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.

Chief Executive Officer & Registrar

The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) champions leadership in health data across Canada. CHIMA is a national, member-supported not-for-profit organization that represents certified professionals in health information management. The organization includes the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM), which sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada. CHIMA is a remote-first workplace with a small, collaborative, and purpose-driven team.
It is within this context that CHIMA welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer & Registrar.
Reporting to the Board of Directors of CHIMA/CCHIM, the Chief Executive Officer & Registrar (“CEO”) is the senior-most leader of organization and is responsible for steering it through a dynamic and evolving health information landscape. The CEO, working across the organization and with the Board, guides and shapes the strategic direction, ensures strong governance practices, operational excellence, and fosters a values-driven culture that reflects CHIMA’s mission and vision. The CEO is accountable for the organization’s financial sustainability and its financial performance, budget adherence, and strategic resource allocation, in accordance with the Board-approved budget. The CEO establishes and maintains transparency and clear communication with the Board, staff, regulators and all partners and audiences. As the organization’s representative, the CEO engages thoughtfully and knowledgably in national conversations on health information, digital ethics, and data governance at public events, conferences, and key gatherings, enhancing its visibility and engagement, while cultivating and maintaining relationships. Working with a dedicated senior leadership team, the CEO ensures that all program areas and activities meet the organization’s policy guidelines, reflect the Board’s priorities, align with the strategic plan, and are implemented with a high level of quality and within expected budgets and timelines.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior leadership roles from a similarly sized and complex non-profit organization; experience from a healthcare or health information organization would be considered an asset. Your tenure in management roles has provided you with experience in staff management, strategic planning, creating and executing organizational priorities, and with fostering meaningful relationships with diverse partners including all levels of government, bureaucrats, Ministers, sector agencies, and community organizations. As a seasoned senior leader, you are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience reporting to, working with, or being a member of a voluntary Board of a non-profit organization. You have an understanding of operations, risk, compliance and regulations specific to the health sector and foster an inclusive and supportive culture that mentors and develops staff. You are at ease presenting to groups of various sizes and constituents, and with acting as a spokesperson for an organization. Candidates must have demonstrated experience integrating a diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens into all aspects of work, and with driving inclusive and equitable outcomes. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is considered an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CHIMA, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: A competitive salary commensurate with experience paired with a comprehensive group benefits plan will be offered to the successful candidate.
Remote Workplace: CHIMA’s head office is located in Toronto and is governed by Ontario NFP standards, its staff operate in a remote-first workplace. Occasional travel (reimbursable as per the organization’s policies) across Canada for meetings is required, however, in this role.
CHIMA 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.
CHIMA 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.

Artistic Director

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

Associate Vice-President (Human Resources)

The University of Regina is situated on Treaty 4 lands with a presence in Treaty 6. These are the ancestral territories of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, and Nakoda peoples, and the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. Today, these lands continue to be the shared territory of many diverse peoples from near and far.
With its main and College Avenue campuses located next to Wascana Lake in the heart of Regina’s idyllic Wascana Park, and with a campus located in Saskatoon, the University of Regina is a dynamic provincial institution that has an established reputation for innovative programming and research excellence. Together with its three Federated Colleges – Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, and Luther College – the University of Regina has more than 2,900 faculty and staff, including approximately 500 tenured or tenure-track faculty, as well as approximately 17,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students across 10 faculties and 24 academic departments. Collectively, they form a diverse community devoted to research, teaching, scholarship, and social responsibility.
It is within this context that the University of Regina invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Associate Vice-President (Human Resources).
The University of Regina is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the communities it serves. The University encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups such as: Indigenous peoples, including First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit peoples; racialized/persons of colour; persons with disabilities; women; and people from gender-diverse groups.
Reporting to President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jeff Keshen, the Associate Vice-President (Human Resources) (AVP, HR) is a key member of the University’s Senior Leadership Team and supports, through a matrix reporting relationship, the Vice-President (Administration), the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), and the Vice-President (Research).
The AVP, HR provides strategic and operational leadership for the Human Resources Department, with responsibility for areas including faculty and staff relations, organizational development and people programs, health and safety, pension and benefits, employee well-being, and the University’s Human Resources service centre, which includes payroll operations. The Respectful University Office and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office report jointly to the AVP, HR and other senior leaders, reflecting their broad institutional mandates. Working with a dedicated and experienced team of approximately 45 professional and administrative staff, the AVP, HR fosters a supportive, healthy, and collegial environment in which staff can be productive in delivering human resource services to faculty, staff, and students in a proactive, customer-oriented manner.
The AVP, HR ensures that the initiatives, programs, policies, and services offered by the Human Resources Department are consistent with the University’s mission and goals. Through establishing strong relationships across campus, the AVP, HR ensures that the Human Resources Department supports current and future forecasted human resource needs, effects appropriate change, and provides a vision that encompasses the department’s strengths and potential. The AVP, HR is also responsible, in collaboration with the department’s Directors, for: the preparation and oversight of the department’s budget (including salary and discretionary funds); the University’s pension plans and benefits; health and safety; tuition and professional development funds and employee and family assistance; as well as the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to accomplish the goals of the University.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior human resource management roles, and an undergraduate degree from a recognized university; a Master’s-level degree and an HR designation are both strong additional assets. Your career includes experience with many of the HR functions, including but not limited to: workforce planning; performance management; organizational development; labour relations; compensation; recruitment and retention; and HR policy development.
Your leadership experience has provided you with strong financial and budgetary acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets. As a lifelong learner, you have the interest and ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the legislation that impacts the human resources of the University, including the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Pension and Benefits Act, Saskatchewan Human Rights Act, and occupational health and safety regulations.
Colleagues recognize your proven experience developing strong business and working partnerships, as well as your ability to create trusting and effective relationships with both internal and external constituents. You embrace a proactive and straightforward communications style which aids you in addressing human resource issues and challenging institutionalized thinking in an appropriate manner. Creative and adaptable, you are aware of current human resources trends and concepts, and can bring new ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to the University’s human resource functions.
To be considered as a candidate, you must be able to demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. You engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities and equity-deserving groups, and contribute to building inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace environments. You understand the responsibilities of institutions operating on Indigenous lands and actively advance systemic change within the post-secondary sector through both strategic leadership and everyday actions. This includes action, engagement, and support of the University’s unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and its student-centred mission as articulated in the University’s 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan, entitled All Our Relations: kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak.
Compensation: The stated salary range for this position is $165,703 – $248,554.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Regina, 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).
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.

Vice-President, Finance and Administration

Saint Mary’s University acknowledges that the University is located on the traditional land of the Mi’kmaq Nation. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725.

On its 42-acre campus in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) is a modern, secular, and metropolitan university with strong traditions of accessibility and community engagement. SMU has a well-established commitment to cultural diversity and encourages and supports the development of global perspectives, developed on campus in the student body, the curriculum, and in teaching, research, and staff communities. Home to more than 6,400 students from over 115 countries who are enrolled across the Faculties of Science, Arts, Business, and Graduate Studies & Research, and with over 55,000 alumni worldwide, SMU is the second-largest university in Nova Scotia. SMU offers undergraduate degrees, Masters, and PhD programs in its areas of strengths in the natural sciences, humanities, business, and social sciences. The university is ranked highly in Canada for research, receiving over $10M annually from external funding sources and is home to eight Canada Research Chairs.

It is within this context that Saint Mary’s University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice-President, Finance and Administration.

Reporting to Dr. Michael Khan, President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice President, Finance and Administration (“VPFA”) is the University’s senior administrative officer responsible for oversight of all non-academic affairs including the financial, operational, business and investment interests of the University. The departments in this portfolio include: People & Culture; Financial Services; Enterprise Information Technology; Athletics & Recreation, and Facilities Management. Working as a critical member of the Executive Management Group, the VPFA leads and oversees short-term and long-term financial and campus planning, playing an integral role in ensuring the University achieves its vision and mission. The VPFA also works externally, liaising with all levels of government, key institutional, business, and private partners, and representing the University locally, regionally, and nationally as appropriate and requested. In addition to acting as a key advisor to the President, the VPFA also works closely with the Provost and Vice-President Academic and Research (P-VPAR)and other members of the Executive Management Group on university-wide planning and budgeting processes to ensure fiscal accountability and stewardship, alignment with the University’s objectives and strategic priorities, and jointly exercises responsibility for budget control procedures approved by the Board. As an extension of this, the VPFA serves as an executive resource to the University’s Board of Governors and, working with the President and P-VPAR, provides information, advice, and support to the Board as a whole and to key committees of the Board.

As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned executive with experience overseeing a broad range of administrative and financial functions, including budgeting, strategic and financial planning, economic forecasting and resource allocation, capital development, facilities management, information technology, risk planning, housing, human resource management, and athletics and recreation. Experience gained working in a large and complex organization with unionized staff is considered an asset, as is knowledge of broader public sector purchasing guidelines and directives. The successful candidate must appreciate and understand the multi-faceted, dynamic and collegial environment of university funding and will need to make budgetary decisions in a timely, transparent manner. You are adept at managing competing priorities and achieving resolutions within a collegial, collaborative framework. Your data-informed decisions allow you to make financial and planning decisions in a holistic manner, centered on ensuring an excellent student experience. Peers describe you as highly collaborative, a problem solver, a superb communicator, and as a senior leader with sound judgement and empathy. You value coaching and mentoring your team, embrace all aspects of diversity and will foster a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, coupled with significant relevant senior leadership experience. A professional accounting designation is considered an asset. Candidates must be committed to the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and honesty, and be prepared to make principled, and sometimes, difficult decisions.

To apply or explore this academic leadership position at Saint Mary’s 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).

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@smu.ca.

Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify by completing a Self-Identification Questionnaire that will be provided at the time of application. This form is provided to SMU, and all information collected is confidential.

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

Chief Executive Officer

The Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) is the national voluntary organization of pharmacy professionals committed to patient care through the advancement of safe, effective medication use in hospitals and other collaborative healthcare settings. While many people associate pharmacy services with their local drugstore, healthcare-systems pharmacy encompasses a broader and complex scope, playing a critical role in patient care across publicly funded, integrated healthcare settings. Approximately 30% of registered pharmacists and 50% of registered pharmacy technicians practice in these settings. The goal of healthcare-systems pharmacy is to optimize medication management and improve patient outcomes within healthcare institutions. In support of its members, CSHP advocates, educates, provides information sharing, promotes best practices, and the facilitation of research and recognition of excellence.

It is within this context that the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, who will assume the role in Fall 2025, or soon after.

Reporting directly to the President of the Board, and accountable to the full Board, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization, its financial and human resources, and its strategic vision, mission and activities. The CEO also serves as the chief administrator of the CSHP Research and Education Foundation and oversees its granting activities. Working with the CSHP’s senior leadership team, the CEO will be tasked with implementing the newly approved strategic plan and with ensuring relations with CSHP’s branches and chapters remains strong, connected and collaborative. Externally, representing the Society and the Board, the CEO will advocate on behalf of its members on a variety of important issues that align with CSHP’s mission, support membership growth, and engage with corporate partners and potential funders.

As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior leadership roles, ideally from a comparably sized national not-for-profit organization that is membership based. In-depth expertise of the Canadian pharmacy sector is not required, but candidates should understand the context of the Canadian healthcare sector, and you should have a desire to expand your understanding through learning and immersion into the sector’s priorities and issues. As a strong communicator, you are able to build and sustain relationships with members partners, organizations, governments, and corporations. You excel at representing an organization as its spokesperson, effectively communicating its values, mission and key messages to diverse audiences. As a strong people leader, you have the ability to motivate, recruit, develop, and retain highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that are multigenerational and diverse. You have strong financial and budgetary acumen, including experience managing budgets, and knowledge of the non-profit sector and CRA guidelines is considered an asset. Candidates must be dedicated to advancing CSHP’s vision and values and demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility principles. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with CSHP, 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: Commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, professional development fund, paid vacation plus statutory holidays, and sick/personal days.

Location/WFH: CSHP’s office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, and offers a hybrid work environment. Candidates do not need to be based in Ottawa, however, must have the ability to travel for work-related purposes.

CSHP 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.

CSHP 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.