a combined Philanthropy and Public Affairs department, will be tasked with ensuring that all plans and related activities are in alignment with Cuso International’s mission, values, strategic and operational plans, practice standards and policies. Leading a capable and experienced team, the Executive Director will build and support an integrated revenue strategy that prioritizes collaboration, consistency, and innovation to drive revenue and awareness. The Executive Director will oversee Cuso International’s approach to public engagement and advocacy, ensuring that organizational positioning, thought leadership and public-facing advocacy efforts contribute to increased community mobilization and support government revenue generation objectives. Success will require effective strategic oversight of all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, advertising, promotion, media relations, collateral, website, public engagement and digital and social media. The Executive Director will represent Cuso International at external functions, and work closely with the Program Strategy and Innovation team to lead Cuso International’s engagement in collective advocacy and policy positions to ensure they are aligned with the organization’s thought leadership and advocacy goals. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board as a whole, the Board Fundraising and Public Affairs Committee and individual Directors, as required, including the regular reporting of plans, outcomes, and results.
As the ideal candidate, you bring progressive and successful leadership experience in fundraising, marketing, and communications. You have demonstrated experience leading a comprehensive, integrated fundraising team, including major and planned giving, campaigns, corporate partnerships, foundation funding, annual giving, and events. You have successfully planned and delivered strategic fundraising and communications programs that align with organizational priorities. You are a strategic thinker that sees the connections between brand communications, public engagement and philanthropy. You have, personally, secured strategic-level philanthropic contributions from individual donors and foundations, and are committed to supporting donor stewardship to strengthening and deepening donor relationships and experiences. In relation to public affairs, you have contributed to, and/or have led thought leadership and advocacy activities as well as public campaigns or mobilizations and have provided leadership and support to mobilizing boards, committees, and senior volunteers in support of an organization’s goals. As a team leader, you foster and promote a highly collaborative environment, which is positive, flexible, and responsive. You are adept at managing a complex budget with competing interests, in a manner that both is financially sustainable and responsible. You are at ease presenting verbally and through written communications with varying audiences. Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university and be able to work confidently and proficiently in French. The ability to also communicate in Spanish is an asset.
The Executive Director will be based in Ottawa, Ontario, and candidates for the position must be able to work regularly in person at Cuso International’s main office. Flexible workplace policies also allow for temporary work arrangements from other locations, including Cuso International Country Offices. Occasional travel across Canada and internationally will also be required in this role.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Cuso International, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca) or visit www.griffithgroup.ca/cuso-executive-director-philanthropy-public-affairs
Cuso International welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Cuso International 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.

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is a national charitable organization that changes the lives of youth living with severe physical disabilities across Canada through programs that lay the foundation for lifelong change.
Since 1987, Sunshine has been trusted by families and healthcare professionals to provide over 8,800 Sunshine individual experiences and more than 64 Sunshine DreamLifts across the country, igniting brighter futures for youth with disabilities.
It is within this context that the Sunshine Foundation of Canada (“Sunshine”) welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). This appointment calls for a transformative, dedicated and supportive leader with the passion and drive to reach ambitious goals and take Sunshine to its next level of achievement.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for advancing the national profile of the organization and raising the awareness of Sunshine’s vision to increase the number of young people Sunshine serves and inspire more Sunshine dreamers, changing their lives forever.
With the upcoming launch of an organizational brand refresh, and the recent launch of Sunshine’s first five-year $10M Comprehensive Campaign, the CEO will provide strategy, vision and innovation to raise the necessary funds to increase program fulfillment four-fold and secure ever-increasing levels of philanthropic support. As the external face and spokesperson of the organization, the CEO will build positive relationships across a broad stakeholder group including corporate partners and funders, community groups, volunteers, politicians, and other organizations.
The CEO will lead and empower a talented team and foster and advance an entrepreneurial, high-performance, and caring culture. The CEO ensures the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization, including financial planning and management, human resources, risk management, programs and services, marketing and communications, and strategic planning.
As the ideal candidate, you have progressive leadership experience, ideally gained within a not-for-profit organization, and you understand the dynamics of working with, and in support of, a Board of Directors. You are an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of soliciting transformative gifts, coupled with fiscal management experience. Marketing and branding experience is an asset. You have the ability to foster relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate leaders, funders, community partners, staff, volunteers, and young program participants. You have strong communication skills and are at ease promoting an organization’s mission to external stakeholders and enhancing an organization’s community profile both locally and nationally.
Your problem-solving skills support and enable you to set clear priorities and make sound decisions. As a leader, you empower mission-driven and results-oriented teams, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Like Sunshine, you value integrity, compassion and respect, and have the courage and commitment to achieve the organization’s goals. Candidates must have a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Candidates must also have a commitment to advancing Sunshine’s mission; lived experience is considered a strong asset. A post-secondary degree or diploma is required.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with The Sunshine Foundation of Canada, 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).
The Sunshine Foundation of Canada is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity-deserving groups.
The Sunshine Foundation of 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 the recruitment and assessment processes.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (CMHA TVAMHS) is an integrated mental health and addiction agency providing community-based supports and services. Situated in rural and urban centres, this dynamic organization serves individuals aged 12 and up across Elgin, Middlesex, Huron, and Oxford counties. CMHA TVAMHS is one of the largest branches in the national CMHA federation, with more than 700 employees and approximately 300 volunteers, serving communities across these counties with a total population of over 635,000.
CMHA TVAMHS was established in April 2021 when three organizations (Addiction Services of Thames Valley, CMHA Elgin-Middlesex, and CMHA Oxford) united to better serve the mental health and addiction needs of the Thames Valley Region. CMHA TVAMHS came together with a vision of providing high quality community-based addiction and mental health programs that are accessible to all, regardless of where they live in Thames Valley, yet tailored to complement existing services and address needs and gaps within individual communities.
CMHA TVAMHS holds the vision of resilience for all through positive mental health and freedom from addiction and works to realize this vision by igniting hope and fostering change by providing a continuum of mental health and addiction education, supports, and services.
It is within this context that CMHA TVAMHS welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead and develop an organization that ignites hope and fosters change by providing a continuum of mental health and addiction education, supports, and services. The CEO is responsible for the oversight of the strategic plan and the overall management of operations, programs and services, fiscal management, resource development, human resources, administration and external relations.
The CEO will strengthen an integrated infrastructure and continue to champion and foster a culture within CMHA TVAMHS that is unified, welcoming, inclusive and client centred. The CEO will ensure the Board is engaged and updated while also promoting an environment that supports staff wellness and where all employees observe the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour. Additionally, following the recent unionization, the CEO will build a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO).
The CEO will navigate the ever-complex nature of mental health and addictions care within the province and identify opportunities, now and in the future, to support the delivery of client-focused, integrated mental health and addiction services. As the principal spokesperson for CMHA TVAMHS, the CEO will represent the organization with CMHA National, CMHA Ontario and at community activities to enhance the organization’s effectiveness and profile. Additionally, the CEO will improve awareness of addictions and mental health needs and continue to build and promote partnerships that focus on an integrated and more effective mental health and addictions care system.
As the ideal candidate, you have progressive management experience within the non-profit and/or public sector, ideally in a complex unionized social service environment. You have a strong understanding of community, addictions and mental health and their integration into the health care sector and how this responsibility profoundly impacts every region. As a result of the integration, the CMHA TVAMHS community greatly expanded, as such, you have the skill to lead a geographically dispersed organization with presence in rural and urban settings, and you can ensure CMHA TVAMHS meets its aims of regional consistency with local connections. You have well-developed financial acumen; knowledge of human resource management, risk management, quality improvement and project management; and a track record of building service excellence. You have previous experience working with a volunteer board and a clear understanding of the roles of governance and management. You have highly effective communication skills and strategic relationship building skills. You are known for fostering effective teamwork and having established positive, healthy and safe work environments, coupled with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. You can establish and maintain positive working relationships with external stakeholders, government bodies, and donors. As a strategic, innovative, and visionary leader and trusted partner, you can successfully implement strategies and build purposeful partnerships in integrated health care. You have a clear passion for community based mental health, addictions and social services, and like CMHA TVAMHS, you value: inclusion, compassion, respect, choice, collaboration, and accountability. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CMHA TVAMHS, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) or visit www.griffithgroup.ca/cmha-thames-valley-ceo
CMHA TVAMHS welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
CMHA TVAMHS 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.

National Union of Public and General Employees (“NUPGE”) is a family of 13 Component unions. Taken together, NUPGE is one of the largest unions in Canada. Most of its 425,000 members work to deliver public services of every kind to the citizens of their home provinces. NUPGE also has a large and growing number of members who work in the private sector.
The National Union is different from most unions; it has a federated structure – in effect, it’s a union of unions. Individuals are members of the National Union through their membership in one of NUPGE’s components. The National Union structure is built on the autonomy and identity of components, while providing the benefits of belonging to a National Union. Components elect their own officers, set their dues, hire their staff and do their own bargaining. The National Union provides assistance and co-ordination, and national and international representation.
NUPGE’s mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. Additionally, NUPGE’s mission as a National Union is to:
• monitor provincial and federal labour laws and developments
• analyse restructuring of social programs and public services
• report on and contribute to legislation affecting the workplace
• give its members a national presence through participation in the Canadian Labour Congress and internationally through Public Services International
• develop and share successful bargaining strategies with its component unions
• contribute to a national framework of services and solidarity to benefit all Canadian workers
It is within this context that NUPGE invites applications and nominations for its inaugural Director of Communications, Political Action & Campaigns (“Director”).
Reporting to the President, the Director drives and oversees all communications activities and is accountable for implementing NUPGE’s Strategic Communications Plan that advances NUPGE’s communication with its members and influencers and builds solidarity. As an advisor to senior elected leaders, the Director provides communications and public relations guidance and support, contributing to the union’s effectiveness and influence in achieving its goals. The Director also recommends strategies and tactics to achieve the goals laid out in NUPGE’s Strategic Plan and drives the implementation of board priorities and campaigns. The Director’s work supports NUPGE’s mission of providing its members a national presence and advances the National Union delegations important collective voice in the future of the labour movement.
As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative, approachable and visionary leader with exceptional written and verbal communications skills, coupled with deep experience in communications, campaigns, and political action. Experience in the labour movement, or a strong understanding of the labour movement is a definite asset. Alignment to NUPGE’s core values of fairness, equality, and justice that lifts up its members, and all working people is required, as is the ability to understand progressive social movements. You are comfortable operating in a smaller organization and can build and guide a team. You are a proven relationship builder who can establish strong relationships with a wide range of diverse stakeholders, including media, NUPGE’s members and Components, allies, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), and internationally through Public Services International. A post-secondary diploma and/or degree in a related field is an asset, as is bilingualism in French; proficiency in English is required
This role requires candidates to be based in the Ottawa, Ontario area.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with NUPGE, 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).

The office of the NUPGE is on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
We recognize the crimes that have been committed and the harm that has been done and dedicate ourselves as a union to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and striving for justice.

NUPGE is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity-deserving groups.
NUPGE 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.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.