Executive Director

For over 80 years, Family Service Thames Valley (“FSTV”) has offered counselling and support services to families, parents, and children. Whether it’s relationship difficulties, adjusting to life transitions, or living with a developmental disability, FSTV has programs to help.

FSTV’s mission is to empower people to face life challenges, and its vision is to renew hope and transform lives.

It is within this context that FSTV 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 mission of FSTV through community outreach, service delivery, and realizing the goals of the current strategic plan.

Overseeing a dedicated leadership team, the ED is accountable for the effective management of operations, including human resources, financial management, programs and services, and risk management. The ED continues to foster a strong, healthy and mission-driven organizational culture marked by high morale and engaged, skilled, passionate and impactful employees. The ED also champions a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are at the centre of FSTV’s work.

As a key spokesperson for FSTV, the ED advances the agency’s profile through active community presence and meaningful collaboration with sector partners, various levels of government, funders, and relevant professional bodies. The ED also fosters a culture of fundraising, diversifying revenue streams and expanding FSTV’s fundraising initiatives.

About the Individual:  

FSTV is seeking a visionary and strategic leader, as well as a strong community builder, with a deep commitment to its mission and vision. The ideal candidate brings progressive leadership experience within the not-for-profit sector; experience within social services, mental health, or family services is considered a strong asset. Your experience includes working with or supporting a voluntary board of directors, and knowledge of governance best practices. You have an understanding of community-based service delivery and a commitment to client-centred, accessible, and responsive programs that meet evolving community needs. You can balance strategic leadership and operational oversight, complemented by financial management experience.  

Your leadership style is grounded in compassion, transparency and integrity, and reflects a servant leadership approach. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Lived experience connected to FSTV’s mission is an asset. 

You bring a collaborative, systems-oriented approach, with the ability to build partnerships across sectors, nurture relationships, and champion FSTV’s values. A confident and engaging public speaker, you are an effective spokesperson, able to enhance the agency’s visibility, and effectively communicate FSTV’s strategic direction. You have experience navigating complex funding environments, including government and community-based funding, and are comfortable supporting resource development and long-term sustainability.

A BSW, MSW, or another relevant degree from a recognized university or college is strongly preferred. 

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with FSTV, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca)

Salary Range: $94,800 to $118,500 commensurate with experience.

Location: This opportunity is based in London, Ontario.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada

FSTV 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. 

FSTV 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/or assessment processes.

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

Family Service Thames Valley (“FSTV”) is located on the traditional lands of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee. FSTV would also like to recognize the three First Nations communities neighbouring the City of London: Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Oneida Nation of the Thames and Munsee-Delaware Nation.