Executive Director

Our client is a growing, mission-driven Canadian nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of workforce development, education, and community impact. Through partnerships with employers, educational institutions, government, and community stakeholders, the organization designs and delivers programs that help individuals access meaningful career opportunities while supporting workforce needs across a range of sectors.

With a national reach and a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact, the organization is committed to expanding access to economic opportunity, developing future talent pipelines, and helping individuals build rewarding and sustainable careers. Its work engages diverse stakeholders and contributes to stronger, more inclusive communities and workplaces across Canada.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and organizational sustainability to advance the organization's mission and long-term success.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is accountable for the development and implementation of the strategic plan, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring financial sustainability, fostering a high-performing organizational culture, and expanding the organization's impact across Canada.

As the organization's leader, the Executive Director serves as the primary ambassador, cultivating relationships with governments, industry, employers, educational institutions, community organizations, donors, sponsors, and the public.

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership as the organization enters its next stage of evolution, positioning it for continued growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

Compensation Package: The targeted salary range for this position $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Based in the Greater Toronto Area/401 Corridor, this is a remote first opportunity with regular travel throughout Canada.

While the Search Committee recognizes that it is unlikely that any one individual will possess all the desired qualifications in equal measure, the ideal candidate should have the following:

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Education, or a related field (Master's degree considered an asset).
• Progressive leadership experience at the executive level
• Demonstrated experience leading organizations through significant growth, change, or transformation.
• Experience building and retaining a high-performing, engaged leadership team and organizational culture.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
• Proven success securing funding through government, corporate, foundation, philanthropic, and earned revenue streams.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational strategy, operations, and performance.
• Experience working effectively with Boards of Directors and governance structures.
• Strong understanding of financial management, risk management, organizational development, and change leadership.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
• Experience representing organizations publicly at provincial or national levels is considered a strong asset.
• Experience within the nonprofit, charitable, education or social impact sectors is preferred.

Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

Reason for posting: Existing Vacancy

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with our client, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Claudia Lang-Dion (claudia@griffithgroup.ca).

We welcome and encourage 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.

Griffith Group is 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.