Executive Director

Toronto United Church Council; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Ontario is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership. The role involves overseeing financial stewardship, advising the Board, and guiding programs that support faith communities. Ideal candidates will have extensive senior leadership experience, business acumen, and a passion for fostering inclusive environments. The salary for this position is approximately $120,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide theological reflection that guides the organization's vision.
• Significant senior leadership experience, ideally in an inclusive church environment.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership.
• Oversee financial and human resource stewardship.
• Guide the delivery of programs and services.

Skills

Theological reflection

Senior leadership experience

Financial stewardship

Team leadership

Business acumen

Education

Theological degree or equivalent faith-based education

Business degree or equivalent training

Job description

Executive Director – Toronto United Church Council (TUCC)

Toronto United Church Council (TUCC) is a mission-focused charitable organization that supports the work of the communities of faith of The United Church of Canada in south-central Ontario. TUCC partners with communities of faith and community organizations to strengthen and enable their long-term sustainability. With a tradition of service spanning more than a century, TUCC offers strategic support, consulting services, capital loans, grants and awards, investment opportunities, property management services, and innovative ministry initiatives, including its online learning platform CHURCHx. TUCC invites nominations and applications for the role of Executive Director, a position that will have an indelible impact on the future of the organization and the communities it serves.

Reporting to TUCC’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the organization’s lead administrator and the face of TUCC. They provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee stewardship of financial and human resources, support effective governance, and guide the delivery of programs and services that enable communities of faith and partners to thrive. The Executive Director will lead a team of approximately 12 staff, advise and collaborate with the Board of Directors, and ensure operational excellence across TUCC’s initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing strategic direction, ensuring financial stewardship, fostering a collaborative and accountable organizational culture, and advancing programs and services in alignment with TUCC’s mission.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide theological reflection that informs and guides the organization’s vision, direction, and operations;
2. Significant senior leadership experience, with part of that experience preferably gained within a progressive, dynamic, and inclusive church-based environment;
3. Demonstrated capacity for financial stewardship, including budgeting, oversight of investments, and/or management of loan or capital programs;
4. Experience leading and developing teams, fostering accountability, and building collaborative, mission-driven cultures; and
5. Strong business acumen, with expertise in governance support, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and working with boards operating under policy governance models; and
6. A theological degree or equivalent faith-based education, which would be considered an asset; a business degree or equivalent training would also be considered an asset.

The salary for the position will be approximately $120,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This posting reflects a planned leadership transition within the organization.

Equity, Land Acknowledgement and Diversity Statement

Toronto United Church Council acknowledges that it gathers on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Huron-Wendat, Petun, Seneca, the Mississaugas of the Credit, and Métis. We live and work on territories covered by many treaties, including the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and the Ojibway and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the lands around the Great Lakes. The regions TUCC serves are home to Indigenous people from across Turtle Island, including survivors and intergenerational family members who have been impacted by the legacy of the residential school system. We honour them as we stand committed to healing, reconciliation, and justice. TUCC is committed to diversity in all its forms and encourages applications from Indigenous and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and people with diverse intersectional identities.

How to Apply

TUCC is partnering with BES Executive Search, which guides applicants through a candidate-centered process. Interested applicants are invited to apply by following the application process described by BES. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), applicants living with a disability will be provided with accommodation during the search process. Please contact Helen Mekonen for accommodation requests at [e-mail]. BES Executive Search Inc. is committed to a respectful and inclusive candidate experience and does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply and will be contacted if they are shortlisted.