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.