Executive Director

Eva’s Initiatives (“Eva’s”) acknowledges the land the organization stands on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississauga’s of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Eva’s also acknowledges that Tkaronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississauga’s of the Credit and the Williams Treaty signed with multiple Mississauga’s and Chippewa bands.
Eva’s also acknowledges all Treaty peoples – including those who came here as settlers – as migrants either in this generation or in generations past – and those of us who came here involuntarily, particularly forcibly dis-planted Africans, brought here as a result of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery.
Eva’s is a proud Black legacy organization founded in 1989 by Eva Smith, a Jamaican immigrant, advocate and activist. Today, Eva’s is the second-largest shelter provider for youth between the ages of 16 to 24, consisting of four sites located across Toronto. Eva’s helps young people move from crisis to stability with the ultimate goal of moving to independence, and works with each young person to develop an achievable action plan, attain their goals, and build strong community connections.
Eva’s programs are open to all youth and are culturally responsive and trauma-informed to meet the unique needs of Black youth. Eva’s uses anti-Black racism and anti-oppression lenses to centre the needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness, placing intentional emphasis on serving Black youth who have been historically and continually underserved and marginalized across the social services spectrum. As an educator, Eva Smith saw the links between education, anti-racism, and the hope for a brighter future for all youth. Mrs. Eva Maud Smith is the organization’s north star. But the world Eva’s is navigating in her name has also changed. It has grown more complex for the youth who turn to Eva’s, and the barriers Eva Smith identified have lost pliability and have become entrenched. Anti-Black racism and the impacts of colonialism have come home to roost. Poverty, forced migration, homelessness, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hatred, gender-based violence, substance use, and mental health issues have all taken a firm grip on our social reality, blocking the paths forward for Black and other vulnerable youth that Eva fought to open.
Eva’s has a crucial role to play in identifying and addressing these barriers.

It is within this context that Eva’s welcomes nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director – an opportunity to lead a deeply respected organization while influencing systems-level change across a complex and interconnected sector.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of Eva’s provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to advance the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Guided by a wraparound approach and harm reduction perspective, the Executive Director ensures the efficient and effective management of all programs, shelters, and services, while delivering innovative, high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and client-centred supports that meet the evolving needs of youth. In addition, the Executive Director operates as a systems leader—working across sectors to address the root causes of youth homelessness, strengthen partnerships, influence policy and funding environments that impact the youth Eva’s serves, and build futures where all youth thrive.
Internally, the Executive Director cultivates a collaborative, innovative, high-performance workplace culture that reflects the organization’s values and prioritizes staff well-being and professional growth, and leads a dedicated senior leadership team, with direct reports including: Senior Director of Programs and Services, Senior Director of Resource Development and Partnerships, Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Senior Director of People and Culture, and Director of Executive Operations. Additionally, the Executive Director continues a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). As an organization deeply committed to centring the intersectional needs of the youth it serves, the Executive Director plays a critical role in championing Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppressive practices, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility principles, and ensuring the organization maintains a safe and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, and clients.
As the organization’s primary advocate and spokesperson, the Executive Director builds strong relationships with government bodies and community partners, represents Eva’s within the community and across sectors, and advocates for systemic change. The Executive Director also plays a key role in fostering relationships with funders, donors, and philanthropic partners to diversify revenue and expand financial sustainability.
About the Individual:
Eva’s is seeking a visionary, strategic leader, and values-driven community builder with a passion for and commitment to Eva’s mission and vision. You have progressive management experience, ideally within the not-for-profit and/or public sector. You have previous experience working in support of a volunteer board and an understanding of the roles of management and governance. You have financial acumen, knowledge of quality improvement, and a track record of building service excellence. Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.
You are known for your ability to move from aspiration to action, and demonstrate humility, curiosity, sound judgment, and exceptional communication. You are a highly engaged people-centred leader and have led organizations and/or teams through meaningful change and transformation, building trust and bringing clarity, stability, and momentum in evolving contexts. You bring an understanding of the broader community and social services landscape supporting youth experiencing homelessness and recognize that complex issues cannot be solved by any one organization, program, or sector alone. You are skilled at navigating interconnected systems, and apply a systems leadership approach, balancing operational excellence with advocacy and sector leadership. You are equally comfortable with staff leadership, board relations, community partnership, fundraising, government relations and external advocacy, and can develop and sustaining strong partnerships and relationships that advance organizational goals while contributing to broader systems-level impact.
Candidates must have a demonstrable commitment to social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, coupled with the ability to champion and advocate for Eva’s vision of strong and diverse Black youth living in thriving communities with a safe place to call home, with the supports, respect, equity, engagement, and community belonging they need to flourish.
A graduate degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of lived, professional, and leadership experience.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Eva’s, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Salary Range: $200,000 – $230,000, commensurate with experience.
Location/WFH: This opportunity is based in Toronto, Ontario. The Executive Director role is primarily in-person, reflecting the organization’s 24/7 service environment; however, the position offers flexibility for occasional remote work, consistent with the responsibilities of a senior leadership role and the needs of the organization.
Eva’s is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the population it serves. Eva’s welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals and values the perspectives and experiences of Black persons, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and people with diverse lived experiences and intersectional identities.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
Eva’s 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 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

Executive Director

The Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan (HSAS) is a union representing more than 4,400 specialized Health Care Professionals who work in over 30 professions within the Saskatchewan Health Authority, several privately owned ambulance services in Saskatchewan, and at Canadian Blood Services in Regina. HSAS was founded in 1972, by a group of dedicated professionals who believed that the unique interests of the varied and specialized professions would be best represented by a separate, independent union.
HSAS’ purpose is to provide a collective voice for its members, advocating for safe and equitable working conditions, professional autonomy and respect, as they deliver quality care, and enhance the well-being of their communities.
It is within this context that HSAS welcomes applications for the position of Executive Director.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the President and Executive Council, the Executive Director (ED) serves as the strategic leader of HSAS and is accountable for the overall management and operations of the union. The ED aligns people, priorities, and systems to maximize impact, strengthen organizational credibility and deliver on HSAS’ purpose, mandate, vision and values.
The ED leads the development and implementation of HSAS’ Strategic Plan, translating strategic priorities into actionable and measurable operational plans, and adapting as required to maintain effectiveness and responsiveness in a dynamic health system environment. As the senior operational leader, the ED has overall responsibility for the oversight of day-to-day operations, including leadership of staff, financial management, risk management, and implementation of policies and strategic initiatives approved by the Executive Council. The ED ensures alignment between Executive Council direction and organizational execution, providing coordinated leadership across all operational areas and enabling the Executive Council to focus on governance, policy, and strategic oversight.
Through effective leadership, the ED fosters a collaborative, accountable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture that supports employee well-being, leadership development, and ensures that systems, structures, and processes are in place to support organizational effectiveness and high-quality service delivery. The ED also serves as a key representative and advocate for HSAS, building and maintaining strong relationships with government, employers, and health system partners, and advancing strategic partnerships aligned with organizational objectives.
About the Individual:
HSAS is seeking a strategic and values-driven leader who brings both vision and operational strength, grounded in a deep commitment to the union’s purpose, values and the members it serves. The ideal candidate offers progressive senior leadership experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments; experience within unionized healthcare, public sector, or not-for-profit contexts is a strong asset. You demonstrate a clear commitment to labour movement values, with a strong understanding of labour relations principles and practices. You have experience supporting governance structures and working effectively with Boards, Executive Councils, or similar bodies. You bring sound financial and operational acumen, including experience overseeing budgeting, risk management, and organizational performance, coupled with a thorough understanding of strategic planning and the ability to translate strategy into clear, actionable plans.
Others describe you as an authentic and principled leader, capable of establishing credibility and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. You operate with a high degree of integrity, professionalism and transparency. You have demonstrated success in leading, supporting and developing high-performing teams, navigating complexity, and addressing conflict with both empathy and clarity. With strong political acuity and communication skills, you build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, including members, staff, elected leadership, and external partners. You are both a big-picture thinker and a practical problem solver—someone who can support governance structures effectively, provide sound strategic advice, and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic and evolving environment, all while championing the diverse voices of HSAS members. A post-secondary degree or diploma is an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with HSAS, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Laura Machan (laura@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary, Senior Consultant (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Compensation: The targeted salary range for this position $160,000 – $180,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Location: This opportunity is based in Saskatoon or Regina, with regular travel required between both offices.
HSAS 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.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
HSAS 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 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

Director, Student Athlete Experience and High-Performance Sport

The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics & Recreation exists to benefit and support physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement. Its mission is to be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services, and experiences in sport, fitness, recreation, well-being, and leadership, founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, and health and safety. The Department’s extensive physical infrastructure includes three gymnasiums, two ice rinks, four turf soccer/rugby fields, a football stadium, three ball diamonds, two grass fields, two swimming pools, a fieldhouse, a rock-climbing wall, and three fitness facilities. The Fitness and Recreation programme provides inclusive access to fitness, instructional, intramural, and informal recreation opportunities to ~30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on the Guelph campus, with a weekly participation exceeding 25,000 engagements. The Gryphons Varsity programme is one of the largest intercollegiate programs in Canada, with 38 intercollegiate teams and approximately 840 student-athletes, supported by coaches and professional staff dedicated to student-athlete development, safety, academic success, and competitive excellence and competes provincially and nationally as members of the OUA and U SPORTS.
The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Established in 1964, the University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute. Today the University’s eight colleges conduct cutting-edge teaching and research across a range of disciplines in the physical and life sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Together its students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity in its shared commitment to Improve Life.
It is within this context that the University of Guelph welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Student Athlete Experience and High-Performance Sport, commencing late Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation, the Director, Student Athlete Experience and High-Performance Sport (Director) is responsible for establishing and implementing a high-performance sport model that aligns with institutional priorities and positions the University for sustained success within provincial and national systems, including Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. As a key member of the Athletics & Recreation senior leadership team, the Director provides expert guidance on the development of policies, performance frameworks, and program standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and alignment with best practices in safe, ethical, and inclusive sport. The Director is responsible for ensuring that strategic and operational decisions for the University’s interuniversity sport program are focused on high-performance outcomes, student-athlete experience, and coaching excellence. The Director leads and supports a diverse team of coaches and professional staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and learner-centred development. This responsibility includes oversight of coaching recruitment, performance management, professional development, and resolving complex and sensitive student-athlete and team-related matters. The Director will foster collaborative partnerships across campus and with external partners and members, with the goal of strengthening athlete supports, enhancing program visibility, and advancing Athletics & Recreation within the University and broader community. Working closely with the Director, Programs & Operations, the Director will ensure the effective integration of high-performance priorities with operational delivery, including facilities, scheduling, and event execution. The Director must demonstrate credibility and composure in a complex, highly visible environment and will represent the University in institutional, provincial, and national forums. Through this work, the Director plays a critical role in positioning the University of Guelph as a recognized leader in excellence in the student-athlete experience and high-performance sport. The Director will also lead the planning and oversight of varsity sport budgets, ensuring alignment of financial resources with strategic priorities and program needs, oversee the financial components of student-athlete support, including awards and scholarships. The Director must ensure compliance with governing body regulations, collaborate with Student Financial Services, and contribute to revenue generation strategies, including fundraising, partnerships, and program-based initiatives that support the sustainability of varsity sports.
As a qualified candidate, your management level experience includes oversight of athletic programming and/or coaching. Experience with post-secondary sectorial athletics programming is preferred, including a comprehensive knowledge of practices and policies at the OUA and U SPORTS. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in comparatively complex organizations will be considered. Your experience working with athletes must include an understanding of student development, best practices in the promotion and support of holistic student wellbeing, and the ability to manage risk and protect the safety and wellbeing of students and staff. As a team leader, you foster a collaborative culture, are an excellent people manager, enjoy mentoring and motivating coaches and athletes, and have a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. As a senior leader, you have budget and financial management skills, and the required skills needed to exercise significant decision-making authority with a high degree of political acuity, judgment, and leadership. Candidates must also have demonstrable experience with equity-related strategy, policy implementation, and complex issues, including Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility-related case managements and investigations.
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
Location/WFH: The University of Guelph is an on-site working environment that supports a Flexible Work Arrangement subject to departmental approval. The scope of the portfolio also requires flexibility, with programming and leadership responsibilities that often extend into evenings and weekends.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph and is classified as P10 on the Professional and Managerial Salary Grid. The target range is $125,000 – $145,000 commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employee wellness package, which can be read about via: https://careers.uoguelph.ca/content/Wellbeing/
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph, 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).
The University of Guelph 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.
The University of Guelph 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.

Vice President, Fund Development and Marketing

Friends of Ruby (FoR) was founded in 2014 by Egale Canada, and became and independent organization in 2019 to support 2SLGBQAI+ youth needs. FoR operates both a purpose-built supportive traditional housing residence and a Youth Centre. The Youth Centre, housed in a brand new, purposefully designed 7,500 square feet space at 70 Richmond Street East, features a newly renovated drop-in space, barrier-free counselling, practical support programs and meals. FoR provides support to over 100 young people a month, host almost 70 individual case management sessions and 160 to 200 counselling sessions each month where youth can, individually or in group, learn coping skills and engage with topics related to gender identity and sexual orientation, resulting in more than 500 mental health crises diverted and visits to hospital emergency rooms prevented. Friends of Ruby also supports 2SLGBTQAI+ youth in several housing units throughout the city through partnerships with housing providers, offering safe, affirming housing options that meet youth where they are and support their journey toward stability and independence.
It is within this context that Friends of Ruby welcomes applications for the position of Vice President, Fund Development and Marketing, commencing Fall 2026, or soon after.
The Vice President, Fund Development and Marketing (Vice President), leads all fund development activities, and the direct marketing, communications, and brand strategy to support those activities. The Vice President reports to Executive Director, Carol Osler, and collaborates with the Board of Directors and the Fund Development Committee, serving as the chief philanthropy ambassador and brand steward. The Vice President will be asked to envision, articulate, and oversee the execution of a realistic, multi-year philanthropic strategy to diversify and grow Friends of Ruby’s impact. The Vice President will be focused on expanding FoR’s culture of philanthropy internally, with the Board, and externally through both personally managing a pipeline of major donors and mentoring the existing fund development and marketing team. Through increasing the awareness of Friends of Ruby and building a clear, credible strategy and action plan to secure a series of multi-year gifts and agreements, the ambitious goal is to raise $2-3M in revenue per year and increase the organization’s operating budget to $10M within three years.
As the ideal candidate, you are a successful, well-respected fundraising leader who has a proven track record increasing an organization’s revenue generation activities and brand awareness. Your career includes progressive career advances into senior leadership roles, including overseeing a highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven diverse and multigenerational team. You have a breadth of experience across the areas in the portfolio, including direct involvement securing six-figure gifts, overseeing diverse fundraising streams (major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, planned giving, events, and digital fundraising), and with storytelling, brand awareness, marketing and communications. As a strategic, systems-thinking leader, you have strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets. You have experience with multi-year planning and forecasting, and knowledge of relevant charity regulations, and of CRA guidelines. Peers and colleagues refer to your ethical, honest, and transparent communications style, which is also evident through your relationships with donors, partners, team and Board members. Campaign and senior leadership experience are considered assets, as is a CFRE designation and/or an undergraduate degree. Candidates must be strongly aligned to Friend of Ruby’s mission, values and competencies have a demonstratable commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through their professional practice and leadership approach.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: New position
Location/WFH: Candidates must reside in Ontario and be able to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check. FoR offers a hybrid work environment, and candidates must be able to work from the Toronto location at least three days a week.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $150,000 – 180,000 commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, RSP employer match program (up to 4%), 3 weeks paid vacation plus 12 personal days.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Friends of Ruby, 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).
Friends of Ruby 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.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada, and must reside in Ontario.
Friends of Ruby 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.

Chief Executive Officer

The Loran Scholars Foundation was founded on the belief that developing young Canadian leaders is vitally important. Established in 1988, Loran has become one of Canada’s largest merit scholarships, dedicated to identifying and supporting talented undergraduate students to help them become future leaders. Each year, more than 5,000 students from every province and territory apply for a Loran Award. Through a rigorous multi-stage selection process involving 600+ volunteer assessors nationwide, 36 students are chosen as Loran Scholars. Over their university years, scholars are exposed to a range of experiences designed to cultivate purpose, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility. Over 3,400 students have been awarded since founding, and today Loran alumni are shaping Canada’s civic, social, and economic future as entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, doctors, and community leaders.
The Loran Scholars Foundation is poised to undertake a new chapter of growth, led by an individual who can strengthen and expand the organization’s impact by further developing the strategic vision and national voice on character, service and leadership. It is within this context that the Loran Scholars Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, commencing Fall 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO holds the full responsibility for building and further enlarging all aspects of this national organization: achieving Loran’s mission to identify and develop the next generation of character-driven leaders; stewarding the scholars, alumni, and volunteer community; and ensuring the financial health of the Foundation through sustained and growing philanthropic support. The CEO leads a team of 16 staff and 600+ volunteers across Canada who operate remotely through a strong, connected culture. The CEO also serves as Loran’s most visible external champion with university partners, government, the broader community, and donors. The CEO has ultimate responsibility for Loran’s short- and long-term viability and will be required to be actively engaged in building and executing its fundraising activities, supported by the Development team and volunteer Board, to ensure donor relationships are cultivated, fostered, and sustained.
As a qualified candidate, you are a well-respected senior leader from an organization in the non-profit, education, or public sector that ideally serves youth, with experience fostering excellence and building trusted long-term relationships with donors, university leaders, and other relevant Loran partners. Experience gained driving philanthropic growth in a donor-facing organization, is highly preferred, as is an understanding of the higher education sector. You have strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, relevant charity regulations, and CRA guidelines; experience with endowments is an asset. You are comfortable acting as a spokesperson for an organization and speaking to audiences of various sizes and constituencies. You can articulate a compelling vision for an organization that results in enhanced organizational visibility, are energized by donor cultivation, skilled at making the case for transformational giving, and will be at ease mobilizing Loran’s extensive network (alumni, board, mentors, volunteers), located across the country and globally. You are well-versed in governance best practices and have experience either reporting to or working with charitable Boards. Your people management style motivates, develops, and retains a highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that strives for excellence in all it does. You have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), inclusive leadership practices, equitable access to opportunity, and accessibility-informed decision-making. When colleagues and peers speak about you, your commitment to service, your leadership skills, your thoughtful manner, and your irreproachable character are commonly mentioned. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from recognized university; and a graduate level degree and verbal fluency in both of Canada’s official languages are both considered strong assets.
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: upcoming Vacancy.
Location/WFH: Preference for the successful candidate to be based in the Greater Toronto Area due to proximity to core funding relationships. Regular travel to other destinations within Canada for up to a week at a time is required. Occasional evening and weekend availability is essential.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Loran Scholars Foundation, 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).
The Loran Scholars Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, particularly from Indigenous and other historically marginalized communities. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Loran Scholars Foundation 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.

Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation

The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics & Recreation exists to benefit and support physical and mental well-being through activity and engagement. Its mission is to be leaders in the delivery of innovative and impactful programs, services, and experiences in sport, fitness, recreation, well-being, and leadership, founded on a culture of service excellence, inclusion, and health and safety. The Department’s extensive physical infrastructure includes three gymnasiums, two ice rinks, four turf soccer/rugby fields, a football stadium, three ball diamonds, two grass fields, two swimming pools, a fieldhouse, a rock-climbing wall, and three fitness facilities. The Fitness and Recreation programme provides inclusive access to fitness, instructional, intramural, and informal recreation opportunities to ~30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on the Guelph campus, with a weekly participation exceeding 25,000 engagements. The Gryphons Varsity programme is one of the largest intercollegiate programs in Canada, with 38 intercollegiate teams and approximately 840 student-athletes, supported by coaches and professional staff dedicated to student-athlete development, safety, academic success, and competitive excellence and competes provincially and nationally as members of the OUA and U SPORTS.
The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities. Established in 1964, the University enjoys a reputation for innovation and excellence dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute. Today the University’s eight colleges conduct cutting-edge teaching and research across a range of disciplines in the physical and life sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and agricultural and veterinary sciences. Together its students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity in its shared commitment to Improve Life.
It is within this context that the University of Guelph welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation, commencing late Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Student Affairs, the Senior Director, Athletics and Recreation (Senior Director) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of a comprehensive Athletics and Recreation portfolio that plays a central role in student engagement, well-being, and institutional reputation. As a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team, the Senior Director contributes to division-wide planning related to strategy, staffing, budget, and policy, and plays a critical role in advancing a vision for Athletics and Recreation that is anti-racist, accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed, and that promotes safe, meaningful, and developmentally rich experiences for all students. Programs and activities under the Senior Director’s purview include Recreation and Programming; High Performance Sport; Marketing, Communications, and Events; Facility Development and Management; Finance and Administration; Human Resources; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Alumni Engagement. The Senior Director ensures that Athletics and Recreation programs are firmly aligned with the academic mission of the University, fostering environments in which students and staff can thrive. Central to this role is a commitment to student-athlete health and safety, holistic well-being, academic achievement, and personal development, as well as ensuring that recreation and active-living opportunities are accessible, welcoming, and responsive to the diverse needs of the student community. The Senior Director is responsible for managing an operating budget exceeding $14M, along with an annual capital renewal budget of approximately $2M and has overall responsibility for approximately 66 full-time staff and 800 part-time staff, making the department the University’s largest employer of students. Additionally, 4,000 youth community participants engaged via the Junior Gryphons programming, and the University of Guelph’s summer camps and related programs are therefore also part of this portfolio’s responsibilities.
As a qualified candidate, you have significant management level experience from an organization that has a sports-related program or service mandate and have strong financial acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets. Lived experience gained from attending a university is considered an asset, as is an undergraduate and/or Master’s level degree. Your career should include oversight of, and engagement in, both recreational programs and high-performance sports. Leading and developing high-performing teams within unionized and non-unionized environments is considered a strong asset. You are a systems level thinker who is able to translate strategy into operational outcomes. You have a depth of knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management practices within the post-secondary or public sector context, and a deep commitment to student development, ethical leadership in sport, inclusive practices, and academic success. As a leader, you are adept at managing high-profile, sensitive, and complex issues with professionalism and integrity. As an ambassador for Athletics and Recreation, you must be at ease engaging at the community, provincial, and national levels, supporting collaboration, accountability, and be in alignment with the University’s mission and values. You understand how to facilitate revenue generation, have experience with fundraising and donor engagement activities, including alumni and donor stewardship, and will ensure that philanthropic activities align with departmental and University priorities and values. Your management style fosters an inclusive, respectful, and high-engagement workplace culture, and you have high emotional intelligence, self-awareness and empathy, and the ability to build trust and credibility. Candidates must have demonstrable experience providing leadership on equity-related strategy, policy implementation, and complex issues, including Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion-related case managements and investigations.
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
Location/WFH: The University of Guelph is an on-site working environment that supports a Flexible Work Arrangement subject to departmental approval. The scope of the portfolio also requires flexibility, with programming and leadership responsibilities that often extend into evenings and weekends.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph and is classified as P13 on the Professional and Managerial Salary Grid. The target range is $169,481- $189,481 commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employee wellness package, which can be read about via: https://careers.uoguelph.ca/content/Wellbeing/
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph, 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).
The University of Guelph 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.
The University of Guelph 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.

Senior Director, Internal Communications

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
Founded in 1841, Queen’s University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive institutions, recognized internationally for its excellence in research, teaching, and academic excellence. With a strong legacy of scholarship and discovery, Queen’s has made a lasting global impact while delivering a transformative learning experience. Its community of more than 31,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff is dedicated to addressing some of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Queen’s is renowned for its research strengths in areas such as cancer detection and treatment, geoengineering, materials science, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing, and is home to the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. As a member of Canada’s U15 group of research-intensive universities, Queen’s consistently ranks among the top institutions globally and nationally. It is placed within the top 200 worldwide by the QS World University Rankings and among the top 10 universities in Canada by Maclean’s. In addition, Queen’s has ranked among the top 10 universities globally for six consecutive years in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which assesses institutional contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
It is within this context that Queen’s University welcomes applications for the position of Senior Director, Internal Communications (“Senior Director”).
Reporting to the AVP Integrated Communications, with dotted line to the VP, University Relations, the Senior Director is an integral member of the central communications senior team. The Senior Director will design and execute Queen’s central internal communications functions, developing strategic communication plans that organize and prioritize communication for Queen’s (faculty and staff).The Senior Director will ensure members are connected to the institution’s overall strategic initiatives, purpose, mission and values; will lead and continually elevate the internal communications function at Queen’s University; and will advance the strategic development and impact of internal communications across the University. To achieve these goals, the Senior Director will design and steward an integrated internal communications system that works across the entire University, establishing and convening a cross-campus Internal Communications Working Group – a community of practice with representation from faculties and shared services – and with leading the development and implementation of an enterprise internal communications strategy and governance framework. The Senior Director will work closely with the Principal’s and Provost’s offices, central Human Resources’ leadership, faculty communications leads and shared service portfolios to build readiness and ensure internal communications serve as an engine for Queen’s employee experience and institutional performance. Working in close coordination with fellow University Relations leaders, the Senior Director sets the framework for communications staff to ensure the integration of content, messaging and approach across the institution. The Senior Director also plays a vital role in the University’s efforts to enhance Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) while contributing to the shared mission of supporting and engaging the Queen’s community in inclusive and meaningful ways.
As the ideal candidate, your career includes significant progressive experience in strategic communications, with an expertise in internal communications, from large and complex, multi-stakeholder and decentralized environments. You have been involved in building or transforming internal communications, including developing plans, strategies, operating models and best practices. As a communications executive, you understand how to utilize content strategy, storytelling and engagements to build culture and further a sense of belonging and mission alignment across an organization. Colleagues refer to your ability to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, to provide communications and engagement counsel, and to build alignment and consensus through influence, rather than direct authority. You have a high level of professionalism and judgement, can manage confidential information, and are able to build an understanding, and knowledge, of the key role internal communications plays through team management, coaching and mentoring. Candidates must hold a university degree, and a graduate level degree or relevant professional designation in communications or leadership are both considered assets. Candidates must also have an interest, and ability, to work within a diverse campus community and demonstrated success in implementing equitable, diverse, inclusive policies and practices in line with Queen’s I-EDIAA principals.
To learn more about this significant leadership opportunity with Queen’s University, 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)

President & Chief Executive Officer

ACCES Employment (ACCES) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping jobseekers, including newcomers, connect with meaningful employment opportunities. As a well-regarded employment service organization, ACCES has seven locations across the GTA, a 40-year history, approximately 200 staff, and an operating budget of approximately $32M. Each year, ACCES serves more than 56,000 jobseekers and partners with over 5,200 employers to build a workforce that reflects the diversity, skills, and experience of our population. Its mission is to assist jobseekers from diverse backgrounds, who are facing barriers to employment, to integrate into the Canadian job market. It achieves this by providing employment services, linking employers to skilled people and building strong networks in collaboration with community partners, while being guided by its values, impact, inclusion, and innovation.
It is within this context that ACCES welcomes applications for the position of President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commencing Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for the successful, visionary, strategic and operational leadership of ACCES. Working across private, public and corporate sectors, the CEO leverages relationships and networks to ensure ACCES’ mission is achieved. The CEO holds ultimate responsibility for ACCES’ short- and long term sustainability and its financial health and must ensure the effective management of resources in alignment with its mission. As such, the CEO is expected to play an active leadership role in all revenue generating activities, including securing government grants, cultivating corporate partnerships, stewarding philanthropic donors, and advancing both traditional and emerging strategies for sustainable funding. As the people leader, the CEO works with a dedicated senior leadership team, rallying them behind a shared vision that supports innovation and continuous learning, while fostering its inclusive culture of transparency, collaboration, and respect. Externally, the CEO advocates for supportive public policies, represents the organization at high-profile events and through media engagements, strengthens ACCES’ reputation for developing and delivering innovative and lasting solutions that positively contribute to the organization’s economic and social mandates.
As the ideal candidate, you bring an established and progressive track record in senior leadership roles from a large, complex organization and experience with leading in a unionized environment is considered an asset. A deep understanding of the non-profit sector and experience working with newcomers and/or employment services is preferred. Your career includes managing a senior team, and you embrace motivating, developing, and retaining highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that are multigenerational and diverse. You have strong financial and budgetary acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets, government grants and risk management activities. Knowledge of relevant charity regulations and CRA guidelines is considered an asset. Colleagues recognize your proven experience cultivating relationships with funders and donors, as well as your skill in building and sustaining strong relationships with all levels of government, sector organizations, and corporate partners. Your strategic communications experience includes acting as a spokesperson for an organization, speaking engagements, advocacy and media relations. 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 complex charitable organization. Candidates must be dedicated to ACCES’ values and demonstrate a commitment to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles. Ideally, candidates hold an undergraduate degree, and a graduate level degree is considered an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with ACCES, 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).
Use of AI: Griffith Group Executive Search does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.
Reason for posting: Upcoming Retirement
Salary Range and Compensation Package: A competitive salary that is commensurate with experience will be provided. The total compensation package includes health and dental benefits, 5 weeks’ vacation, and a matching RRSP contribution.
Location/WFH: In alignment with ACCES’s return to office policy, the CEO is required to work on site at the Toronto headquarters two to three days per week. The CEO is also expected to maintain a regular presence across ACCES’s other GTA offices, ensuring meaningful engagement with teams and partners throughout the region.
ACCES 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.
ACCES 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

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.

Executive Officer

The University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) is a certified union recognized by the Ontario Labour Relations Act. It is the sole bargaining agent of Faculty, Librarians, Veterinarians, and College Professors at the University of Guelph, representing approximately 850 members. It is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions of employment through Collective Agreements between the UGFA and the University Administration.
It is within this context that UGFA welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Officer, commencing Summer 2026, or soon thereafter.
Reporting to the Executive and Council, the Executive Officer provides leadership across the Faculty Association’s operational, governance, financial, and labour relations functions to ensure the day-to-day and long-term functioning of the Faculty Association. The Executive Officer plays a pivotal role ensuring compliance with the collective agreement, serving as a senior partner to the faculty Chief Negotiator, contributing to the bargaining strategy and participating directly at the negotiating table. The Executive Officer also assists the Grievance Information Officers with items including case oversight, supports members in high-conflict situations with the utmost confidentiality and sensitivity, and manages UGFA’s relationships with CAUT and OCUFA. Management responsibilities internal to the organization include managing UGFA’s annual budget and financial controls, all human resources activities including hiring and mentoring the team, and ensuring that UGFA values of transparency, fairness, accountability and equity are reflected in all its work.
As the ideal candidate, you have substantive experience working in a similar environment, including labour organizations, academic trade unions, or ideally, another faculty association, and have demonstrated experience with collective bargaining, labour relations strategies, grievances and arbitration. You have strong financial acumen, including managing budgets and providing financial oversight, and are knowledgeable of relevant non-profit accounting regulations. You are known for your proven experience cultivating, building and sustaining strong relationships with various constituencies, and your comfort with public speaking, including media relations and acting as a spokesperson for an organization. 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 directors. An understanding, and ideally knowledge, of the uniqueness of the post secondary sector is required, as is an appreciation for democratic decision-making and collegial governance. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to UGFA’s vision and values, including principles of equity and diversity. A completed university degree from a recognized institution is also required.
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
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $160,000-190,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a competitive benefits package including enrollment in the University Pension Plan, paid vacation, and a one-time relocation allowance.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the University of Guelph Faculty Association, 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).
Location/WFH: The Executive Officer role is primarily in-office, with some hybrid remote flexibility. The position requires flexibility and availability during peak periods, particularly during bargaining, grievance escalation, or potential labour action.
UGFA 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.
UGFA 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.