Chief Executive Officer

Child & Community Resources; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the nonprofit sector is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of its mission and vision. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in governance, financial management, and team leadership, and will inspire a diverse team within a supportive workplace culture. This full-time, permanent position requires a master's degree and seven or more years in senior management.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of experience in senior management, preferably with nonprofit organizations.
• Strong understanding of governance and experience reporting to or working closely with a Board of Directors.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the organization’s strategic direction, culture, and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversees planning, organizing, directing, and administering all operations.
• Encourages a safe and motivational work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Coaching

Education

Master's degree in leadership, social or health related services or Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Full job description

The Chief Executive Officer provides essential leadership in advancing the organization’s strategic direction, workplace culture, and stakeholder relationships. The Chief Executive Officer is entrusted with the fulfilment of the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the organization, and is the lead employee member for organizational governance.

The Chief Executive Officer is the key and leading role for the business of the organization, and involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and administering all operations. The Chief Executive Officer is also responsible for strategic leadership, collaborative and supportive people management, and oversight related to strategic community relations, financial integrity, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Leading Change

o Develops new insights, ideas, and innovations, designs into situations, questions conventional approaches, and implements new or cutting-edge programs and/or processes.

o Understands and keeps up to date on local and national policies and trends that may affect the organization and influence stakeholder views and is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

o Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.

o Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others and acts as a catalyst for organizational change, while influencing others to translate vision into action.

Leading People

o Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions while establishing a safe and motivational work environment through proactive conflict management and mentoring.

o Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the Vision, Purpose, and Values of the organization.

o Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust, and facilitates cooperation amongst team members to enhance employee satisfaction and accomplish group goals.

Results Driven

o Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.

o Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when information is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences, while recognizing the impact and implications of decisions.

o Positions and builds the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities, and by developing or improving services.

Business Acumen

o Understands the organization's financial processes and acts as the key oversight and financial control of the organization and works in adherence with prudent financial practices.

o Prepares and controls annual operating plan to align with the Strategic Plan.

o Ensures that team members are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded, and takes action to address performance problems.

Building Coalitions

o Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and to achieve common goals.

o Persuades others and builds consensus through reciprocity.

Fundamental Competencies

o Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect, while considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

o Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner, and demonstrates consistency in words and actions.

o Dynamic, adaptive, and resourceful leader who in an ever-changing environment inspires committed engagement within diverse communities, staff, and Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in leadership, social or health related services or Business Administration (MBA).
• Seven or more years of experience in senior management, preferably with nonprofit organizations.
• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and coordination of people.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strong understanding of governance and experience reporting to or working closely with a Board of Directors.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong change management skills and experience / understanding of systemic change.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning.
• Strong, proactive, and sensitive human resources competencies.
• Ability to implement operations and decisions in a political environment.
• Bilingualism an asset.

For a full job description, please contact: [e-mail]

Interested applicants may alternatively submit résumés by mail to:

Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.

ATTN: Human Resources

62 Frood Road, Suite 302

Sudbury, ON P3C 4Z3

When applying, please quote: Chief Executive Officer – Child and Community Resources

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-04