Director, Finance and Administration

Renascent is a proud pillar in Ontario’s addiction and mental health treatment community, with a legacy of 55 years of service. As one of the longest-standing addiction treatment providers in the province, Renascent is on a mission to save lives through compassionate, transformative, and evidence-informed addiction and mental health programs. Renascent believes in providing support for individuals and loved ones on their journey toward hope, health, and recovery. At a time when addiction is one of our most prevalent health issues, Renascent is more passionate than ever to find the ways to break down barriers and open doors for those struggling with addiction.
Renascent’s accredited programs provide person-centred care within an abstinence-based model, integrating 12 step facilitation with current evidence-informed clinical approaches. Due to the impact of addiction on families, specialized programs and support are offered for loved ones and family members, including children. Renascent Foundation works hand-in-hand with Renascent to build resources, partnerships and funds to support treatment services. As an organization, Renascent recognizes that many people impacted by addiction are marginalized through systemic racism and discrimination and is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization and in its outreach to communities.
Within this context, Renascent welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Finance and Administration.
Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Finance and Administration (Director) is an integral member of the senior leadership team, helping to shape the future of Renascent through strong financial stewardship and administrative expertise. The Director plays an active role in driving strategic and operational initiatives to support Renascent’s life-changing work and ensures the organization’s financial foundation is solid and positioned for long-term success. The Director oversees a team responsible for finance and accounting, human resources and information systems, and leads on investment and asset management, cost and fund analysis, and financial planning and reporting. As a trusted advisor to both the CEO and Board, the Director provides high-level insights and recommendations on financial matters, helping to guide key decisions that influence the organization’s growth and impact.
As the ideal candidate, you bring demonstrated leadership experience within finance and accounting, and a knowledge of human resources, and information systems. Experience in the not-for-profit and/or health care sectors an asset. You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent financial and business analysis abilities, including demonstrated cost analysis and risk assessment capabilities. As a leader, you are strategic and proactive, and foster a collaborative workplace culture and effective communication pathways. Like Renascent, you are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the organization, and share a deep commitment to helping those impacted by addiction and building families and communities. Lived experience connected to Renascent’s mission is an asset. Candidates must hold a CPA designation and post-secondary education in relevant field.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Renascent, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca), Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca).
Renascent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace, supporting all employees regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Renascent 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 assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is among the most applied-to universities in Ontario and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise. TMU offers 128 programs; 60 undergraduate, 45 Master’s, 20 Doctoral, and 3 graduate Diplomas. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to approx. 47,000 students, including nearly 3,000 graduate students, over 4,420 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni worldwide.
TMU’s Faculty of Arts connects academic excellence with relevant results, encouraging active and critical minds. It stimulates awareness for better understanding through examination of the past and present, both locally and globally. Through collaboration and inclusion – of diverse ideas, people, and cultures – it informs innovative policy and drives positive change for community and individual empowerment. The Faculty, which comprises over 5,700 students and 23 programs, 229 full-time faculty, and 50 contract lecturers, empowers students, graduates, and faculty members to become local and global citizens, leaders who are catalysts for positive change in society and our communities. Its world-class researchers are leading path-breaking projects that improve and enrich the lives of Canadians, Indigenous peoples, citizens and migrants globally.
It is within this context that Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Dean, The Faculty of Arts, commencing July 1, 2025, or soon thereafter. This appointment will be for a term of five years and is renewable for a second term as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Relating to Search Committees and Appointments in the Academic Administration (AAA Policy).
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano, the Dean, Faculty of Arts (“Dean”) is the academic leader of a large and diverse Faculty, represents it both internally and externally, and is responsible for all aspects of its operation, including strategy, policy development, implementation, and management. In order to meet the goals of TMU’s Academic Plan, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts will be expected to provide exemplary leadership in promoting excellence in teaching, scholarly, research and creative (SRC) and academic service activities, while building positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units, and sustaining and growing support for humanities and social sciences education and scholarship within the TMU community. The Dean must encourage and foster the development and delivery of high quality and innovative undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral level programs, ensuring and expanding quality undergraduate education across the Faculty in the face of funding pressures and increasing class sizes, while supporting faculty members. Working with a team of administrators, faculty and staff, the Dean develops, implements, and adapts ideas as the Faculty moves forward in meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff, while encouraging cooperation, bridging various disciplinary areas, developing interdisciplinary initiatives and strategic alliances, and promoting integration among areas and programs. The Dean also serves as an advocate and leader of the Faculty and the University by interacting effectively with industry, government, community and cultural organizations, external research institutes, donors and alumni. The Dean develops and manages the Faculty’s funding and budget allocations in an equitable and transparent fashion, to ensure world-class infrastructure in classrooms, facilities, other physical spaces, and information technology.
As the ideal candidate, you are an exemplary leader with a strong commitment to serving the needs of students and promoting teaching, SRC, program development, and the overall reputation of the Faculty of Arts. Your career includes a track record of academic and scholarly accomplishment, combined with progressive academic administrative experience and a level of scholarship and intellectual acumen that will facilitate credibility, both internally and externally. You have experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels and a successful record of interdisciplinary SRC accomplishments, combined with a comprehensive understanding of funding agencies. You are known for your interest and
enthusiasm for both the humanities and the social sciences, your understanding and appreciation of the range of the Faculty of Arts’ teaching and SRC activities, and for your ability to support faculty members in achieving success and balance among SRC, teaching, and academic service activities. You possess an open and collegial style, outstanding management and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire a dedicated group of faculty and staff. You cultivate strong relationships with alumni and donors, community and research partners, and students. Leadership style and attributes that will benefit the successful candidate include being consultative and collaborative, outstanding communication with strong listening skills. A strong advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and an engaging and respectful problem solver, you possess the leadership skills to foster positive and collaborative relationships with TMU’s academic units and ensure ongoing success in an entrepreneurial setting. Familiarity with university constituencies is a strong asset. The ideal candidate embodies what Toronto Metropolitan University is known for: collegiality, equity, innovation and entrepreneurship, nimbleness, and responsiveness.
Application Information
Please note that once in this position, the successful candidate is an “associate member” of the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association (TFA) (https://www.tfanet.ca/). The TFA collective agreement can be viewed here; a summary of TFA benefits can be found here.
To apply, or explore this key academic leadership position at Toronto Metropolitan University further, please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca)and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).
All applications must be received before 5pm ET Friday May 2, 2025.
Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in expanding our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, Black-identified persons, other racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. TMU is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. To find out more about legal and policy obligations please visit the accessibility and Human Rights websites.
TMU recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority, in accordance with Canadian immigration regulations.

Board of Directors (2)

Niagara Health (NH) believes that every person in its region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, its focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propel it to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.

NH is part of Ontario Health West, a region with broad boundaries, encompassing the former Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. Additionally, NH is one of more than 45 health care partners who comprise the Niagara Ontario Health Team – Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara (NOHT-ÉSON), which is committed to building a more integrated, inclusive and seamless health care system with a goal of improving the overall experience and health outcomes. Together, partners are working to create an inclusive, efficient health care system that integrates and streamlines the delivery of health care services, for the residents of Niagara.

NH launched its new Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 entitled “Transforming Care”. NH is designing modern and co-ordinated care around the needs of patients and their caregivers, making it easier to access quality healthcare services that meet patient needs and improve their experiences and outcomes.

It is within this context that Niagara Health welcomes applications for appointment to its Board of Directors, commencing June 2025, or soon after.

The Board of Directors

Oversight of Niagara Health is provided by a community-based, volunteer Board of Directors, which focuses on the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare services for the communities NH serves.

The Board of Directors has 15 elected Directors, plus 4 ex-officio members. The by-laws can be found here: Niagara Health Corporate By-Law

The Board has the following roles:

Governance oversight by monitoring and assessing NH’s key processes and outcomes, with a view to continuous quality improvement to ensure the best quality of care for our patients and clients.

Formulating NH’s strategic direction, including vision, purpose, and key goals.

Ensuring NH’s financial viability and meeting its obligations in key Accountability Agreements.

Policy formulation to provide guidance to those empowered with the responsibility to manage NH’s operations.

The Board has the following responsibilities:

As required, recruiting the President and CEO and the Chief of Staff/ Executive Vice-President (EVP), Medical Affairs.

Ensuring executive performance management and succession planning.

Ensuring the quality of clinical and operational performance.

Ensuring NH’s financial viability and meeting its obligations in Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health West and the Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care.

Ensuring the Board’s own effectiveness and efficiency.

Building relationships and collaborative partnerships, internally and externally.

Duties and Term

Board members are expected to be active and full participants at meetings, with regular attendance, a commitment to good governance, and a belief in the purpose and vision of Niagara Health.

Board members serve a 1-3 years initial appointment, renewable to a maximum of 9 years.

Board members must also serve on at least one committee of the Board.

Time Commitment

To fully contribute to the Board, a minimum time commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per month is anticipated. This encompasses one Board meeting and at least one Committee meeting per month. Attendance at special meetings may be required.

The Board and its Committees meet six (6) times per year unless a special meeting is required.

Geographical Representation

As in-person board meetings are preferred, candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance to Niagara, and those who live or have lived within the Niagara region are encouraged to apply.

The primary meeting location is the St. Catharines Site but may be held at other sites as determined by the Chair.

Term

Directors are elected by the members for terms of one to three years and may serve a maximum of nine years.

Compensation

Directors serve in a voluntary capacity, without financial remuneration. Approved travel expenses which are inline with the Board policies, will be reimbursed.

Candidate Profile

To complement the skills and experience of its current Board, NH is currently seeking two Independent Directors to join the Board of Directors. NH is particularly interested in hearing from leaders currently working with marginalized and vulnerable populations in the social services sector, and those with finance expertise, particularly in the not-for-profit sector. Human Resources expertise would also be considered an asset.

Niagara Health is participating in the federal government’s 50 – 30 Challenge to increase diversity in positions of influence and leadership across the organization. The goal of the Challenge is to give all Canadians a seat at the table by improving access for members of equity-deserving groups including: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons including Black Canadians, people who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse, and or persons living with disabilities. For more information on the 50 – 30 Challenge, please visit: The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage (canada.ca).

Application Process

To be considered for a Board position, please submit a comprehensive board resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Caroline McLean (caroline@griffithgroup.ca).

Niagara Health 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Chief Executive Officer

The Sudbury Real Estate Board (SREB) is a trade association comprised of over 450 REALTOR® members in Greater Sudbury and surrounding areas. As the largest trade association for REALTORS® in Northern Ontario, SREB has strategically prioritized laying a solid foundation of strong services and high-value products for its members.
Within this context, SREB welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer leads the growth of the association and ensures SREB empowers REALTORS® to excel and uphold high standards by providing them with technology, opportunities for learning and development, and advocating on their behalf. The CEO provides strategic management of the association, and in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff, plays a key role in the continued implementation of the Strategic Plan. As the primary spokesperson for the association, the CEO is visible and responsive to members. The CEO builds strong relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners and community leaders, and is responsible for government relations, advocacy, events, member relations and engagement. The CEO is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the association, including finance, human resources, administration, communications, maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies, and supporting the board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.
As the ideal candidate, you bring progressive leadership experience from a not-for-profit or member-based organization. You have previous experience working in support of a volunteer board, an understanding of the roles of governance and management, and knowledge of Board and committee development. Like SREB, you believe in the power of teamwork and meaningful partnerships, and you are passionate about advancing the real estate profession in Northern Ontario. You are comfortable operating in a smaller, not-for-profit organization. You have the capacity to provide effective administrative leadership, including financial and human resources, while also leading the strategic visioning of increasing engagement with members. You have strong communication, networking, and public speaking skills, and the ability to persuade. You are an exceptional relationship builder and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. As the lead spokesperson for the association, the CEO must be a confident and engaging individual who can advocate for the profession and drive the association forward in a complex and shifting landscape. You can build a culture of trust and credibility both inside the organization, and externally with members, industry and community partners, and various levels of government.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with SREB, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca), and/or Robin Noftall (robin@griffithgroup.ca).
SREB is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. SREB encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities.
SREB 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 this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Senior Vice President, Mission

Diabetes Canada has a vision to create a world free of the effects of diabetes. The organization raises almost $40M annually, has approximately 130 staff, and works across Canada, with the exception of Quebec where it partners with the existing provincial organization. Diabetes Canada has a long history of success in this country. The discovery of insulin to treat diabetes in 1920 by Canadians Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best was ground-breaking and life changing. Charles Best went on to found the Diabetic Association of Ontario in the 1940’s, which evolved into the Canadian Diabetes Association in 1953, and into Diabetes Canada in 2017. Today, Diabetes Canada is the largest diabetes health charity in Canada, serving the more than 4 million people who live with the condition from coast to coast to coast. Diabetes Canada is the country’s most trusted provider of education for individuals with diabetes as well as the healthcare providers who care for them, a fearless advocate for better diabetes health systems and care, and a long-time funder of research into diabetes prevention, care and potential cures.
It is within this context that Diabetes Canada (“DC”) welcomes applications and nominations for the recruitment of its Senior Vice President, Mission, who will assume the role in summer 2025.
Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, Laura Syron, the Senior Vice President, Mission (“SVP, Mission”) is a vital member of the organization’s Senior Leadership Team, and supports and interacts with DC’s Board of Directors, especially its Mission Committee. The SVP, Mission oversees a total team of approximately 30 FTE, across four teams (Diabetes Knowledge & Connection; Healthcare Professional Education & Engagement; Government Affairs, Advocacy & Policy; and Research & Science). The SVP, Mission is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all DC’s mission strategies including leadership and oversight of the business plans and a budget between $20-25M annually. The SVP, Mission identifies, nurtures and supports partnerships, relationships, and strong collaborations with external stakeholders to achieve these goals, including a focus on health-equity deserving communities who experience a higher prevalence of diabetes. The SVP also leads DC’s relatively new work in evaluating its mission impact, a key enabler of its strategic plan, through ensuring the integration of DC’s mission initiatives across the organization, especially Fund Development and Marketing & Communications. In particular, the SVP, Mission plays a significant role in ensuring that DC’s annual and longer-term mission activities inspire donor engagement and support.
As the ideal candidate, you have substantial experience with a “mission” portfolio, including providing knowledge resources for people with lived experience, and/or a wide range of healthcare practitioners. You likely also have experience with advocacy and policy in a health context, and with researchers and scientific discovery. As a proven and knowledgeable senior leader, your career includes team leadership and management responsibilities, budgetary oversight, working with boards, subcommittees, and volunteers and working across an organization to further its goals, ideally from senior leadership team level. You have worked in a health-related organization, preferably with non-profit status, and are able to deliver results and impact in a complex health ecosystem. Colleagues refer to your ability to problem solve, think innovatively, comfort acting as a spokesperson for an organization, and in making clear and transparent decisions in the best interests of an organization in a complex, fast-paced environment. You understand how to translate a strategic plan into operational and business plans, and how to implement those plans through engaging others, both internal and external to the organization, towards the common goal. Diabetes affects over 4 million Canadians, many of whom are in equity deserving communities. As such, candidates must be dedicated to DC’s vision and values and demonstrate a commitment to advancing models of decolonization, truth and reconciliation, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) principles. Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, and the ability to work in both French and English is considered an asset.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Diabetes Canada, 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: A competitive salary commensurate with experience paired with a comprehensive group benefits plan, including health and dental coverage, vision care, life insurance, disability coverage (STD/LTD), an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), an additional health spending account, and a company-matched Pension/RRSP program. Generous paid time off in addition to vacation including personal days, extra paid holidays beyond provincial statutory holidays, plus an end-of-year office closure.
Location/WFH: While the head office is located in Toronto, DC employees live right across the country. Travel across Canada is required, however, in this role.
Diabetes Canada 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.
Diabetes Canada 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

Over 50 years ago, a group of women activists, including June Callwood, realized there were only 40 beds for homeless women in Toronto, compared to the 400+ available to men. Moved to action by this inequality, the women founded Nellie’s, a 16-bed shelter, in 1973.
Today, Nellie’s is a place of respite and rejuvenation for women and their children navigating a variety of challenges. Through community outreach, skill-building programs, and space for the unhoused to find shelter, clients are empowered to take steps to change their lives. Nellie’s welcomes people who seek guidance as they reclaim their strength and tap into their resilience to find a new path for their life. The individuals who come through the shelter or access community outreach programs come to Nellie’s with unique experiences and needs. Nellie’s mandate to help all women and their children, regardless of circumstances, is what makes the organization’s work essential.
Nellie’s vision is to be a place where every woman* and her child(ren) who step through its doors finds a pathway to a violence-free life, and to advocate to ensure gender-based violence and oppression is a relic of the past.
Moving into the next 50 years, Nellie’s has big ambitions – a future free of Gender-Based Violence. It is within this context that Nellie’s welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, and supporting its committees, the Executive Director will oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and lead a vibrant organization that meets both the current and future needs of those in Nellie’s community with kindness, compassion, and excellence.
Through the leadership of a dedicated Management team, the Executive Director is responsible for key organizational functions including funding and fundraising, finance, human resources, program development, evaluation, and communications.
The Executive Director will support the organization’s evolution to meet current and future operational needs by updating policies, procedures, and strengthening program evaluation capabilities. The Executive Director will also advance Nellie’s stance against racism, oppression, and discrimination and actively work to dismantle systemic prejudices and injustices that perpetuate gender-based violence, promoting a just and fair society for all.
As the principal spokesperson for Nellie’s, the Executive Director will develop relationships with funders, politicians, community partners and other stakeholders. As an active participant at policy and community tables, the Executive Director will advocate for systems change and represent the organization within the community and across sectors.
About the Individual:
Nellie’s is seeking a visionary, strategic leader, and a community builder with a passion for and commitment to Nellie’s mission, vision, and values. Lived experience connected to Nellie’s mission is an asset.
You have progressive management experience within the not-for-profit sector, ideally within the gender-based violence, housing, social services or related sector(s). Experience leading teams within a unionized environment and with union negotiations is an asset. You have experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors, coupled with the ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives. You have financial acumen, knowledge of human resource management and change management, and fundraising skills; facilities management experience is an asset.
You are comfortable representing the organization and serving as its ambassador within the community. Your interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build and sustain strong relationships with colleagues and diverse stakeholders at all levels and across sectors, including community partners, funders, donors, elected officials, task forces, and other organizations.
Your leadership skills build trust, engagement, and collaboration, and you foster an empowering, supportive, and inclusive environment. You have a commitment equity and inclusion, feminist, anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks, trauma informed approaches and harm reduction principles.
Location: This position is based in Toronto, Ontario.
Salary Range and Compensation: $115,000 to $140,000 with possible flexibility and a competitive and generous benefits package.
To Apply:
To apply or explore this key leadership opportunity with Nellie’s please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall, Principal (robin@griffithgroup.ca).
Nellie’s Commitment to Inclusion:
Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. This position is open to all women*. Women* signifies anyone who self-identifies as female, femme and/or woman. This includes transwomen, cisgender women, and non-binary people who identify as femme or female-presenting. Applications from equity-deserving groups are strongly encouraged, including Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and members of other equity-deserving groups.
Nellie’s 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 assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.
Nellie’s is situated in Tkarón:to (Ta-kar-on-toe) which is located on the traditional lands of the Mississauga (Missi-sog-a), the Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-nah-bay), the Haudenosaunee (Ho-deh-no-show-nee), the Chippewa (Chi-puh-waa), the Huron (Hur-on), and many other Indigenous Peoples.
Nellie’s 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 those brought to these lands as a result of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery. We pay tribute to those ancestors of African origin and descent.

Director, Philanthropy Services

As Ottawa’s only Community Cancer Hub, the Ottawa Cancer Foundation is transforming Supportive Cancer Care through dynamic collaborations with diverse community partners. Together, the Foundation creates and delivers impactful, no-cost, no referral, programs and front-line services both at the Hub at 1500 Alta Vista (Maplesoft-Jones Centre) and within the community. Embracing person-centered approaches, the Foundation empowers people living with and impacted by cancer on every step of their journey. The Foundation works closely with local hospitals and healthcare professionals to identify distinct areas for client and family support as well as understand and contribute to current priorities in cancer research.
Within this context the Ottawa Cancer Foundation invites applications for the position of Director, Philanthropy Services (Director).
Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy, the Director plays a pivotal role contributing to the achievement of the Foundation’s revenue goals in securing major, leadership and planned giving gifts. The Director establishes credibility with all current and potential donors and often works with the Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy and/or the President & CEO to further donor engagement. A key focus of this role is helping build, shape and execute a strategic, systemic approach that will empower the organization to meet revenue targets. The Director works with the Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy and the President & CEO in supporting the plan for the Leadership Gifts Program. The Director mentors and supervises two direct reports – the Administrator of Donor Services and the Administrator of Donor and Data Management – and collaborates with the Director, Special Events and Community Engagement and the Senior Manager, Annual Giving. The Director also engages and works directly with community volunteers to widen a network of potential donors.
The appointment calls for a collaborative leader, strategic thinker and effective implementation professional. You have extensive fundraising knowledge and experience, including a track record of successful major gift solicitation, knowledge in both campaigns and sustained leadership/major gift programs, and experience working with senior volunteers and volunteer committees. Experience working in and/or knowledge of the healthcare sector is an asset, as is an intimate connection to the Foundation’s mission. As a leader, you enjoy inspiring, mentoring, and coaching others, creating a positive, collaborative, inclusive workplace culture. Like each of the Foundation’s team members, you champion compassion and empathy, and share their commitment to making a positive impact in cancer care. In addition to your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you are strategically and operationally oriented and excel developing and optimizing systems and processes. You have fiduciary acuity, research and analytical skills, strong project management skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced, dynamic, and performance-oriented environments. Knowledge and experience with Blackbaud fundraising platforms is definitely an asset. Post-secondary education is also considered an asset, as well as having a CFRE designation and being bilingual in both English and French.
To apply or explore this key leadership opportunity with The Ottawa Cancer Foundation please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton, Partner (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall, Principal (robin@griffithgroup.ca), or visit: https://griffithgroup.ca/ocf-director/
The Ottawa Cancer Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. The Ottawa Cancer Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, and encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities, and members of other equity-deserving groups.
The Ottawa Cancer Foundation 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 assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Chief Executive Officer

Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI Immigrant Services (“COSTI”) is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance. COSTI strives to be a leader in community service by using a client-focused, proactive, and innovative approach in planning, developing and delivering services. Its programs ensure that regardless of language or cultural barriers, people who arrive in Canada are able to use their existing skills, learn new ones, and participate actively in all aspects of Canadian life. COSTI currently offers over 59 programs to newcomers and individuals in need, primarily across the Greater Toronto Area, with additional services across Ontario, Canada and overseas. COSTI operates 18 locations in Toronto, the Region of Peel and York Region. COSTI is committed to furthering the best interests of newcomers and building a strong Canada by providing newcomers with the opportunity to become productive and engaged citizens. Last year, over 39,000 individuals received assistance in more than 60 languages.

It is within this context that COSTI welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, who will assume the role in Spring 2025.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) provides leadership in the efficient and effective management of the organization and its operations through providing strategic leadership. The CEO leads and manages a senior leadership team of 6 people, and an organization of over 600 staff full-time and part-time staff across 17 locations, and with approximately 180 volunteers who contribute a total of 15,000 hours each year. The CEO provides strong governance support and best practices to the Board, ensuring it is well informed of COSTI’s operations, through comprehensive and timely reports on a regular basis, and via the development of the Board and the structure of its committees. The CEO will be tasked with ensuring the execution and implementation of the newly developed strategic plan, and with completing periodic updates and revisions to ensure COSTI’s accomplishments, outcomes and financial sustainability are aligned with its mission, values and strategic directions. Working with the Board and the Senior Leadership Team, the CEO has ultimate responsibility for the organization’s large and complex annual budget of $50M, and must ensure sound financial management processes, reporting and controls to safeguard COSTI’s funding so that funds are managed in compliance with the organization’s approved annual budget, funding agreements and contractual obligations. Externally, the CEO will provide leadership in the community and with community organizations and partners to promote the interests of immigrants and refugees. As such, the CEO must sustain strong ties with all levels of government, with leaders in the settlement and community services sectors in Toronto, elsewhere in Canada and internationally, and act as the spokesperson and ambassador for COSTI at events, conferences, media events and via representation on boards, committees, and planning groups.

As the ideal candidate, you are a proven and experienced senior leader with a career that shows a progression of responsibility in senior management roles in a large, public sector, unionized environment. Experience with immigrant settlement or human services, and with an urban workplace that is racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse are both considered strong assets. Candidates must have an appreciation, understanding and knowledge of immigrant settlement issues, trends and best practices in Ontario and Canada, and of the unique roles that technology, human resources, finance and public relations play in supporting direct services to immigrants and refugees. As an exceptional communicator, you are adept with public speaking and are at ease advocating in a balanced and thoughtful manner on behalf of the population the organization serves. Colleagues refer to your skills building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of partners, including with various levels of government, partners and funders, sectorial settlement and social service organizations, your Senior Leadership Team, and of course, the Board. As an experienced executive, you bring in-depth experience and skill with financial and risk management, board governance and best practices, strategic planning and implementation, technology, change management, and with acting as spokesperson for an organization. Your management style encourages innovation and continuous improvement through fostering an inclusive, low ego, dedicated team culture while maintaining a positive and constructive relationship with the Union locals. Candidates must be dedicated to COSTI’s vision and values and demonstrate a commitment to advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with COSTI, 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: $200,000-230,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package, car allowance, 4 weeks’ vacation, and a defined contribution pension plan.

COSTI 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.

COSTI 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.

Director, Recruitment & Admissions

StFX espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wejkwa’taqanik Mi’kmaq maqamikewmuew mna’q iknmuetu’tik. Nalikitquniejk na Mi’kmawey wisun wjit Antigonish teluek Aklasie’w-iktuk, ‘place where branches are torn off.’
StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The Mi’kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning ‘place where branches are torn off.’
St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is known for the quality of its teaching, its small class sizes creating an intimate and collaborative learning environment, and its valuable hands-on learning and research opportunities for undergraduates. The University is renowned, nationally and internationally, for its immersive learning environment and a curriculum that encompasses programs offered by the Faculties of Science, Arts, Education, and Business, working together to foster curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. StFX is home to 5,000 students, 250 faculty, 460 employees, and an engaged alumni network of over 50,000 citizens whose influence and impact are global. Established in 1853, and as one of the oldest universities in Canada, StFX hosts a uniquely beautiful campus in the Maritime town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Its graduates wear the iconic X-ring, a symbol of the strong social values that tie Xaverians together.
It is within this context that StFX welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Director, Recruitment & Admissions, commencing spring 2025, or soon after.
Reporting to the Vice President Academic and Provost, the Director of Recruitment and Admissions (“Director”) is responsible for all aspects of Canadian and International undergraduate and graduate student recruitment (including campus tours) and admissions. The Director oversees the development and implementation of effective admissions and recruitment strategies to ensure marketing, promotions, recruitment and admissions policies and procedures are effective and competitive; to improve applicant conversion; and to lead enrollment of highly qualified applicants. In addition to leading and implementing an effective prospective student conversion strategy and annual recruitment/admissions cycles, the Director is responsible for evaluating the University’s admission and recruitment program (in close collaboration with the Registrar) and procedures, while developing new strategies to ensure competitiveness, effectiveness, and success in attracting and supporting highly qualified prospective students. This position is highly visible to the external community and is expected to lead strong working relationships with university constituents and the community. The Director also represents the University at regional, national and international organizations as the lead expert in the University’s admissions and recruitment strategies.
As the ideal candidate, you bring relevant experience with marketing and academic admissions, strategic and operational planning, and partnership development from an academic environment. Knowledge of specialized, higher-education admissions programs is desirable, and considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, Canadian and international education systems as well as the ability to translate this knowledge into a strategy for achieving the university’s ambitious domestic and international enrollment goals. In your tenure, you have applied and evaluated research, institutional data, and theoretical frameworks to establish, manage and transform evidence-based admissions/recruitment programs and services. You are adept at relationships, and can work well with a variety of constituencies, including faculty, administrators, students, staff and alumni. You engage in a collaborative manner, building consensus, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring sensitivity to the needs and interests of a variety of stakeholders. You lead by supporting the functioning of a diverse remote or hybrid team and have demonstrated success in supporting and leading change efforts. Ability to travel extensively and internationally is required for this position. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or college and have demonstrable senior-level experience in recruiting and admissions in a public, post-secondary environment (preferably a university).
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Francis Xavier 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).
Salary Range and Compensation Package: Tentative Salary band (GH) of $115,888 to $141,628, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits package with travel and life insurance, 4 weeks’ vacation, plus designated holidays, personal days and sick days, defined contribution pension plan, tuition credit program, and discounted access to the recreation facility.
StFX is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. It encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
StFX and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that eliminates barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca).

Board of Directors

Jack.org is on a mission to empower young individuals with community, knowledge, and tools to champion mental well-being. It stands poised and empowered for this crucial task, fortified by dedicated donors, a robust financial reserve, visionary leadership, and a high-performing team eager to drive change. Focused on addressing the prevalent issue of mental health distress among youth, particularly those systematically excluded from mental health dialogue and action, it creates and adapts programming to cater to diverse youth demographics and communities across Canada. Its approach centres on upstream prevention of mental distress and the promotion of mental well-being. Jack.org was created in memory of Jack Windeler, a first-year student at Queen’s University who died by suicide at 18 years old. Jack’s parents, Eric Windeler and Sandra Hanington, co-founded Jack.org to provide young people with mental health education and to ensure that those struggling can access the support they deserve.
It is within this context that Jack.org welcomes applications and nominations for appointments to its Board of Directors, commencing summer 2025, or soon after.
The Board of Directors is responsible for governing the affairs of the organization. The Board discharges its responsibilities by delegating the day-to-day operations to the President & CEO and by delegating certain other responsibilities to Board Committees. This position description sets out how individual Directors are expected to engage in the Board’s work and discharge their duties and responsibilities. In discharging their responsibilities, each Director is required to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of Jack.org, and exercise the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
Geographical Representation
As a national organization, Jack.org welcomes nominations of all individuals, while also encouraging interest from people in Western Canada (BC, AB, SK) and Quebec.
Time Commitment:
The average annual time commitment to fulfill the responsibilities as a Director is 40-50 hours Directors are expected to commit the necessary time required to fulfill Board and Committee responsibilities, which includes preparation for and attendance at Board and Committee meetings, the annual general meeting, strategic planning session(s), and special events.
Term – Directors are elected by the members for terms of three years and may serve a maximum of six years. When circumstances warrant, a Director may be elected for a third three-year term subject to the approval of two-thirds of votes cast by members.
Sub-Committee Appointments – Each Director will be asked to serve on at least one Board Committee. Committee appointments are made by the Board on the recommendation of the Chair and in consultation with individual Directors, the President & CEO, and the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Compensation – Directors serve in a voluntary capacity, without financial remuneration. Approved travel expenses which are inline with the Board policies, will be reimbursed.
Application Process
To be considered for a Board position, 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).
Jack.org 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.