Executive Director

Job description

About us: Located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Youville Centre is a non-profit, registered charity that serves adolescent mothers and their children. For more than a quarter century, Youville’s trauma-informed, holistic programs and services include: a fully accredited secondary school, crisis intervention, intensive mental health therapy and treatment, addiction counselling, collaborative problem solving, a licensed child development program with a focus on infant mental health and attachment-based parenting programs with intervention and treatment.

Youville Centre is committed to providing a barrier free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Youville Centre will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. Youville Centre is committed to a fully inclusive, non-judgmental, trauma-informed environment. Our hiring practices are designed to encourage ethnic and racial diversity and ensure that our staff and volunteers are reflective of the community they serve. We encourage members of employment equity groups to apply. We thank all interested candidates. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used to screen eligible candidates.

Executive Director – 3 year, renewable contract

The Executive Director for the Youville Centre is a position that requires a visionary leader who can provide energy and direction to a dynamic staff serving at-risk young mothers and their children as they strive to achieve personal mental wellness, a high school education and new skills and strategies for positive parenting.

This individual will ensure the delivery of high quality programs and services to meet the needs of the clients and oversee the general operations of the Centre. The role requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills who can be flexible and innovative to ensure the maximum appropriateness and effectiveness of programs and facility usage.

The Executive Director will confidently assume a forward-facing role, bringing the Centre’s initiatives and interests to the broader community and its many partners at the local and provincial level.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the organization’s mission

* Provide leadership and oversight to staff and board of directors

* Manage organizational finances, budgets, and fundraising efforts

* Build and maintain strong partnerships and community relationships

* Advocate for the organization’s mission and expand its visibility

* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

* Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma and substantial experience in a relevant field, such as education, health and social services, etc.

* Minimum five years’ experience in senior management

* Strong record of highly regarded work with vulnerable populations, preferably among young people and children

* Commitment to working with multi-disciplinary teams and in partnership with funders, governments and other community-based organizations

* Has demonstrated experience with fundraising and grant applications

* Competent in the use of Information Technology and skilled in the use of basic

software such as Excel, MS Word, etc.

* A valid driver’s licence

What we Offer:

* A rewarding opportunity to make a difference

* Collaborative and inclusive work environment

* Competitive salary and benefits package

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and vision for our organization by August 24, 2025. Please include the contact information from three previous employers as reference letters may be requested.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $109,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-24