Executive Director

The Board of Trade; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Community Living / Anglican Homes Inc. in St. John’s, NL, seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership across programs, property, and people. Reporting to the Board, you will align resources with priorities, and steward fiscal health and sustainability.

You will engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including residents, staff, and partner organizations, while guiding governance and service delivery with empathy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in management, administration, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a small business, not-for-profit, or community organization.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting.
• Experience with or ability to support a volunteer Board of Directors is an asset.
• Experience in property management or facilities would be an asset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive, accountable leader with sound judgment and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, programming, property, staff, and community services.
• Work with the Board to advance strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Provide financial oversight including budgeting and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, staff, governance, and partners.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support operations.
• Anticipate and manage organizational risks while guiding future growth.
• Ensure programs and services meet community needs and expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial oversight

Volunteer board governance

Stakeholder relationship management

Fundraising

Risk management

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Management/Business

Job description

Venor is proud to partner with Saint Luke’s Community Living / Anglican Homes Inc. in the search for its next Executive Director.

The Organization

Saint Luke’s Community Living, owned and operated by Anglican Homes Inc., is a not-for-profit organization providing affordable senior living in the Waterford Valley of St. John’s. The organization promotes independent living for seniors within a modern, campus-style setting featuring cottages, apartments, and townhouses designed to foster connection, interaction, and mutual support among residents.

Ageing Well in the Right Place is a foundational pillar of the organization’s approach and reflects its broader commitment to promoting the well‑being, independence, and quality of life of community members. This philosophy is grounded in a holistic approach to supporting individuals as they age, with a focus on creating connected, inclusive, and supportive environments. The organization offers wellness, social, recreational, and community‑based programming for residents and community members, while creating opportunities that benefit the broader community.

Saint Luke’s Home, a long‑term care facility, is also owned by Anglican Homes Inc. and operated by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS).

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide overall leadership and oversight of operations, programming, property, staff, and community services. The Executive Director will be accountable for the effective management of the organization while working closely with the Board to advance its strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability.

This is a broad, hands‑on leadership role requiring an individual who can maintain a strategic, big‑picture perspective while remaining actively engaged in the organization’s day‑to‑day operations.

The Executive Director will be responsible for a diverse range of functions, including:

• Overseeing property management, maintenance, and groundskeeping.
• Providing financial oversight, including budgeting, financial reporting, and overall fiscal management.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community members, staff, administration, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Providing the Board with the information, advice, and insight required to support effective governance and sound decision‑making.
• Identifying and pursuing funding opportunities to support the organization’s ongoing operations and long‑term sustainability.
• Anticipating and managing organizational risks while identifying opportunities and priorities for future growth and sustainability.
• Ensuring programming, services, and community initiatives continue to effectively meet the needs of the community.

The Ideal Candidate

• Post‑secondary education, ideally in Management, Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in a small business, not‑for‑profit, community‑based organization, or similar environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including budgeting, financial reporting, and overall financial oversight.
• Experience as an Executive Director working with and supporting a volunteer Board of Directors would be an asset.
• Experience in property management, facilities, maintenance, or tenant services would be an asset.
• Experience managing staff in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience identifying and pursuing funding opportunities would be an asset.
• Previous experience working with seniors would be considered an asset.
• A calm, patient, approachable, and empathetic leadership style, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate sensitive or challenging situations effectively.
• A proactive and accountable leader who demonstrates sound judgment, takes initiative, manages risk effectively, and remains focused on the organization’s long‑term success.

Why Join Saint Luke’s Community Living?

Saint Luke’s Community Living / Anglican Homes Inc. has been a pillar of the St. John’s community, delivering care, community support, and affordable housing to seniors and members of the broader community. With deep roots in supporting seniors and other vulnerable members of the community, the organization is committed to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where individuals can live with dignity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.

This is an opportunity for an Executive Director to build on this solid foundation, provide strategic and operational leadership, and help guide the organization through its next chapter of development, growth, and long‑term sustainability.

While the organization has historical ties to the Anglican tradition, this opportunity is open to individuals from all backgrounds who share a genuine commitment to serving seniors, strengthening communities, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Saint Luke’s Community Living / Anglican Homes Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment and values the diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and contributions of its residents, employees, volunteers, and partners.

If you require accommodation or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact us directly.

Any questions or other inquiries about the opportunity, please reach out directly to Jessica Tibbs at [e-mail]