Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and expert in perishable food recovery. Second Harvest rescues surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to not-for-profits across the country to feed communities. Supported by hundreds of corporations, foundations, and the community at large, Second Harvest rescues and redistributes enough food to provide over 62,000 meals a day in Canada. Since 1985 it has rescued and delivered more than 177 million pounds of food, preventing over 75 million pounds of greenhouse gas equivalents from entering the atmosphere.

It is within this context that Second Harvest invites applications and nominations for its inaugural Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

The Vice President, Marketing and Communications (“Vice President”) is responsible for elevating Second Harvest’s overall marketing and communications portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President plays a strategic role in developing and leading a new vision and structure for the team to execute on key marketing communications, creative brand direction, advertising, print, online, and social media initiatives, digital presence, and organization-wide communications support. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President will be actively engaged in ongoing organizational management, strategic development of marketing and communications efforts, and is the subject matter expert. The position will also support overall development goals through cross-team collaboration on fundraising and food-raising initiatives. Success is measured by increased awareness resulting in more financial, food, and volunteer donations and ultimately the achievement of the organization’s overall goals. The Vice President will work closely with the CEO to lead and execute all thought leadership and Second Harvest’s policy positions for food rescue, and the organization’s editorial strategy and digital presence, including website, blog, social media, email communications, and newsletters. The Vice President will be responsible for Second Harvest’s overall brand strategy and execution, including portfolio management and overseeing development of communications materials, brand training and style guidelines, publications (annual reports, impact reports, etc.), online strategy, key messages, standard responses, etc. The Vice President also has a lead role in managing relationships with advertising agencies. As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President will lead by example and contribute to interdepartmental strategic discussions and decisions for the organization, as well as annual planning and evaluation of departmental goals, targets, initiatives, KPIs, budgets, and monitoring expenditures against approved budget.

The successful candidate will have progressive leadership experience in integrated marketing, communications, and brand building, including in such areas as: external and internal communications, advertising, digital marketing communications, public relations/media, and community cultivation/engagement online. As the ideal candidate, you can motivate, lead, and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot, think creatively, and solve problems. You have a demonstrated commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes, and a results-oriented culture. You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a strong executive presence. You have extensive experience in cross-functional collaboration, partnering, and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels of an organization. You have excellent project and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, handle a high volume of work, and keep others on track. Experience gained in the non-profit sector would be considered an asset, as would French-English bilingualism. This opportunity requires a decisive, driven, self-aware and collaborative leader with the ability to bring an organization’s key strategic priorities to market in a high quality, impactful manner that embraces Second Harvest’s work towards achieving its vision of – “No Waste. No Hunger.”

To apply or explore this leadership opportunity with Second Harvest, please submit a resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca).

Second Harvest encourages applications from individuals who self-identify as belonging to equity-deserving groups such as (but not limited to): racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

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

In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group and Second Harvest throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca and/or sam@griffithgroup.ca.

Griffith Group Executive Search Named to the Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters Ranking

Griffith Group Executive Search Named to the Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters Ranking

Hunt Scanlon Media is pleased to welcome Griffith Group Executive Search to our ‘2021 Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters’ ranking.

Hunt Scanlon presents its annual roundup of the 50 most prominent executive search firms serving the higher education sector.

To see Griffith Group Executive Search and to find others in the ‘2021 Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters’ ranking, visit https://lnkd.in/g-CpbKr.

General Manager – Hamilton Office

Gowling WLG is an international law firm with more than 1,500 client-facing professionals and more than 2,100 business services team members in 19 cities around the world. The Firm delivers in-depth expertise in key global sectors and a full suite of legal services to its clients. The Firm has been recognized repeatedly as a top employer as a result of its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and innovation.

Gowling WLG’s Vision:

• A distinctive client experience
• Outstanding people
• Innovative solutions
• A leading sector-focused international law firm

Gowling WLG’s Values:

• The power of teamwork
• Always striving to be better
• We all bring something different

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is the Canadian arm of Gowling WLG. With seven offices across Canada, an office in Moscow, Russia, and two offices in China, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms. Locally, the firm’s roots in Hamilton truly run deep—Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP was the first national law firm to locate in the Hamilton area. Since opening its doors in 1995, the firm has established itself not only as one of the city’s prominent providers of legal solutions but also as an important driver of economic activity, innovation and community engagement.

Currently, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP’s Hamilton presence spans two offices and includes almost 50 lawyers and 150 support staff, offering core services in corporate/commercial, advocacy, IP, recovery, real estate & lending, and wills, estates and private client services. The firm has grown consistently year-to-year and recently enhanced its reach by merging with ESB Lawyers, one of the region’s most respected local full-service firms. The firm will be combining its two offices and moving to the McMaster Innovation Park, which will include institutional tenants, start-ups, retail and wellness facilities as well as a daycare centre.

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP has been an active accelerant of Hamilton’s commercial renaissance. The Firm has strategically cemented partnerships with principal institutions, including McMaster University, Mohawk College and the City itself, and has leveraged its far-reaching network to assist in the commercializing of innovation and promotion of local and foreign investment in this region. In respect of community engagement, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP proudly partners with the Innovation Factory, Lion’s Lair, Hamilton Bulldogs, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and has been a key advisor to Hamilton’s 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid.

For more details, visit Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP’s website.

Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Gowling WLG is an international law firm with more than 1,500 client-facing professionals and more than 2,100 business services team members in 19 cities around the world. Gowling WLG delivers in-depth legal advice in key global sectors and a full suite of legal services and innovative solutions to its clients. Gowling WLG is recognized repeatedly as a top employer as a result of its commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and innovation.

red river college campus building

Executive Director, Academic

Reporting to the Vice President, Academic and Research, the Executive Director, Academic (ED) is responsible for the delivery of all of RRC’s academic programs, including RRC’s continuing education and micro-credentials programming. As a key member of RRC’s Senior Leadership team, the ED is a member of both the Leadership Council and Senior Academic Committee. Through providing strategic direction, vision and operational management to RRC’s five academic schools, the ED inspires and supports academic excellence and innovation across the College. The ED also works to enhance student retention and completion, support new program models to attract domestic and international students, and increase Indigenous learner participation and success rates. The ED supports the financial sustainability of the College through the responsible management of financial and human resources, including union relationships and collective bargaining. Externally, the ED fosters productive relationships with various stakeholders including government officials, professional regulatory bodies, and Apprenticeship Manitoba. Additionally, the ED supports a culture of philanthropy across the College and with its alumni through donor engagement and stewardship. As the RRC community engages in the development of its next multi-year Strategic Plan, the ED will be a key participant in the implementation of this new plan in the fall of 2021 to be followed by a new Academic Plan in early 2022.

women in business

Griffith Group Executive Search is pleased to announce its certification as a diverse supplier with WBE Canada.

Griffith Group Executive Search is pleased to announce its certification as a diverse supplier with WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada Council), a Canadian non-profit organization that is opening doors for Canadian women-owned businesses to supply chains across Canada, North America and globally.

As a women-led firm, Griffith Group is honoured to receive recognition from WBE, an organization that deeply values the economic advancement of women in leadership through strong partnerships and development tools to women-owned businesses.

Dean, Faculty of Science

Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic and Research, the Dean of Science is the Faculty’s lead academic and administrative officer, and a key member of the university’s senior leadership team. The Dean of Science promotes excellence in teaching and learning, the student experience, and research activities, all while overseeing the Faculty of Science’s financial operations, advancement activities, and community relations and partnerships. The Dean will advocate for and promote the interests of the Faculty of Science and foster a collegial, innovative, and inclusive environment in which world-class research, excellence in teaching and engaged scholarship flourish, and where students, faculty and staff thrive.

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic and Research, the Dean of Arts is the Faculty’s lead academic and administrative officer, and a key member of the university’s senior leadership team. The Dean of Arts promotes excellence in teaching and learning, the student experience, and research activities, all while overseeing the Faculty’s financial operations, advancement activities, and community relations and partnerships. The Dean will advocate for and promote the interests of humanities and social sciences and foster a collegial, innovative, and inclusive environment in which world-class research, excellence in teaching and engaged scholarship flourish, and where students, faculty and staff thrive.

blacl lives matter graphic sign

Griffith Group Pledges to End Anti-Black Systemic Racism

Griffith Group is deeply committed to supporting the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion. In support of the Black community, we have pledged our support to the BlackNorth Initiative and its goal to end anti-Black systemic racism. We are actively investing time and resources to embed equity and anti-racism practices across our organization. Sharing the knowledge we gain with our clients to ensure equitable hiring practices is one way we action on our commitment to end systemic racism for all underrepresented groups.

We are proud to be an ally in the fight to end anti-Black systemic racism as we contribute to building more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces.