Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

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 129 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 47,000 students, including nearly 3,000 master’s and PhD students, over 4,700 faculty and staff, and more than 217,000 alumni worldwide. TMU was ranked number one on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2023, a ranking of the top 150 organizations across the country promoting creative, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s largest and most successful continuing education program with approximately 70,000 enrollments per year. The Chang School offers more than 1,500 courses, microcredentials seminars, and workshops, 81 career-related certificate programs, 12 part-time degree programs, and courses towards accreditation by nine professional institutes and associations. Most of its certificate programs offer career-related professional development programs in collaboration with the university’s eight Faculties: Arts; The Ted Rogers School of Management; Community Services; The Creative School; Engineering and Architectural Science; Science, Law, and Medicine. Flexible, accessible programming is available on campus, via online distance education, and off-site for employee groups and external corporate partners. Committed to meeting the changing needs of society and its local community, the Chang School has partnerships with diverse professional associations, societies, and institutes, and is connected to other educational institutions, industry leaders, associations, and the local community.

It is within this context that Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, commencing January 1, 2025, or soon thereafter. This appointment will be for a term of five years and is renewable for a second term as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Relating to Search Committees and Appointments in the Academic Administration (AAA Policy).

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, the Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education (“Chang School”) is responsible for all aspects of the School’s operations including strategy, policy development, implementation, and financial and human resources management. The Dean will continue to enhance the School’s excellence in continuing education in a highly competitive and changing environment of lifelong learning. The Dean will foster a collaborative culture that supports the School’s lecturers, faculty and staff, and ensure existing and future relationships with all of its partners are positive and enhance the School’s reputation and credibility as Canada’s largest provider of university-based continuing education. The Dean will contribute to TMU’s successful academic and strategic planning process and build an accountability framework that demonstrates and promotes the School’s academic quality, responsiveness, and fiscal responsibility through revenue generation activities. The Dean also supports the School’s, and University’s, objectives in fundraising and alumni relations.

As the ideal candidate, you are an exemplary leader who brings a vision and passion for lifelong learning with progressive experience in senior leadership roles from both within a post-secondary and continuing education environment. Your career includes a track record of innovation and growth that supports both lifelong learning and revenue generation activities, financial acumen and budgetary management. Experience with negotiations and collective bargaining in a unionized workplace environment is considered a strong asset. The leadership style and attributes which will benefit the successful candidate include being consultative and collaborative, an outstanding communicator with strong listening skills, a strong advocate of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and an engaging problem solver who is respectful. You are enthusiastic, hold a strong commitment to lifelong learning, a demonstrated record of building innovative and co-operative working relationships, and possess the leadership skills to foster positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units and ensure ongoing success in an entrepreneurial continuing education setting. Familiarity with university constituencies is a strong asset. Candidates must hold a graduate degree, preferably a Ph.D. The ideal candidate embodies what Toronto Metropolitan University is known for: collegiality, innovation and entrepreneurship, nimbleness, and responsiveness.

About TMU

TMU cherishes its role as a city-builder and continues to reshape the downtown core of Toronto. The University has opened a series of new buildings including the Mattamy Athletic Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens, the Image Centre, the Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre, the Centre for Urban Innovation, and the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex. In Fall 2020, TMU opened its doors to the first cohort of law students, establishing TMU’s new Lincoln Alexander School of Law providing leading-edge legal education with a focus on contemporary issues. In March 2022, the Province of Ontario confirmed its support for TMU’s proposed School of Medicine, which will house 94 medical school seats for undergraduate learners and 105 postgraduate seats. TMU’s School of Medicine in Brampton will welcome its first cohort of medical learners in 2025.

Application Information

Please note that once in this position, the successful candidate is an “associate member” of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association (TFA) (www.rfanet.ca). The TFA collective agreement can be viewed ​here​; a summary of TFA benefits can be found ​here​.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in expanding our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility and Human Rights websites.

To apply, or explore this key academic leadership position at Toronto Metropolitan University further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).

All applications must be received before 5pm ET on Friday August 16, 2024.

Toronto Metropolitan University is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Griffith Group and Toronto Metropolitan University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Chief Operating Officer/Directeur.rice de l’exploitation

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America) that has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the contributions of Indigenous people around the world and support the ongoing struggle for self-determination and sovereignty. We work to understand the history of the lands upon which we are guests and contribute to justice for all Indigenous Peoples.
Tamarack Institute (Tamarack) catalyzes collective action with diverse leaders to solve major community challenges including ending poverty, building youth futures, building belonging, and building just climate transitions. Tamarack’s vision is to build a connected force for community change. Through its work in Vibrant Communities, Tamarack supports networks focused on four outcomes.
• Communities Ending Poverty: A network and movement dedicated to ending poverty in Canada, made up of more than 400 municipalities and represented by 90 regional roundtables.   
• Communities Building Belonging: Strengthening neighbourhoods and ending social isolation and polarization in Canada. Communities Building Belonging is a network of 8000+ learners and growing, helping communities to build belonging and thrive.
• Communities Building Youth Futures: A youth-led and youth-centered network of 20 communities across Turtle Island that supports the creation of new pathways from high school to post-secondary, training, employment, and community leadership opportunities.  
• Community Climate Transitions: A movement of 35+ collaboratives across 10 provinces and one US state that are advancing local climate action and equity through multi-sector partnerships and approaches that centre residents and the community.  
Tamarack’s Learning Centre translates community-developed knowledge and success stories into purposeful practice and skill-building tools that advance the five interconnected practices of community change. 
Since its founding, Tamarack has sought to centre those with lived and living experience of poverty in its work. More recently, in the Tamarack 2030 Plan, Tamarack committed to contributing to work that brings Canada’s poverty rate below 5%; and that interrupts racism, colonialization, xenophobia, and other forms of oppression. Tamarack has also committed to increasing its connection to the more than 25% of people on Turtle Island who identify as Francophone.
It is within this context that Tamarack invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will join Tamarack’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board, the Institute’s amazing team, and the larger Tamarack community in catalyzing transformational, community-led outcomes.
As a key partner reporting to the CEO, the COO will enhance Tamarack’s people & culture, operational, risk management, and financial capabilities and build processes that support alignment across the organization. The COO will create and champion structures that support Tamarack’s team to understand the changing contexts of communities, to build the capacity of changemakers, to accelerate the impact of place-based partnerships, and to amplify local work to influence public policy and advance systems change at a national level.
The COO will work alongside and provide leadership to the people & culture, finance, operations, and technology/digital infrastructure teams. They will drive people and culture practices, including initiatives related to decision-making authority and role clarity, continued team cohesion, and the talent management cycle of a growing, geographically dispersed, 100% remote team. The COO will also play a key role in supporting a multi-year journey to implement the recommendations that emerged from Tamarack’s equity, diversity, inclusion, justice, and reconciliation audit.
The COO will steward Tamarack’s financial health and sustainability and oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. They will prepare Board reports and act as Board Secretary. They will play a key role in evolving Tamarack’s social enterprise and in diversifying revenue for the organization and for place-based partnerships across Turtle Island.
Using an existing risk management framework, the COO will oversee and prioritize Tamarack’s opportunities and mitigate risks. The COO will develop and steward internal planning processes (e.g. annual operational planning); assess and prioritize areas for improvement in internal processes and workflows; develop tools to support all team members; and steward an organizational dashboard that supports the use of meaningful data for learning and improvement.
In the language of place-based partnerships, Tamarack’s COO will be the “backbone of the backbone.”
This appointment calls for a leader who is equally decisive, adaptive, relational, and strategic. As the ideal candidate, you are a people-, process-, and systems-focused leader and understand how to enable, nurture, and transform organizations, and operationalize strategic initiatives and collective vision. You would appreciate frequent thought-partnership with a CEO, and you would find energy in assessing emergent opportunities.
You bring demonstrated team leadership experience, operational expertise, the ability to lead people and culture practices, and have financial acumen, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting experience. You can support good governance in a non-profit setting by working with a volunteer Board of Directors, and you would be comfortable leading teams in a remote and geographically dispersed environment. Demonstrated commitment to, and the ability to support and embed, equity, diversity, inclusion, justice and reconciliation (EDIJR) is required. You can work within anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks and have an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. You are someone who believes in the power of partnerships that involve people with a range of experiences and perspectives. As Tamarack is committed to engaging and elevating the voice of those most impacted by issues who have the greatest insight into possible solutions, lived/living experience is a definite asset.
With proven change management experience and conflict resolution skills, you build structure and lead through growth with genuine care, compassion, and action. Your analytical and process improvement skills, alongside your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow you to implement strategies and foster effective communication pathways, collaborative spaces, efficiencies, and connectedness. You can establish goals, develop implementation plans, monitor progress, ensure effective accountability and strategic alignment, and use data to celebrate, learn, plan, and improve. You work across ideological differences, seek other perspectives, opinions, approaches, and are a lifelong learner. The ability to communicate in both French and English is an asset.
Salary & Benefits:
Tamarack provides a competitive salary and benefits, RRSP package after two years of service, an annual professional development fund, a monthly technology fund, an annual gratitude fund to express gratitude to partners and teammates, flex time, and Focus Fridays. Tamarack’s paid time off includes the flexible option to take three statutory holidays on days that hold meaning to you. Tamarack close its offices the last week of December. Tamarack operates within a progressive management philosophy. This is a full-time 40-hour per week position and compensation is rated between $120,000 and $150,000 a year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with experience.
Work Environment:
As with most positions at Tamarack, you may reside in any location in Canada. Tamarack is a remote work environment, and your designated office space may be in your home. This role will require overnight travel approximately quarterly in Canada and potentially in the US and other countries, via a learning fund allocated to all team members. It will also require some local travel.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.
Application Process:
To apply or explore this key leadership position at Tamarack Institute further, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter, in confidence, to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca) or visit: INSERT HYPERLINK
Tamarack is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Tamarack welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from systemically underserved communities to apply, including Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities, and members of other equity-deserving groups.
Tamarack 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.
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Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons que notre travail se déroule sur l’ile de la Tortue (Amérique du Nord) qui, depuis toujours, est la demeure des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuit.e.s. Nous reconnaissons les contributions des peuples autochtones du monde entier et nous appuyons la lutte continue pour l’autodétermination et la souveraineté. Nous nous efforçons de comprendre l’histoire des terres sur lesquelles nous sommes des invité.e.s et contribuons à la justice pour tous les peuples autochtones.
L’Institut Tamarack contribue à catalyser l’action collective d’une diversité de leadeur.euse.s pour résoudre les principaux enjeux de la communauté, notamment pour mettre fin à la pauvreté, bâtir l’avenir des jeunes, renforcer les liens communautaires et lutter contre le changement climatique. Notre vision est de construire une force collective multipliée en faveur du changement communautaire. Grâce à notre travail au sein de nos Réseaux pour le changement, nous soutenons de multiples communautés axées sur quatre résultats.
• Les Communautés éliminant la pauvreté : un réseau et un mouvement dédié à l’élimination de la pauvreté au Canada, composés de plus de 400 municipalités et représentés par 90 tables rondes régionales.   
• Les Communautés bâtissant l’appartenance : un réseau qui renforce les quartiers et met fin à l’isolement social et à la polarisation au Canada.
Les Communautés bâtissant l’appartenance est un réseau de plus de 8 000 apprenant.e.s en pleine croissance, aidant les collectivités à développer leur appartenance et à prospérer.
• Les Communautés bâtissant l’avenir des jeunes : un réseau dirigé pour et par les jeunes de 20 communautés de l’île de la Tortue, qui appuie la création de nouvelles voies d’accès de l’école secondaire au postsecondaire, la formation, l’emploi et les possibilités de leadeurship communautaire.  
• Les Communautés en faveur d’une transition socioécologique : un mouvement de plus de 35 collaborations dans 10 provinces et un État américain qui font progresser l’action climatique locale et l’équité grâce à des partenariats et des approches multisectorielles qui centralisent l’importance des résident.e.s et des communautés.  
Le Centre de compétences pour le changement : transforme les connaissances et les récits de réussite acquis depuis les communautés en une pratique ciblée et en outils d’acquisition de compétences qui font progresser les cinq pratiques interreliées du changement communautaire. 
Depuis sa fondation, l’Institut Tamarack a cherché à positionner les personnes ayant une expérience vécue et courante des enjeux qu’il traite dans son travail. Plus récemment, dans le Tamarack 2030 Plan, l’Institut Tamarack s’est engagé à contribuer aux travaux qui ramèneront le taux de pauvreté du Canada en dessous de 5 % ce qui interrompt la croissance potentielle du racisme, du colonialisme, de la xénophobie et d’autres formes d’oppression. L’Institut s’est également engagé à accroître ses liens avec plus de 25 % des résident.e.s de l’île de la Tortue qui s’identifient en tant que francophones.
C’est dans ce contexte que l’Institut lance un appel à candidatures et à nominations pour son/sa premier.ère directeur.rice de l’exploitation. Le/la directeur.rice de l’exploitation rejoindra la présidente-directrice générale (PDG), le conseil d’administration, l’incroyable équipe de l’Institut Tamarack et la communauté plus large de l’Institut dans son ensemble pour faciliter les résultats reliés aux changements dirigés par les communautés et basés sur le lieu.
En tant que partenaire clé relevant de la PDG, le/la directeur.rice de l’exploitation améliorera les processus reliés aux ressources humaines et à la culture d’entreprise, la capacité opérationnelle, la gestion des risques et des finances et élaborera des processus qui soutiennent l’harmonisation à la grandeur de l’Institut Tamarack. Le/La directeur.rice de l’exploitation créera des structures qui soutiennent l’équipe de l’Institut dans la compréhension du contexte changeant des communautés, des structures qui renforcent la capacité des acteur.rice.s du changement, qui accélèrent l’impact des partenariats basés sur le lieu et qui amplifient le travail local d’influence des politiques publiques tout en faisant progresser le changement des systèmes à un niveau national.
Le/La directeur.rice de l’exploitation travaillera de pair avec la direction pour assurer le leadeurship des équipes chargées des personnes et de la culture, des finances, des opérations et de la technologie/infrastructure numérique.
Il/elle dirigera les pratiques concernant les personnes et la culture, y compris les initiatives liées au pouvoir décisionnel et à la clarté des rôles, la cohésion continue de l’équipe et le cycle de gestion des talents d’une équipe en pleine croissance, géographiquement dispersée et œuvrant à 100 % en distanciel. Le/La directeur.rice de l’exploitation jouera également un rôle clé en soutenant un parcours pluriannuel qui met en œuvre les recommandations issues de notre examen de contrôle sur l’équité, la diversité, l’inclusion, la justice et la réconciliation.
Le/La directeur.rice de l’exploitation veillera à la santé financière et la pérennité de l’Institut et supervisera toutes les exigences en matière de rapports financiers, de budgétisation, de prévisions, d’analyse financière et de conformité. Il/Elle préparera les rapports du Conseil d’administration et agira en tant que secrétaire du Conseil. Il/Elle jouera un rôle clé dans l’évolution de l’entreprise sociale de l’Institut et dans la diversification des revenus de l’organisation et des partenariats locaux à travers l’île de la Tortue.
En utilisant un cadre de gestion des risques existant, le/la directeur.rice de l’exploitation supervisera et priorisera les occasions qui peuvent se présenter pour l’Institut et atténuera les risques potentiels. Il/Elle développera et gérera les processus de planification interne (par exemple, la planification opérationnelle annuelle), évaluera et priorisera les éléments à améliorer concernant les processus et le flux du travail à l’interne, développera des outils pour soutenir tous les membres de l’équipe et gérera un tableau de bord organisationnel qui prend en charge l’utilisation de données significatives pour des fins d’apprentissage et d’amélioration.
Dans le langage des partenariats locaux, le/la directeur.rice de l’exploitation de l’Institut Tamarack sert « d’épine dorsale appuyant l’ossature de l’organisme ».
Ce poste requiert un.e leadeur.euse tout aussi décisif.ve, et flexible que relationnel.e. et stratégique. En tant que candidat.e. idéal.e, vous êtes un.e leadeur.euse axé.e sur l’humain, les processus et les systèmes et comprenez comment activer, entretenir et transformer les organisations, et opérationnaliser les initiatives stratégiques et la vision collective. Vous appréciez l’échange et la réflexion en continu en partenariat avec le/la PDG et vous êtes doté.e de l’énergie requise pour identifier et évaluer les opportunités émergentes.
Votre expérience en leadeurship d’équipe est bien établie, de même que votre expertise opérationnelle, votre capacité de diriger des personnes ainsi que la culture d’entreprise. Vous avez le sens des affaires, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, une expérience en matière de budgétisation, de prévision, d’analyse et de création de rapports s’y rapportant. Vous êtes capable de soutenir une gouvernance saine dans un environnement à but non lucratif en travaillant avec un conseil d’administration bénévole, et vous seriez à l’aise pour diriger des équipes dans un environnement œuvrant en distanciel et géographiquement dispersé.
Vous faites preuve d’engagement et vous avez la capacité de soutenir et d’intégrer l’équité, la diversité, l’inclusion, la justice et la réconciliation (EDIJR) dans les processus. Vous avez la capacité de travailler dans des cadres antiracistes et anti-oppressifs et de comprendre les appels à l’action de la Commission de vérité et réconciliation. Vous êtes une personne qui croit au pouvoir des partenariats impliquant des personnes proposant une gamme d’expériences et de perspectives variée. À l’Institut, nous nous engageons à mobiliser et à promouvoir la voix des personnes les plus touchées par les enjeux que nous visons à transformer, qui en ont une expérience pertinente, afin de mieux envisager les solutions possibles.
Muni.e d’une expérience éprouvée en gestion du changement et de compétences en résolution de conflits, vous construisez des structures et en dirigez la croissance avec une attention et une compassion réelles. Vos compétences analytiques et en amélioration des processus, ainsi que vos forces exceptionnelles en communication et en relations interpersonnelles, vous permettent de mettre en œuvre des stratégies et de favoriser des voies de communication efficaces et des espaces collaboratifs avec efficacité tout en gardant un sens de la connectivité communautaire. Vous établissez des objectifs, élaborez des plans de mise en œuvre et suivez la progression des initiatives. Vous assurer des processus de responsabilisation efficaces et un alignement stratégique, et utilisez les données pour célébrer les gains, apprendre des expériences communes, planifier l’avenir et améliorer le tout en continu. Vous naviguez bien les différences idéologiques et recherchez les perspectives, opinions et approches diversifiés, et la perspective d’être un.e apprenant.e tout au long de votre vie vous stimule. La capacité de communiquer en français et en anglais est un atout.
Salaire et avantages sociaux
L’Institut Tamarack offre un salaire et des avantages sociaux concurrentiels, un programme de REER après deux ans de service, un fonds annuel de perfectionnement professionnel, un fonds servant à la technologie, un fonds de gratitude annuel pour les membres de l’équipe afin qu’ils/elles puissent exprimer leur gratitude aux partenaires et aux coéquipier.ère.s, du temps flexible et des vendredis sans réunions. Nos congés payés comprennent l’option flexible de prendre deux jours fériés les jours qui vous tiennent à cœur. Nous fermons nos bureaux la dernière semaine de décembre. L’Institut Tamarack fonctionne au moyen d’une philosophie de gestion progressive. Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein de 40 heures par semaine et la rémunération se situe entre 120 000 $ et 150 000 $ par année. Le/la candidat.e retenu.e se verra offrir un salaire proportionnel à son expérience.
Milieu de travail
Comme pour la plupart des postes de l’Institut Tamarack, vous pouvez résider n’importe où au Canada. Le travail de l’Institut se fait à distance et votre espace de bureau désigné peut être à domicile. Ce rôle nécessitera des déplacements de nuit environ tous les trimestres au Canada et potentiellement aux États-Unis et dans d’autres pays, appuyés par un fonds d’apprentissage alloué à tous les membres de l’équipe. Le poste nécessitera également quelques déplacements locaux.
Veuillez noter que tous les candidat.e.s qualifié.e.s sont encouragé.e.s à postuler, cependant, les demandes des citoyen.ne.s canadien.ne.s et des résident.e.s permanent.e.s seront prioritaires, conformément à la réglementation canadienne en matière d’immigration.
Processus d’appel à candidature
Pour postuler ou explorer davantage ce poste de direction clé de l’Institut Tamarack, veuillez soumettre un curriculum vitae complet accompagné d’une lettre de motivation, à titre confidentiel, à Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) ou/et Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca) ou sur notre site web : INSERT HYPERLINK
L’Institut s’engage à créer un environnement diversifié et est fier d’être un employeur respectant l’égalité des chances. L’Institut Tamarack accueille les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées et encourage fortement les candidatures des communautés mal desservies par les systèmes, y compris les Autochtones, les personnes racialisées, les personnes en situation de handicap, les personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles et/ou identités de genre et les membres d’autres groupes méritant l’équité.
L’Institut Tamarack et le Griffith Group s’engagent à suivre un processus d’embauche inclusif, accessible et accueillant qui offre des aménagements raisonnables à tous les candidat.e.s. Veuillez informer Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) si vous avez besoin d’aménagements pour participer à ces processus d’affichage, de recrutement, de sélection et/ou d’évaluation.

Executive Director

Food4Kids Ontario provides healthy food on weekends and during the summer months for children with limited or no access to food.

Food4Kids started in Hamilton in 2012 when a 10-year-old child was met waiting outside on a cold wintry morning for a breakfast program. School nutrition programs feed kids during the school day, but there was a gap where kids living in deep poverty were going hungry on the weekends. A group of dedicated volunteers developed the Food4Kids program and grew it into a major success in Hamilton and Halton. Soon, other communities started noticing Food4Kids and its impact, and other passionate individuals started Food4Kids in their areas, too. Six affiliated Chapters provide healthy food for more than 3,800 children through 254 local schools every weekend in Hamilton, Halton, Mississauga, Niagara, Muskoka and Toronto.

Today, Food4Kids Ontario provides resources and support for existing Food4Kids Chapters to grow capacity, increase reach and build strength to ensure a consistent delivery model.

Within this context, Food4Kids Ontario welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Director. This appointment calls for a transformative leader with the drive to take Food4Kids Ontario to its next level of achievement as the organization continues to expand.

Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategy, vision, and innovation to advance the mandate of Food4Kids Ontario and support a collective vision – an Ontario where no child goes hungry. The Executive Director will help increase and further define Food4Kids Ontario’s value to existing Chapters and optimize opportunities for collaboration. The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of Food4Kids Ontario’s operations, including fundraising, financial management, program management, board governance, and traditional and digital communications. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Chapters, and the Food4Kids Ontario community, the Executive Director will play a key role in the development and implementation of an action-oriented and impactful Strategic Plan that promotes growth, efficiency, and Chapter cohesion. Externally, as a key spokesperson for Food4Kids Ontario, the Executive Director will represent and champion the organization and cultivate relationships across the province to strengthen and expand the reach of the Chapters.

As the ideal candidate, you are a visionary and collaborative leader with a passion for and commitment to an Ontario where no child goes hungry. You have progressive experience in senior leadership roles, preferably within a not-for-profit organization. You understand the dynamics of working with and in support of a volunteer Board of Directors. You possess financial management, fundraising, and advocacy skills and experience, and are comfortable serving as an organizational spokesperson. You are entrepreneurial, a builder, and can operate in a smaller not-for profit organization. You have the required skill to support and manage multi dynamic relationships with all Food4Kids Ontario’s Chapters. Your exceptional communication skills inspire trust and enable you to build and sustain strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including various levels of government. You can leverage strong research skills to make data-driven decisions, and you are decisive, proactive, and a problem solver who can set and drive high-impact strategic directions to realize the vision of Food4Kids Ontario. Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility is required. Experience and knowledge of supply chain and procurement is an asset.

Salary: Starting at $100,000 with possible flexibility commensurate with experience

Location: This is a remote opportunity. Candidates may reside in any location in Ontario, however, travel to the Chapter locations will be required.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Food4Kids Ontario, 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).

Food4Kids Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Food4Kids Ontario 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.

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

Food4Kids Ontario 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 Representative – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

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
Within this context NUPGE invites applications and nominations for its National Representative – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA). NUPGE strongly encourages applications from members of Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities and all equity-deserving groups including women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Director, Finance

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of St. Michael’s College operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

The University of St. Michael’s College (USMC) is a Catholic institution of higher learning federated with the University of Toronto. USMC boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division where students study across the full breadth of disciplines in the arts and the sciences. It is also home to a growing Social Responsibility and Sustainability program in its Continuing Education Division; the renowned Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology (in partnership with Regis College); and the John M. Kelly Library, which is one of the busiest libraries at the University of Toronto. USMC is looking forward to its 180th anniversary in 2032 and has formulated a strategic plan, St. Mike’s 180, whose three pillars—academics, community, and sustainability–point to its commitment to transformative leadership in service of the common good and of the planet we share.

It is within this context that the University of St. Michael’s College is embarking on a search for its next Director, Finance.

Reporting to the Bursar & Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is USMC’s senior financial expert. Through providing strategic insight and direction and financial information, the Director plays a key role in the university’s ability to run in an efficient and effective manner. Overseeing a team of 5 individuals, the Director’s portfolio includes financial accounting and reporting; planning, budgeting and analysis; treasury and cash management; pension fund administration; risk and compliance; and systems and processes. A key member of USMC’s senior administration, the Director also attends meetings of the University’s board, the Collegium, supports all meetings of the Collegium’s
Investment and Finance & Audit Committees, and attends Executive Committee meetings as required.

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic financial leader whose career includes progressive senior leadership experience as a business partner and advisor in a small, but complex and non for profit environment. Your career includes experience relevant to the aforementioned units under the Director’s purview, including a depth of knowledge and comfort with not-for-profit accounting, and with investment, fund, pension and technical accounting. As a team leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your team members and foster an inclusive work environment within an employment equity framework. As a continuous learner, you keep abreast of new trends and technologies, and understand the issues, emerging trends, and policies and legislation that affect Canadian-, and Ontario-based, postsecondary institutions. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university along with a financial designation in good standing (CPA). Experience working in Catholic education is considered an asset.

To apply or explore this leadership position at the University of St. Michael’s College further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).

Applications must be received by 5pm ET on Friday, November 15th 2024.

The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes an applicant’s accessibility needs into account. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact Jane Griffith at jane@griffithgroup.ca and hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

Vice President, Community Initiatives

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Canadian Women’s Foundation – Vice President, Community Initiatives
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, 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 support of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $260 million to fund over 3,300 life-transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.
It is within this context that the Canadian Women’s Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Vice President, Community Initiatives (“VP”).
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, the VP is the leader of the Community Initiatives Team and provides strategic direction and oversight of grant making, grantee capacity building, and with assessing the value and risks of special projects and opportunities. The VP works across the Foundation to advance public policy reform and the advocacy work of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Leading a highly engaged team of approximately 20 through four direct reports, the VP provides mentoring, training and professional development opportunities to the team while ensuring its work aligns with the mission of the Foundation. Working in collaboration with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team, the VP will define and implement strategic and operational plans as it relates to the Foundation’s impact investing, granting, and other priority initiatives. The VP supports the Foundation’s philanthropic and public relations efforts to steward and acquire donors and partners through maintaining effective public accountability. The VP tracks, reports and shares impact stories from grant making activities, donors and partners. The VP is a key spokesperson for media interviews, thought-leadership opportunities, and other public relations and engagement opportunities accountability, and an active participant at Board meetings.
As the ideal candidate, your career includes a long-standing leadership on gender equality issues in the nonprofit, charity, or community sector, ideally, on a pan-Canadian, national scale. You have demonstrated the ability to advance knowledge, action, and philanthropy on systemic change for gender equality and justice. You have an extensive understanding of the key critical issues affecting diverse women, girls, , Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people in Canada. You also have expert knowledge of the feminist movement in Canada, of gender equality organizations and service providers, and of public policy related to gender equality and the nonprofit sector. Peers describe you as a subject matter expert in gender equality issues with a deep connection to diverse and traditionally under supported communities, and ideally, you bring knowledge in the related fields of social justice issues, feminist action, and philanthropy. As a people leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your staff team, have experience setting goals and workplans, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment in your organizations. You are an excellent communicator who is at ease presenting in a variety of settings and to a variety of constituents, and bilingualism in both of Canada’s official languages (French/English) is a strong asset. The ideal candidate embodies what the Foundation is known for: championing gender equality and justice goals and feminist philanthropy; upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, accountability and support; and grounding themselves in contemporary GBA+ and intersectional feminist lens and analysis framework.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Applications must be received by 5pm ET on Friday, November 15th 2024.
“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 Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Public Policy Forum’s staff, operations, work, and network depend on traditional Indigenous territories to provide us physical space, sustenance, safety, and community to work, live, and play. Its head office is located in Ottawa is built on un-ceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory who have lived on the land for millenia and the work it does is on the traditional lands of many distinct nations, including Métis and Inuit. In the spirit of reconciliation with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada. PPF is committed to contributing to making positive changes in our relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The Public Policy Forum (PPF) was born out of the belief that dialogue between leaders in the private and public sectors leads to better policy. Established in 1987 by Founding President and CEO Sheldon Ehrenworth, the organization created an independent and non-partisan space for leaders to meet regularly to discuss governance and public policy. Now with a membership of ~200 organizations from business, federal, provincial and territorial governments, academic institutions, unions, and non-profit organizations, PPF builds bridges among diverse participants in the policy-making process and gives them a platform to examine issues and feed fresh ideas aimed at producing actionable outcomes in key policy areas.
It is within this context that the Public Policy Forum welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its President & Chief Executive Officer, commencing early 2025.
Reporting to PPF’s highly recognized Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) provides the strategic and visionary leadership to the organization. Internally, the CEO is responsible for all aspects of the organization including financial management, human resources and organizational culture, board governance, program growth, membership stewardship, and ensuring that the organization remains focused on its mission and strategic priorities. The CEO works closely with the senior leadership team and the Board to ensure the organization’s short- and long-term sustainability through the creation and execution of PPF’s strategic and business plans. To achieve this goal, the CEO forges strategic alliances with likeminded organizations in Canada and convenes a number of prominent signature events including the well-regarded Canada Growth Summit and Testimonial Dinner in Toronto, and regional events in Western Canada, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. The CEO leads a highly professional team and enjoys mentoring and creating a culture that embraces teamwork and collegiality.
As the ideal candidate, you are an accomplished, collaborative and respected executive, looking to steer an organization through its next phase of growth and impact. Your professional experience has provided you with an understanding and appreciation of the new and crucial public policy issues facing the country, and of its complexities and importance to individuals, communities and Canadian society. Your career includes progressive roles in senior leadership positions, including experience with financial management, human resources, governance policies and procedures, managing senior relationships across public and private sectors, and with fundraising and revenue generation activities. You are adept at building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with a wide array of partners who may hold different, and sometimes, opposing priorities. The leadership style and attributes which will benefit the successful candidate include being inclusive and engaging, consultative and collaborative, an outstanding communicator, and a strong advocate who believes that equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA), and Indigenous ways of being and knowing, are central to building better policy for Canada. Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is considered an asset. The ability to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages (English/French) is desirable.
This role requires candidates to work at the PPF offices in both Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario and stay connected to a range of partners across the country The role includes domestic and global travel commitments, estimated at 10% of the CEO’s time.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Public Policy Forum, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McClean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca)
PPF is a vibrant organization that fosters innovative thinking and a passion for public policy. It is always interested in hearing from talented people who want to join the team. PPF provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, sex, and/or sexual orientation.
PPF 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.

Assistant Vice-President, School of Continuing Studies

The University of Guelph’s campuses reside within the lands of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum. The University recognizes that the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohso:ni, Lūnaapéewak and Huron-Wendat peoples have inhabited these lands for centuries and that today these lands are home to a rich diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The University upholds its commitments to seeking truth and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and affirms its responsibility to realize these commitments through its ongoing actions.
The University of Guelph’s mission is to Improve Life. These two simple words are the cornerstone of an institution committed to building a better future. The institution’s culture is what draws the best and the brightest to the University of Guelph. Students, faculty and staff choose the University of Guelph for its reputation as one of the best comprehensive and research-intensive universities in Canada. The University’s reputation for academic excellence is matched by its dedication to student success. The University consistently places at the top of student satisfaction rankings year-over-year. Its graduates and researchers change the world for the better every day in big ways and small. The University’s strength is in its people. If you are looking for a place to make a difference and improve life, you’ve found it at the University of Guelph.
The University is now embarking on a journey to create a new vision for the School of Continuing Studies by expanding the revenue generation abilities of the unit. It is within this context that the University of Guelph invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its inaugural Assistant Vice-President, School of Continuing Studies commencing fall 2024, or soon after.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the Assistant Vice-President, Continuing Education (AVP) will work collaboratively with Deans and members of the University’s senior leadership team in developing, guiding, and advancing the school’s new strategic direction. The AVP is the University’s key leader in continuing education and will build upon the success of the University’s continuing education and distance learning offerings to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and develop strategic partnerships internally and externally to enhance the school’s offerings and extend the reach of the school to a global audience. The AVP will actively engage in, and support, business development and revenue generation opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of the school in both the short term and long term. Working with a dedicated leadership team, the AVP oversees all operations of the school, including compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and accreditation standards, budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, while also developing and implementing a strategic vision for the school that aligns with the University’s Strategic Plan and Strategic Transformation Initiative. The AVP will enhance and support the school’s culture of entrepreneurialism, fosters partnerships and strategic alliances across campus and with external partners including government, business sector groups and community organizations, and develops learner services and support programs to enhance student success and satisfaction. The AVP will participate in University governance committees as required, ensure that information/data is accurately maintained and analyzed against performance targets, and convey regular updates to senior leadership as required.
As the ideal candidate, you bring experience and a record of successful innovation and growth in continuing studies from a similar environment such as a large-scale education or training operation. You have progressive experience in leadership, management, and with revenue generation responsibilities in a large and multi-layered complex organization. You have exceptional strategic, business, change management and business development skills, including a track record of strong operations experience, including budgeting and forecasting. As a visionary leader, you have a passion for lifelong learning, an entrepreneurial approach, and will develop relevant strategic partnership to guide growth. As a relationship builder, you demonstrate resilience in highly complex, politically sensitive situations and are skilled with negotiating partnership agreements, ideally between a university and professional, business, or industry associations as well as with community organization, including those in systemically underserved areas. While a Graduate degree is preferred, the committee will consider a combination of relevant education and experience.
It is within this context that the University of Guelph invites applications. To apply or explore this key leadership position at the University of Guelph, please submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca ) and Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca ) or LINK TO BE ADDED
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University 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 University of Guelph 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 assessment processes.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.

Board of Directors

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.

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 adapts programming to cater to diverse youth demographics and communities across Canada. Its approach centers on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of mental well-being.

It is within this context that jack.org welcomes nominations for the appointments to its Board of Directors.

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.

Commitment:

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.

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. The average annual time commitment to fulfill the responsibilities as a Director is 40-50 hours.

Directors are elected by the members for terms of three years and may serve to 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.

Geographical Representation

As a national organization, Jack.org welcomes nominations of individuals from across Canada, and specifically welcome nominations for those residing outside of Ontario and BC.
Skills Matrix
Jack.org is seeking Nominations from individuals with skills in the following areas:
1. Fundraising
2. Mental Health Systems
3. Strategy

Nomination Form

To nominate an individual, including self nominations, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScclwRqlJlThOKANWLNVGFs_d7M53ARD8rZb0cQKY9O45NPwA/viewform

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 Development

We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, 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.
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, we are 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 Trail. 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.
Toronto Botanical Garden connects people and plants, fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning.
It is within this context that Toronto Botanical Garden invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Director of Development to join TBG on its journey of continued growth as an inspired plant place, an engaging learning environment and a dynamic community hub.
Reporting to the Executive Director, and as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Development plays an active and strategic role in developing a culture of philanthropy that builds communities of support and attracts high impact philanthropy to TBG’s strategic priorities. The Director creates a development strategy and designs, directs and executes a multifaceted and full complement of fundraising programs, including major gifts and capital campaigns, sponsorship marketing, grant writing, planned giving, core mission and program initiatives, and special events. The Director fosters cross-team collaboration, and motivates and supports a team of staff, Board of Directors and volunteers, including members of the Development Committee, who advocate for TBG in the execution of the development plan.
This appointment requires an entrepreneurial, results oriented and community minded leader who is passionate about the mission of TBG, connecting people to plants, fostering sustainable communities and developing reciprocal relationships with nature through lifelong learning.
As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative and experienced leader, fundraiser and strategic implementation professional who seeks and inspires excellence and impact in all endeavours. You are a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer. You are an exceptional and engaging communicator, and have strong interpersonal skills. You can manage multiple priorities, think outside the box, solve problems, and take initiative.
You have proven experience creating and leading comprehensive fund development programs, achieving revenue targets, and building and maintaining relationships with a diverse base of engaged donors, sponsors and partners. You are comfortable managing annual and capital campaigns concurrently, and have knowledge of, and experience with, planned giving, special events planning and management, and marketing processes and concepts. Experience working with membership-based organizations such as museums, cultural, environmental or educational institutions is an asset, as is experience working in support of a voluntary board of directors. Post-secondary education is an asset, as is a CFRE designation. 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.
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).
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 Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
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.