Chief Executive Officer - ADAPT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Location: Halton Region, ON

Halton Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Assessment, Prevention & Treatment Services (ADAPT) is an Ontario not-for-profit organization providing addiction services to individuals, families, and communities. It is funded through a mix of government sources and private donations and employs approximately 60 staff members.

Founded in 1975 as a pilot project of the Addiction Research Foundation, ADAPT is dedicated to empowering persons with alcohol, drug or gambling concerns, and their families, to manage these concerns and lead more fulfilling lives through the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment services corresponding to need. It provides community education with regards to alcohol use, drug use and/or problem gambling. These are delivered at schools, community events, or through special request. Anyone interested in a community presentation should contact ADAPT to plan an event. No fee is charged for this service.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic, operational, and values-based leadership to advance ADAPT’s mission and vision and ensure high-quality, client-centred addiction services. The CEO is accountable for the organization’s overall performance, financial sustainability, governance support, risk management, stakeholder relations, and the effective administration of all programs and operations in accordance with Board-approved policies and strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a not-for-profit, healthcare, social services, addictions, or mental health environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading a multi-site, complex service organization, including operational oversight, quality improvement, risk management, and organizational stewardship.
• Proven financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, audited financial statements, funder reporting, and internal controls.
• Successful track record in fundraising and revenue diversification, including donor stewardship and relationship-based development as well as building positive relationships with community partners.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors in a governance model; ability to support effective decision-making and accountability.
• Experience as a change agent.
• Demonstrated success in talent development, service integration, external networking, and cross-sector collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization credibly and effectively in diverse settings.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s not-for-profit environment and public funding context; understanding of governance/accountability expectations and privacy obligations relevant to health and social services.

Leadership Competencies:

• Mission-driven, values-based leadership with sound judgment, integrity, and accountability.
• Strategic thinking, agility, and change leadership, with the ability to manage ambiguity and translate vision into action.
• Collaborative and compassionate leadership style that builds trust, develops talent, and inspires confidence and commitment.
• Strong relationship management, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complex systems and bureaucracy effectively.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, cultural safety, anti-stigma practice, and reconciliation-informed approaches.
• Analytical, innovative, curious, and financially literate, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and the ability to engage diverse groups with authenticity and credibility.

Education:

• Relevant university degree in a field such as health administration, social work, public administration, business, or a related discipline; a graduate degree is an asset.

WHAT ADAPT OFFERS:

• Competitive base compensation of $155,000 to $195,000
• Vacation – 4 weeks
• RSP contribution of 8%
• Comprehensive benefit plan including health, dental and vision
• ADAPT offers a flexible environment with a combination of primarily in-office and occasional remote work as well as substantial time in the community and with stakeholders.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

This search is being conducted by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders for Canada’s nonprofit sector.

By August 6, 2026, qualified applicants are invited to email their resume and letter of interest to Senior Search Consultant, Liz Latimer at liz@crawfordconnect.com.

Although the deadline for applications is August 6, 2026, early applications are encouraged.

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.

This is an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not used in the candidate assessment or selection process.