Vice President, Philanthropy

The Canadian Women’s Foundation (the Foundation) is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. It advances this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change. Through fundraising, granting, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, the Foundation works to achieve feminist systemic change. By granting to and strengthening local community programs across Canada, the Foundation empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. Launched in 1991 by a group of eight trail-blazing women, the Foundation addresses a critical need for philanthropy focused on women and is one of the largest women’s fundraising foundations in the world. With the assistance of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $270 million to fund over 3,400 life-transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.
It is within this context that the Canadian Women’s Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Vice President, Philanthropy, commencing in the first quarter of 2026.
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, and as an integral member of the senior leadership team (SLT), the Vice President, Philanthropy is responsible for the strategic direction, vision and leadership of all the fundraising and donor relations activities at the Foundation. As the chief fundraiser for the Foundation, the Vice President works to increase awareness and philanthropic support of the domestic feminist movement, and the critical issues affecting diverse women, girls, Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people. The Vice President, along with colleagues on the SLT, will also continue to position the Foundation as the charity of choice for this movement. Working with a dedicated, long-standing team, the Vice President mentors, guides and oversees the team of 10 full-time staff via 4 direct reports in the following business units: Community Giving; Individual and Foundation Major and Midlevel Giving; Corporate Giving; and Donor Experience. The Vice President supports the growth of a strong culture of philanthropy in the organization through mentoring and engagement across the Foundation with staff, and with the Board and the Foundation’s volunteers and donors. In addition to this work, the Vice President also manages an active donor pipeline and is responsible for their own fundraising revenue targets. Furthermore, the Vice President is responsible for the unit’s annual and strategic budget and business plans, and with implementing those plans in a manner that ensures the Philanthropy plans align with and support the Foundation’s strategic directions and revenue needs. The Vice President works across the Foundation and in partnership with their colleagues, with a dedicated focus on supporting the Foundation’s philanthropy and donor relations, and with ensuring that both the long-term and short-term goals of the Foundation are achieved.
As the ideal candidate, you are a well-respected and successful senior fundraising professional with a broad range of experience across all giving methods, including annual, planned giving, and major gifts, and from individuals, corporations and foundations. You have demonstrable success as the lead fundraiser, and have solicited multi-year, complex donations in the 5, 6 and 7 figure range. Experience supporting a comprehensive campaign is considered an asset. You are adept at engaging donors and volunteers, have excellent listening skills, and can problem solve and bring innovative ideas to bear. You are knowledgeable, conversant and can speak with ease about the issues of importance to the Foundation, including gender equity, human rights, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and equality. As a people leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your staff team, have experience setting goals and workplans, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment in your organizations. To that end, the ideal candidate must embody what the Foundation is known for: championing gender equity, justice, and feminist philanthropy, and with upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, accountability and support. Bilingualism in both of Canada’s official languages (French/English) is considered a strong asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $125,000-180,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, professional development funds, paid vacation and statutory holidays, and sick/personal days.
Location/WFH: While the Foundation’s office is located in Toronto, Ontario, the Foundation offers a hybrid work environment. Candidates do not need to be based in Toronto, however, must have the ability to travel for work-related purposes.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is strongly committed to equity in employment and seeks to attract, select, and hire a diverse team with a high level of professional skills, passion for and belief in our vision and mission. It aims to be inclusive of diverse people across gender and sexuality spectrums. This includes people who identify as women, girls, trans, Two Spirit, genderqueer, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQIA+. If comfortable, the Foundation encourages candidates to share information about their identities, lived experiences, and the communities they are part of in their cover letter.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Executive Assistant and Board Liaison

The Canadian Women’s Foundation (the Foundation) is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. It advances this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change. Through fundraising, granting, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, the Foundation works to achieve feminist systemic change. By granting to and strengthening local community programs across Canada, the Foundation empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. Launched in 1991 by a group of eight trail-blazing women, the Foundation addresses a critical need for philanthropy focused on women and is one of the largest women’s fundraising foundations in the world. With the assistance of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $270 million to fund over 3,400 life-transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.
It is within this context that the Canadian Women’s Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Assistant and Board Liaison.
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, the Executive Assistant and Board Liaison provides senior-level support and assistance to the President & CEO on all matters related to the smooth and successful functioning of the President’s office. The Executive Assistant liaises with internal and external stakeholders, board members, donors and funders and presents a professional, proficient and welcoming impression of the organization. This position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality; a proactive and strategic approach to all aspects of the work; and the ability to manage multiple priorities with rapidly changing levels of urgency.
The ideal candidate is an experienced and senior level professional assistant. You are adept at managing multiple priorities, often with conflicting priorities, on behalf of a President. You have an excellent customer service mindset and you quickly build trust and credibility in a collaborative and positive way.
You are an agile thinker who solves problems while using discretion and a high degree of confidentiality. Your tenure in similar roles has equipped you with excellent organizational skills, superior judgement, exceptional communications skills and a track record of success in advancing priority projects with complex risk and issues management.
The ideal candidate will have high integrity and an unwavering commitment to and demonstrated ability to advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
To learn more about this important opportunity with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $70,000 -$90,000 commensurate with experience. The compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, professional development funds, paid vacation and statutory holidays, and sick/personal days.
Location/WFH: While the Foundation’s office is located in north Toronto, Ontario, the Foundation offers a hybrid work environment with three days a week in the office.
Use of AI: Griffith Group does not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants at any stage of the process. All candidate evaluations are conducted by our experienced team of Consultants and Partners. Our use of AI is limited to non-evaluative tasks, never replaces human judgement in candidate assessment, and is always guided by ethical standards.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is strongly committed to equity in employment and seeks to attract, select, and hire a diverse team with a high level of professional skills, passion for and belief in our vision and mission. It aims to be inclusive of diverse people across gender and sexuality spectrums. This includes people who identify as women, girls, trans, Two Spirit, genderqueer, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQIA+. If comfortable, the Foundation encourages candidates to share information about their identities, lived experiences, and the communities they are part of in their cover letter.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Executive Director

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

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. As a trusted advisor, the Director of Finance plays a central role in helping senior leaders interpret financial data, assess risk and opportunity, and make informed decisions that optimize the institution’s financial health and impact. This includes active participation in cross-functional planning, forecasting, and evaluation of initiatives that affect the University’s operations, investments, and growth. 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 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 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).
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, those leally eligible to work in Canada 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.

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.

Executive Director, Communications

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 Executive Director, Communications.
Reporting to the President, Dr. David Sylvester, the Executive Director, Communications (Executive Director) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in the development and implementation of the University’s marketing, communications, brand, and media strategies. The Executive Director will engage with, and be responsive to, the diverse divisional needs and expectations of USMC. The Executive Director will endeavour to create a Communications Office that is an institutional centre of expertise, guiding and enabling communications that advance the strategic and operational goals of the University while fostering trust, ensuring message alignment, and maintaining a cohesive brand strategy that is amplified across all channels and audiences. The Executive Director will also act as the touchpoint of advice for institutional leadership in relation to reputational and media issue management, digital communication trends, data-informed storytelling, and platform integration.
As the ideal candidate, you are a proven communications and marketing executive with an appreciation of the higher education sector. You possess a breadth of experience across strategic and digital communications, content management, social media, brand strategy, CRM systems, and analytics. Your career has included experience working within a mission-informed customer service-orientation organization with a diverse and sometimes complex group of stakeholder groups, audiences, and priorities. As a consummate professional, you navigate tensions from diverse and sometimes conflicting perspectives with patience and tact while instilling confidence in your team and partners. You are a coalition-builder, a problem-solver, an innovator, and a strategic thinker who is detail-orientated and timeline-attentive. As a team leader, you have exceptional interpersonal skills and are a transparent communicator. You enjoy mentoring and developing talent through providing honest and insightful feedback, and you have experience in creating and leading a team that is structured to meet and exceed the needs of the organization. As a continuous learner, you keep abreast of new trends and technologies as well as of the issues and policies (current and emergent) governing communications in Ontario and Canada. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university; a relevant professional accreditation (ARP; SCMP; PCM) is considered an asset, as is a masters level degree in a relevant field (public relations; strategic communications; journalism; marketing), and training in digital communications and UX design.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $162,000-180,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes University of St. Michael’s College Defined Benefit Pension Plan; a comprehensive health benefits package; professional development funds; paid vacation, holiday closure and flex days; and educational benefits.
To learn more about this leadership position at the University of St. Michael’s College, please submit a comprehensive C.V. along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
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, those legally eligible to work in Canada 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.

Executive Director

The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) is a national, not-for-profit organization responsible for the accreditation of continuing pharmacy education in Canada. To fulfill its mandate, CCCEP establishes policies and standards for the accreditation of continuing pharmacy education programs; accredits continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; and accredits a small number of not-for-profit program providers to accredit their own continuing pharmacy education programs in accordance with CCCEP’s accreditation requirements. Established in 1973, CCCEP’s members include the ten provincial pharmacy regulatory authorities and five national pharmacy associations, and its accreditation is recognized by all of Canada’s provincial and territorial pharmacy regulatory authorities.
It is within this context that CCCEP welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Director.
Reporting to the representative Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership aligned with CCCEP’s mission, goals, strategies and priorities. Working with the Board, the Executive Director supports the development of the organization’s strategic plan and ensures its successful implementation. As a small organization with an annual budget of $300,000, 2 FTE staff and a few third-party contractors, the ED is responsible for all aspects of the organization including operations, budget and financial planning, accreditation services, member relations, and governance. Additionally, the ED serves as CCCEP’s spokesperson, representing the organization at conferences and with partners, and advocating for public policies and an enabling environment that align with CCCEP’s mission. With responsibility for CCCEP’s short- and long-term viability, the ED will be actively engaged in reviewing and implementing an innovative strategy for the continued delivery of continuing education to Canada’s pharmacy professionals.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a successful track record in senior leadership roles, have reported to, or worked with, a voluntary representative board of directors, and are well-versed in governance best practices. Experience with professional education, competency-based programming, or accreditation services is a strong asset, as is knowledge of Canadian health or pharmacy policy and legislation. You have strong financial acumen, including managing budgets and risk management activities; experience with relevant charity regulations, non-profit accounting, and CRA guidelines is considered an asset. Colleagues recognize your proven experience cultivating and sustaining strong relationships with sectorial organizations, various levels of governments, and with developing collaborative partnerships. Your strategic communications skills include comfort acting as a spokesperson, articulating strategy, enhancing organizational visibility, and developing programs focused on providing value and service to your organization’s membership. Candidates should hold a relevant degree from a recognized university or college, and a specialization in health policy, pharmacy or adult education is considered an asset.
Compensation Package and Hours: The Executive Director position at CCCEP is a part-time role, requiring 28 hours/week (0.7 FTE). The salary range offered is $105,000-140,000, commensurate with experience, and does not include health benefits. The total compensation package includes 3 weeks’ paid vacation plus statutory holidays, and 1.5 sick/personal days per month (earned and pro-rated).
Location/WFH: CCCEP is a fully remote organization. However, occasional travel (reimbursable as per the organization’s policies) across Canada for meetings is required.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CCCEP, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
CCCEP welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
CCCEP and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and/or assessment processes.

Executive Director/ Directeur(trice) général(e)

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

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

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

Director of Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs

About the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (the College)
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is the regulatory agency for dentists in Ontario. The College sets the educational standards, produces guidelines and standards of practice and provides a complaints and investigation process for the public.
The RCDSO is a leader in health care regulation. As the regulatory body for more than 11,000 dentists in Ontario, their mission is to act in the public interest by putting patients first. They are committed to transparency, accessibility, openness, and fairness in all their work .
The College takes an active leadership role in developing system solutions that increase patients’ ability to access oral health care including our support for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
The College is in the last year of a three-year strategic plan. Considerable progress has been made to enhance the service experience for those who contact the College, embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles and actions with our staff and with the profession, and developing evidence informed directions to regulate dentists effectively as technology and corporate ownership permeates oral health care delivery. The development of a 10-year strategic vision and action plan is well underway.
About the Role
Reporting to the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs leads a team of 53 that develops, implements and evaluates policy and process for the College’s Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports; Fitness to Practice and Hearings functions, as mandated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The Director is responsible for the integrity, transparency and legal compliance of investigations, hearings, and monitoring and that decisions made are proportionate, consistent and without bias, as well as compliant with the professional standards and legal precedents. The Director will prioritise Committee decisions and support patient care that is effective, safe and ethical and will ensure the availability of information to the public regarding dentists’ suitability to practice in Ontario. As a member of the College leadership network, the Director contributes to the development and implementation of organizational goals and policies.
Experience and Requirements
The College is looking for a strategic, innovative, systems thinker, who anticipates and embraces change, supports effective change management in leading a large staff team to continuously improve, and to build and sustain a future-oriented department in its use of data, analytics and technology.
 Completion of post-secondary degree; law degree is an asset
 Minimum 10+ years of progressive and position-related experience in administrative law and/or a regulatory organization, including several years at a management level
 Extensive knowledge of the regulatory sector; knowledge of Regulated Health Professions Act, its regulations and related legislation is an asset
 Strong understanding of administrative law principles, tribunals, and procedural fairness is essential
 Experience leading and building high performing teams
 Demonstrated skills in managing relationships with internal and external partners, including legal counsel
 Experience developing and managing budgets
 Ability to prioritize, manage and appropriately delegate multiple initiatives, projects and operational priorities
 Proficient and comfortable with data, key performance indicators, and other technology to support operational achievement and strategic innovation (e.g. AI)
 Critical and innovative thinker with excellent problem solving and communication skills
 RCDSO is building its bilingual (French/English) capacity and excellent French language proficiency is required/an asset
Compensation and Benefits:
 Target salary range $166,000 – $186,000 commensurate with experience
 Comprehensive extended health benefits package, paid vacation, wellness and sick days
 A matched Pension Plan (up to 8% of salary) as well as an optional Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan
 Career-related learning and development opportunities
 Half-day Fridays between July 1st and September 1st as well as a half-day workday before statutory holidays
 Onsite gym, corporate discount to GoodLife Fitness, and wellness-related webinars
 Hybrid work schedule with opportunities to connect with colleagues through virtual and in-person social events
Application Process:
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
The College and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Executive Director

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

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

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

Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience is required.

Salary and Work Environment:
The salary range for this role is $95,000-$115,000. This is a full-time position (7.5 hours per day) and based on-site 4 to 5 days per week. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required for fundraising and showcase events.
Application Process:
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Workman Arts, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca)

Workman Arts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
Workman Arts and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.