Partner

Griffith Group acknowledges the land upon which we work is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto, or Tkaronto, is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.
Griffith Group Executive Search is a privately owned Canadian firm that provides exceptional services to our valued clients. Focused on senior-level recruitment, our team partners with organizations across Canada to support their executive search needs. Our approach Is encapsulated within our vision: “International Reach. Proven Expertise. Boutique Service.” Griffith Group is known for our values of integrity, professionalism, and empowered innovation and our deep commitment to, and demonstrated results in, supporting Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (I-EDIA). As recognized experts in recruitment, Griffith Group Executive Search is named on Hunt Scanlon Media’s “2023 Top 60 Canadian Recruiters,” and “2023 Top 50 Higher Education Recruiters” rankings, as well as the “2023-2024 HR/Diversity Power 65.”
It is within this context that Griffith Group Executive Search is seeking a senior executive search professional to join the team as Partner.
Reporting to, and working in close collaboration with, Managing Partner Jane Griffith, Partners at the firm are revenue generators whose salary are 100% commissioned based. We are seeking Partners who can build a portfolio of clients in a complimentary sector, including but not limited to, healthcare, government, board work, and the private sector. Partners are responsible for creating lasting relationships with clients to support their executive search needs. Working with the firm’s team of dedicated search executives, the Partners oversee and have final responsibility for the search assignments they win. At Griffith Group, Partners are expected to contribute actively to all aspects of the search, from the creation of advertisements and briefs to candidate interviews, long listing, client interviews, and offer negotiations.
As the ideal candidate, you must bring a successful tenure in a revenue generation role from within the executive search industry. You are adept at managing multiple searches simultaneously and can manage competing search timelines and shifting priorities. You are a strong and sophisticated communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills. You are an exceptional relationship builder, and your tenure working on senior level searches provides you with a high level of judgment and the ability to show discretion in managing confidential information. As a proven recruiter, you are adept at conducting interviews and assessing talent, presenting information at client meetings, and navigating with grace and skill all interactions with clients and candidates, whether they be good news updates or providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates. Candidates must possess experience and comfort in ensuring recruitment practices are equitable and inclusive to all candidates, and particularly to equity-deserving candidates. Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree would be considered an asset. Proficiency in both French and English would also be considered an asset but is not required.
Griffith Group prides itself on its excellence and a culture that is team focused, inclusive, innovative, and fast paced. There is a strong and engaged commitment to I-EDIA across the firm; candidates must have interest in contributing to and continuing this commitment. Only candidates who meet the required position experience, will work towards the collective success of the firm, contribute to Griffith Group’s culture, and build collaborative and respectful relationships with colleagues will be selected for interviews.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca). Please note this is a 100% remote position.
Griffith Group welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Griffith Group throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact jane@griffithgroup.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

President

Established in 1869 and located in Winnipeg, St. Mary’s Academy is rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The school’s mission is to nurture young women in spirit, mind, and body, so that each student reaches her full potential as an individual created in God’s image. As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Academy participates in the educational mission of the Church and carries out its mission in partnership with the local Church. The school provides a Christ-centered environment and an exemplary educational program framed by the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Christian faith.
As a school founded on the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary’s Academy is defined by a legacy of learning, faith, service, and leadership. It provides exceptional academic, religious, arts, athletic, and extra-curricular programs. Students graduate empowered with a knowledge and awareness of their gifts; they possess a desire for excellence, a sense of social responsibility, and a commitment to action in the service of others, especially marginalized communities and individuals.
It is within this context that St. Mary’s Academy welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next President, commencing summer 2025 or soon after.
The President is the chief executive and oversees all matters concerning the operation and advancement of the Academy. The President inspires and enthusiastically leads the school’s community of over 600 students, faculty and staff to achieve the Academy’s mission and vision. Reporting to the School’s Board of Directors, and working with a dedicated team of Principals, teachers, and staff, the President oversees all functions of the Academy including academics, finance, enrollment, human resources, community relations and represents the school in the Catholic and Winnipeg communities. The President is also the Executive Director of the St. Mary’s Academy Foundation, and actively engages with donors, community partners, and alumnae in furthering the Foundation’s mission of raising and stewarding financial resources to ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the School. It is an exciting time at the Academy and the new President, operating from a position of strength, will have the opportunity to envision the next chapter of the history of St. Mary’s Academy.
As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned leader who brings a tenure of relevant experience from an institution of similar complexity and size. While leaders from academic institutions or with experience in the academic sphere are preferred, leaders from other types of organizations who demonstrate strong skills aligned with this posting will also be seriously considered. Your leadership style is collaborative, and your experience includes oversight of human resources, supporting collegial and inclusive culture, as well as community engagement activities, fundraising, alumnae engagement, and the development and execution of a renewed and comprehensive strategic plan. Experience working with, and reporting to, a Board of Directors is considered an asset. As a senior leader, you have overseen and managed a complex budget, and bring excellent strategic, organizational and leadership skills. Colleagues describe you as a leader who is passionate and committed to fostering a student-centric academic environment focused on excellence. Your outstanding communications skills will allow you to build relationships across the School, Foundation and city, with relevant academic and community partners, and with the Catholic community. Candidates must be Practicing Catholics who are strong in faith and have a clear understanding and commitment to Catholic education while demonstrating open mindedness and respect for all faiths. Candidates also must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized university, and a graduate level degree is preferred.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with St. Mary’s Academy, please submit a comprehensive resume and a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall (robin@griffithgroup.ca). Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a letter confirming their activity as a practicing Catholic from their pastoral leader.

St Mary’s Academy is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the diversity present across Manitoba and Canada. Individuals from equity deserving groups are encouraged to self-disclose. St. Mary’s Academy is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. 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 welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

President & Chief Executive Officer

Vancouver, the main location of MakeWay’s five offices, is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The term “unceded” acknowledges that the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples never gave up their land to the Crown

In 2000, a small group of changemakers and philanthropists asked: how can we foster a healthy planet and a just society? They created MakeWay (then Tides Canada)—a national charity and public foundation—to provide innovative supports for environmental and social change initiatives across the country. MakeWay’s journey began on the west coast and has grown into a movement spanning coast to coast to coast, fostering incredible partnerships and diverse programming along the way. Today, it holds deep trust-based relationships in small towns and big cities from Iqaluit to East Scarborough. To its partnerships, it brings a nimble “Swiss Army Knife toolkit” of expertise and solutions that support community-led transformation. It is clearer than ever before on its purpose and strategic priorities. MakeWay has over 450 staff team members working in almost every province and territory in these lands known as Canada. Each year, MakeWay mobilizes approximately $14 million in grants to more than 300 community partners. In partnership with many, MakeWay is building momentum towards a world where nature and communities thrive together.

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

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) provides visionary leadership for MakeWay, guiding the organization through evolving economic, political, social, ecological and philanthropic shifts. The CEO will be tasked with creating, presenting, and then implementing MakeWay’s next strategic plan. They are also responsible for the organization’s financial health and the effective management of its resources in alignment with its mission. Working with a dedicated senior leadership team, the CEO will be entrusted with upholding the organization’s culture, where “daring” and “reliable” can co-exist through innovation and continuous learning. This will involve fostering an environment that encourages reflection, thoughtful intentionality, and program evaluation. MakeWay’s culture of trust, collaboration, and respectful, constructive dialogue requires an experienced people leader who can rally a team behind a shared vision. Externally, the CEO will advocate for public policies and an enabling environment that align with MakeWay’s mission and contribute to systemic change. They will represent the organization at high-profile events and through media engagements. The CEO has ultimate responsibility for MakeWay’s short- and long-term viability and will be actively engaged in executing its fundraising strategy through cultivating relationships with a wide array of donors and designing new approaches to secure sustainable funding through grants and partnerships that will grow MakeWay’s place-based grant making programs, capacity strengthening work and Shared Platform.

As the ideal candidate, you bring an established, progressive track record in senior leadership roles, including the ability to motivate, recruit, develop, and retain highly engaged, passionate and mission-driven teams that are multigenerational and diverse. You have strong financial and budgetary acumen, including experience managing large and complex budgets; knowledge of participatory grant making processes, relevant charity regulations, and CRA guidelines is considered an asset. Colleagues recognize your proven experience cultivating relationships with donors, as well as your skill in building and sustaining strong relationships with public sector organizations, Indigenous governments, community leaders, and international constituencies. Your strategic communications experience includes enhancing organizational visibility, creating thought leadership, articulating strategy, and developing programs focused on systems change. You also have experience 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 a complex charitable organization. Candidates must be dedicated to MakeWay’s vision and values and demonstrate a commitment to advancing models of decolonization, truth and reconciliation and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with MakeWay, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Robin Noftall (robin@griffithgroup.ca) or visit https://griffithgroup.ca/makeway-president-ceo/

Salary Range and Compensation Package: $200,000-250,000, commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, year-end RRSP contribution, $500 professional development fund, 4 weeks paid vacation plus statutory holidays, and 10 sick/personal days. MakeWay also provides remote and hybrid work options with a flexible work environment, including a winter office closure, 9-day summer fortnight program, and Substitution Statutory Holiday policy.

Location/WFH: As part of the hybrid work environment, the candidate must be able to work from a MakeWay office in Toronto, Vancouver, or Yellowknife at least one day a week.

MakeWay 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.

MakeWay 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.

Operations Director

The Sonor Foundation is a private foundation committed to investing in smart and creative leaders, good ideas, and transformative impact. Its mission is to change the trajectory of underserved Canadians by supporting entrepreneurial leaders, funding difficult-to-fund projects, and backing organizations that demonstrate impact and accountability. Its current areas of priority are supporting the trans and gender-diverse community, and parents, children and youth in contact with child protection. The Foundation strives to create strong partnerships to contribute the assets that it brings to bear, including networks, advisory support, and resources.
The Sonor Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Operations Director.
Reporting to the President, Narinder Dhami, and working in support of the Chief Executive Officer & Chair, Rebecca Gardiner, the Operations Director (“Director”) provides critical support to the Foundation and its activities, including project management and its operations with the Family Office. The Director leads the Foundation’s grant administration processes, including coordinating grantee contract creation and tracking disbursements, and managing the Foundation’s CRM systems. To facilitate this work, the Director is a key partner to the President and manages all administrative aspects of the foundation, including its website and content creation, the preparation of briefing notes, expense reporting, calendar management, and board meeting preparation and planning. Additionally, in partnership with the Program Director, the Director organizes the Foundation’s virtual and off-site programming, convenings, and retreats.
As the ideal candidate, you bring a tenure of successful experience leading, managing and coordinating all administrative aspects of an organization of comparable sophistication and complexity in either the private or public sectors, and experience in both is considered an asset. Your strategic mindset and excellent judgement aid you in discerning, and elevating, pressing work from day-to-day operations. You are adept at managing multiple projects and deliverables with a high level of detail while also contributing to a collaborative and professional office environment. Colleagues refer to your excellent communications style, your relationship management skills, your ability to create optimized systems and approaches, and your ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Candidates must have passion for the Foundation’s mission, a commitment to supporting underserved Canadians, and lived experience in a community the Foundation serves is considered a strong asset.
To learn more about this impactful opportunity with the Sonor Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Jane Griffith (jane@griffithgroup.ca)

Location/WFH: Candidates must work in the Foundation’s downtown Toronto office weekly, and can opt to also work from a home office, at the approval of the President.
The Sonor Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
The Sonor 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 this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Program Director

The Sonor Foundation is a private foundation committed to investing in smart and creative leaders, good ideas, and transformative impact. Its mission is to change the trajectory of underserved Canadians by supporting entrepreneurial leaders, funding difficult-to-fund projects, and backing organizations that demonstrate impact and accountability. Its current areas of priority are supporting the trans and gender-diverse community, and parents, children and youth in contact with child protection. The Foundation strives to create strong partnerships to contribute the assets that it brings to bear, including networks, advisory support, and resources.
The Sonor Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Program Director.
Reporting to the President, Narinder Dhami, and working in support of the Chief Executive Officer & Chair, Rebecca Gardiner, the Program Director plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation. The Program Director will leverage their deep understanding of philanthropy, the social sector, and systemic issues to foster sectoral collaboration and support joint efforts related to the Foundation’s priority social issues. The Program Director is responsible for grantee support and management, including the sourcing of grantees and the required diligence for selection, the implementation of multi-year, flexible funding strategies, and with building strong and trusting relationships with the grantee organizations. Additionally, the Program Director designs, implements, and manages the Foundation’s peer-to-peer and group learning experiences, provides capacity-building and advisory support, and oversees impact reporting and learning management. To foster and expand sector collaboration, the Program Director supports collaborative efforts related to the Foundation’s priority social issues, contributes to policy and research, and collaborates with fellow funders, community leaders, and various levels of government. The Program Director serves as an ambassador for the Foundation’s work by attending and participating in community meetings, forums, workshops, and networks related to the Foundation’s funding priorities, interests, and greater philanthropic role in the community.
As the ideal candidate, you are a collaborative and proactive leader with deep knowledge and understanding of philanthropy, the social sector and of systemic issues. You are known to work across sectors and silos, as reflected in your experience from the philanthropic sector and, ideally also the private sector. You are knowledgeable of the granting process, and colleagues refer to your entrepreneurial mindset, your analytical and strategic thinking, and your problem-solving skills. You have experience managing a financial budget and are adept at using the Microsoft Office suite, including a strong grasp of Excel. You have excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, demonstrated by your ability to effectively engage a diversity of partners including grantees and community partners. Candidates must have passion for the Foundation’s mission, a commitment to supporting underserved Canadians, and lived experience in a community the Foundation serves is considered a strong asset.
To learn more about this impactful opportunity with the Sonor Foundation, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Jane Griffith

Location/WFH: Candidates must work in the Foundation’s downtown Toronto office weekly, and can opt to also work from a home office, at the approval of the President.
The Sonor Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
The Sonor 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 this posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.

Chief Executive Officer

Rise is a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Mental health significantly impacts Canadians’ financial and social well-being; one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction challenge, and amongst the population of people with disabilities, those with a mental illness face the highest degree of stigmatization in the workplace and the greatest barriers to employment. Through training, mentorship, micro-financing and other customs supports, Rise helps individuals build the skills and access the capital they need to launch a small business that can improve quality of life and enable them to support themselves, their families and communities. Since its founding in 2010, Rise has disbursed over $3.7 million in low-interest loans and, with the support of 800+ volunteers nationwide, has helped to empower more than 4,500 Canadians from coast to coast as entrepreneurs. The impact is undeniable.

It is within this context that Rise welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer commencing Spring 2025, or soon after.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall strategic direction, governance, and leadership of the organization, and with driving Rise’s continued growth and impact in alignment with its mission. The CEO leads and mentors Rise’s diverse and talented team through a senior leadership team of 5 people who manage the daily operations of the organization in a collaborative culture. As the primary spokesperson for Rise, the CEO will advance its mission and values externally through thought leadership, brand awareness, partnerships with community leaders inline with Rise’s national strategy. The CEO also serves as Rise’s chief fundraising officer, identifying, cultivating and securing support from donors, including from all levels of government. The CEO has final responsibility for the organization’s financial sustainability, ensuring sufficient financial resources to meet the organization’s current and future requirements and business strategies and goals.

As the ideal candidate, you are an advocate for positive change in the intersectional space of mental health and entrepreneurship who respects, and has a strong passion for, Rise’s mission, values, and the clients it serves. Your career includes an established tenure in senior leadership roles from a similarly sized and complex non-profit organization. You have a demonstrated track record of success in strategic planning and with driving measurable results through its implementation. Peers describe you as a transformational leader adept at initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services. You have strong accounting, financial, budgetary, risk assessment, and strategic thinking skills, and experience with working with, and/or reporting to a voluntary Board of Directors. You are a people leader who enjoys leading, mentoring and developing a multi-generational, diverse, and hybrid workforce. Your communications skills are exceptional and position you to act as the spokesperson for the organization. As an accomplished networker and relationship builder, you are at ease growing revenues and scaling an organization through business development, partnership and program development, and with philanthropy and sponsorship activities. The CEO must actively champion and embed equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation into all aspects of the organization and support a culture that encourages strong and respectful collaboration across its diverse workforce and community.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Rise, 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: This role is based in Toronto, Ontario and the Chief Executive Officer will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

Rise 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.

Rise 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

YouthLink began as The Big Sister Association of Toronto in 1914. In the 1970s the organization became Huntley Youth Services and, later, YouthLink. As a resource for youth and their families in Scarborough and Toronto over 1400 new clients received services and there were over 60,000 client contacts with staff from 2023-2024.

Today, the organization provides a range of services, over several sites, which are offered free of charge. YouthLink supports youth, with 28 different programs and services, in an environment that respects race, culture, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and income. Diversity at YouthLink is reflected by the broad representation of community among staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors.

Within this context, YouthLink welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Executive Director.
Reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the Executive Director will ensure the continued evolution of YouthLink and provide strategic leadership to advance YouthLink’s vision – a stronger Scarborough where all youth and families thrive.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of operations, programs and services, resource development, human resources, fiscal management, administration, and external relations, while fostering a united team committed to YouthLink’s mission to support youth and families. In partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, and the YouthLink community, the Executive Director will play a key role in the development and implementation of an impactful Strategic Plan.

The Executive Director will continue to champion YouthLink’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and belonging, and foster a safe, supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment, that promotes a culture of excellence and delivers high-quality, client centred programs. Additionally, the Executive Director will continue a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
The Executive Director will navigate the ever-complex and evolving nature of youth mental health within the province and identify opportunities to enhance YouthLink’s client-centred approach and service philosophy. The Executive Director will facilitate networks that strengthen YouthLink’s relationships with system partners and ensure YouthLink is an active member of the community helping advance community goals and objectives. Serving as a strong voice and key spokesperson, the Executive Director will foster strategic partnerships, cultivate collaborative relationships with funders and donors, and represent the organization both within the community and across the sector.
This appointment calls for an authentic leader and community builder who believes in the potential of every youth and is dedicated to providing the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make positive life choices.
Candidates must have a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. You have progressive management experience within the not-for-profit and/or public sector, ideally in a complex unionized social service environment. You have previous experience working in support of a volunteer board and an understanding of the roles of governance and management. You are system-oriented with a strong understanding of youth mental health, and community-based programming for youth and their families. You have operational acumen, including financial acumen; knowledge of human resource management and quality improvement; and a track record of building service excellence.
Your team leadership experience and skills build unity and inspire collective impact. You foster a safe, accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment in your organizations. You have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and are comfortable representing and advocating for YouthLink. You can build strong relationships with both internal and external partners (government, community groups, system partners, etc.,) coupled with the skill to strengthen and expand YouthLink’s connection with funders and donors. You are solutions focused and adaptable, possess change management experience, and can drive the organization forward in a complex and shifting landscape.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with YouthLink, 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).

YouthLink is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. YouthLink strongly encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. Individuals are encouraged to self-identify.
YouthLink 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.

The land on which YouthLink is situated has been the home of Indigenous people and Nations for tens of thousands of years and is specifically the land of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinabek, Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Haudenosaunee.

The territory of Tkaronto, or what is known today as Toronto is covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum belt covenant, a centuries-old agreement between the Haudenosaunee and the Anishinabek nations for the peaceable sharing and stewardship of the land between the great lakes. The territories that encompass Toronto, as well, fall under a number of colonial Treaties including Treaty 13, and in Scarborough specifically the Williams Treaties. There have been many Indigenous names and words associated with this place, and today, Scarborough is home to a multitude of Indigenous people, languages, and cultures from across Turtle Island and around the world.

Land acknowledgment is a tradition of respect that goes back centuries for many Indigenous people, and today is an act of reconciliation that requires us to consider our relationship to the land and peoples where we live, work and learn.

We are all treaty people. Many of us have come here as settlers, immigrants, or newcomers in this generation or generations past. We also acknowledge the many people of African descent who are not settlers, but whose ancestors were forcibly displaced as part of the transatlantic slave trade against their will, and made to work on these lands.

We observe a moment of silence to honour those Afrikans who have led lives of service; those who have stood up for racial, social, and economic justice, have sacrificed to advance the well being of African Canadians and all justice loving peoples, have confronted and dismantled oppressive forces, practices and institutions and have built affirming and equitable examples to inspire us all.

Ancestors, you acted with courage and conviction. You fearlessly challenged White Supremacy and the attendant anti-Black racism, racial terrorism and genocidal violence against our people. You organized against economic exploitation, gender discrimination, religious bigotry, and other oppressive forces. You built communities and institutions. You changed the political, economic, cultural, and social landscape of this nation. Your valuable contributions to nation building do not go un-noticed. You shined a light on the beauty, strength, and genius of our people. You led by example.

We are grateful for your love, tenacity, leadership, and inspiring legacy. We are encouraged and emboldened by your character and service to community. We stand on your sturdy, courageous shoulders. We are charged up with the conviction of continuing this monumental work, this struggle for justice, this self-reliance and self determination. We thank you. We honour you. Ase. Ase. Ase!

Executive Director

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) is a progressive union representing over 30,000 paramedical, professional, and technical members. HSAA’s staff are committed to delivering high-quality services to our members.

HSAA’s mission is to advocate for the rights and promote unity of its diverse membership of health-care professionals as they care for people and enhance the well-being of our communities.

Within this context HSAA invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director (ED).
Reporting to the Executive Officers and the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead the Union in its next chapter and play a key role in the continued implementation of the current strategic plan. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Senior Management Team, staff, and membership, the ED will navigate the complexities of labour relations in Alberta’s healthcare sector. The ED will work to ensure that HSAA provides exemplary labour relations services, champions workers rights, and advocates for universal publicly funded healthcare to enhance the well-being of HSAAs member’s, the individuals they care for, and the communities they serve.

The ED will build strong, trusting, and collaborative working relationships with staff, Board Members and affiliates, and they will cultivate a professional, supportive and engaging workplace culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and innovation. The ED will provide advice to the Executive Officers and the Board on operational strategies to achieve the goals of the strategic plan, as well as political strategies for action that affect HSAA members and healthcare. As the key operational leader, the ED will oversee the Union’s operations in accordance with the policies, strategic plan and operating budget established by the Board, and the Union’s values and mission. The ED will manage the Union’s resources relative to the provision of membership services including but not limited to negotiations, employer compliance with collective agreements, organizing of local units, membership disability claims, member education program, occupational health and safety, and member communications.

As the ideal candidate, you understand how to enable, empower, and transform organizations, and operationalize strategic initiatives. You have progressive experience in senior leadership roles, preferably within a union, not-for-profit, or similar mission driven organization. Candidates must have a commitment to publicly funded universal healthcare. You have a proven track record of operations experience, including budgeting. Experience working with and/or reporting to a Board of Directors is an asset. You demonstrate commitment to labour movement values, have deep knowledge of labour relations principles and practices, and are capable of championing HSAA’s core values and vision. You can navigate complex political environments, understand the dynamics around the relationship between employer bodies, government bodies, and the Union, and are comfortable advocating for and representing the interests of healthcare professionals. As a leader, you build and foster an open and collaborative workplace culture and have demonstrated experience promoting and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Your communication skills inspire trust, allowing you to build and sustain strong relationships with colleagues and allies at all levels and advance effective communication pathways. You are committed to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethics. You have proven change management experience, with the ability to establish goals, develop implementation plans, monitor progress and ensure effective accountability and strategic alignment. A post-secondary degree is an asset.

Location: This role is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Vice President, Public Engagement

The Canadian Women’s Foundation (the Foundation) is Canada’s public foundation for gender justice and equality. It advances this by growing support for grassroots feminist action, partnering with communities and organizations to improve conditions, and building diverse leadership and knowledge for sustainable change. Through fundraising, granting, research, advocacy, and knowledge sharing, Foundation works to achieve feminist systemic change. By granting to and strengthening local community programs across Canada, the Foundation empowers women, girls and gender-diverse people to move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence and leadership. Launched in 1991 by a group of eight trail-blazing women, the Foundation addresses a critical need for philanthropy focused on women and is one of the largest women’s fundraising foundations in the world. With the support of supporters and donors, the Foundation has raised more than $260 million to fund over 3,300 life-transforming programs across the country. As a leading voice for women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada, Canadian Women’s Foundation is committed to getting gender equality issues front and centre in the hearts and minds of people in Canada.
It is within this context that the Canadian Women’s Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its Vice President, Public Engagement, commencing in the first quarter of 2025.
Reporting to President & CEO Mitzie Hunter, and as an integral member of the Senior Leadership team, the Vice President, Public Engagement is responsible for increasing the awareness of the critical issues affecting women and girls in Canada and with positioning the Canadian Women’s Foundation as the charity of choice for gender equality. To support this goal, the Vice President communicates the Foundation’s strategic priorities and impact and positions the Foundation as a thought-leader and go-to media source on gender equity, while amplifying the voices of women and girls. The Vice President will mentor, guide and support a dedicated and professional team who provide operational leadership for the portfolio. Working in collaboration with this team, the Vice President develops effective public engagement opportunities that inspire people to take action through effective proactive and reactive public and media relations activities, marketing, brand and identity management, and multi-channel digital engagement. The Vice President works across the Foundation and in partnership with their colleagues, with a dedicated focus on supporting the Foundation’s philanthropy, advocacy, and programming activities through the creation of giving campaigns, donor relations and communications, and with corporate sponsors and partners.
As the ideal candidate, you are a well respected and successful senior marketing and communications professional whose career includes both budgetary and human resources oversight. Your experience includes media and public relations, creation of thought leadership, project management, ideally from within philanthropic sector and with a national organization. Your exceptional communications skills, written and verbal, have resulted in successful campaigns with persuasive messaging across various platforms and audiences to amplify your organization’s mission; bilingualism in both of Canada’s official languages (French/English) is considered a strong asset. As a people leader, you actively support, mentor and develop your staff team, have experience setting goals and workplans, a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and foster a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment in your organizations. Your subject matter expertise includes extensive understanding of the key critical issues affecting diverse women, girls, Two Spirit, trans, and nonbinary people and the domestic feminist movement. To that end, the ideal candidate must embody what the Foundation is known for: championing gender equality, justice goals, and feminist philanthropy and with upholding the values of inclusivity, respect, accountability and support.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with the Canadian Women’s 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 Canadian Women’s Foundation is strongly committed to equity in employment and seeks to attract, select, and hire a diverse team with a high level of professional skills, passion for and belief in our vision and mission. It aims to be inclusive of diverse people across gender and sexuality spectrums. This includes people who identify as women, girls, trans, Two Spirit, genderqueer, nonbinary, and 2SLGBTQIA+. If comfortable, the Foundation encourages candidates to share information about their identities, lived experiences, and the communities they are part of in their cover letter.
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to those legally eligible to work in Canada.
The Canadian Women’s 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.

Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.
With the mission to drive positive change by connecting diverse people, ideas and resources, Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) has grown to hold some 280 million in assets, and grants close to $12 million a year to community. Founded in 1954 as Ontario’s first community foundation, HCF is a well-respected community leader in Hamilton, and a member of the Community Foundations of Canada, the national membership organization whose members contribute time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their community most, based on an intimate understanding of local needs and opportunities. Guided by an engaged Board, and a highly engaged and committed team, HCF is now entering the fourth year of an ambitious five-year strategic plan that includes major initiatives in education, affordable housing, impact investing, equity, diversity and inclusion and relationships with Indigenous communities.
It is within this context that the Hamilton Community Foundation welcomes applications and nominations for the appointment of its next Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives, commencing January 2025 or soon after.
Reporting to President & CEO Rudi Wallace, the Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives (“Vice-President”) ensures effective leadership to its grant programs and the design and development of its complex granting strategies. As a key member and collaborative partner on the senior management team, the Vice-President contributes to HCF’s vision, strategic priorities and operational objectives in many ways, including through the organization’s long-term strategic and operational plans. Under the mentorship and guidance of the Vice-President, the Grants & Community Initiatives team designs and implements community strategies to obtain support for grants programs, community initiatives, and special projects among community leaders, donors and other funders, and. The Vice-President is also responsible for ensuring a regular and transparent flow of communications regarding the teams work on grants programs, community initiatives and special projects to HCF’s staff, Board and committee members, donors, and other key constituents in the community.
As the ideal candidate, you are a highly regarded and respected community-focused leader who brings a tenure of relevant experience from a similarly complex and mission-focused organization. Your experience includes the ability to design, manage, and evaluate programs, and to oversee the full life cycle of a granting process. You are adept at managing a financial budget, understand forecasting and financial planning, and work collaboratively with your peers across an organization on such matters. As a community leader, you convene and develop relationships with public, volunteer and private sector partners to identify and assess community needs, trends and opportunities, to plan joint intervention programs, and to leverage the required resources to fund new initiatives. Colleagues describe you as a leader who empowers high performance, mission-driven, and results-oriented teams. You are a clear communicator who is skilled at strategic thinking and complex problem solving. Candidates must have a strong commitment to Hamilton Community Foundation’s mission and values and recognize its critical role investing its philanthropic capital in initiatives that will have a positive community impact. Candidates also must have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, to Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and the necessary cultural competencies to lead a multi-generational, culturally diverse workforce.
Salary Range and Compensation Package: $120,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation and a hybrid work environment.
To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity within Hamilton Community 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).
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. The Hamilton Community Foundation encourages and welcomes 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 Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Hamilton Community Foundation and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and a 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.