Executive Director

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada seeks a visionary leader to advance its national priorities and operate in partnership with the Board. This CEO role will champion Inuit women’s voices, rights, well-being, and cultural integrity across Canada and internationally.

The successful candidate will strengthen relationships with Inuit organizations, governments, funders, and communities, guiding governance, financial stewardship, and program excellence while inspiring inclusive teams in Ottawa and

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to Inuit women, IQ principles.
• Proven strategic leadership experience guiding a national organization.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across Inuit organizations, governments, funders and communities.
• Strong governance, financial stewardship, and operational leadership.
• Credible and influential communication and advocacy skills.
• Integrity, compassion, and cultural humility.
• Ability to inspire high-performing, inclusive teams.
• Based in the Ottawa area or willing to relocate to Ottawa preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Canada and across Inuit Nunangat.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to advance Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada's vision, mission, and priorities.
• Lead the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• Oversee organizational strategy and operations.
• Strengthen relationships with Inuit organizations, governments, funders, and communities.
• Champion the voices and priorities of Inuit women nationally and internationally.
• Advance meaningful change for Inuit women and future generations.
• Advocate for Inuit women's rights, well-being, and cultural integrity.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Partnership building

Financial stewardship

Advocacy

Communication

Cultural humility

Team leadership

Relocation willingness

Traveling

Job description

Provide overall leadership to advance Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada's vision, mission, and priorities

Lead the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors

Oversee organizational strategy and operations

Strengthen relationships with Inuit organizations, governments, funders, and communities

Champion the voices and priorities of Inuit women nationally and internationally

Advance meaningful change for Inuit women and future generations

Advocate for Inuit women's rights, well-being, and cultural integrity

Requirements

• Deep commitment to Inuit women, Inuit communities, and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles
• Proven strategic leadership experience guiding a national organization
• Ability to build trusted relationships and partnerships across Inuit organizations, governments, funders, and communities
• Strong governance, financial stewardship, and operational leadership
• Credible and influential communication and advocacy skills
• Integrity, compassion, and cultural humility
• Ability to inspire high-performing, inclusive teams
• Based in the Ottawa area or willing to relocate to Ottawa preferred
• Willingness to travel regularly within Canada and across Inuit Nunangat

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the vision and mission of Inuit women, while fostering partnerships and advocating for their rights and well‑being. Exhibits strong governance and financial stewardship, alongside the ability to inspire inclusive teams and build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders.