Executive Director

Street Health is a community-based, not-for-profit agency that has been providing innovative physical and mental health programs and advocacy to homeless and insecurely housed individuals in downtown Toronto for almost 40 years. Located within the downtown-east neighborhood of Toronto, Street Health works to improve the health and wellbeing of people who are homeless and under-housed by addressing the social determinants of health through its innovative nursing, mental health, harm reduction, overdose prevention, outreach and identification replacement programs, and through advocacy, education and research.

It is within this context that Street Health welcomes applications for the appointment of its Executive Director.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (“ED”) will provide visionary, inclusive, and values-driven leadership, and advocate for the interests of people experiencing homelessness, people who use drugs, and people living with mental health challenges.

Deeply grounded in principles of social justice, equity, and harm reduction, the ED will advance Street Health’s mission and ensure the organization remains a recognized leader in improving the health and well-being of people who are homeless or under-housed or underserved through low barrier and equitable care, advocacy, and education.

The ED will continue implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, translating its priorities into measurable outcomes. They will oversee finance, administration, and human resources; execute fundraising goals; and strengthen relationships in the community and with key partners and stakeholders.

As an active, engaged, and hands-on leader, the ED will empower a passionate and committed team, centring and supporting staff well-being, resilience, and cross-agency collaboration. The ED will enhance communication and engagement across the organization and foster a culture of learning and growth where innovation is encouraged, and lived experience is valued and supported. Additionally, the ED will continue a culture that works in support of and collaboratively with the union, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

About the Individual:

As the ideal candidate, you bring senior leadership experience within the not-for-profit, health, or social services sector. You thrive in leading people and driving strategy in a rapidly changing and complex frontline operational environment. You have experience working with a Board of Directors coupled with financial acumen, and knowledge of human resource management and change management. Experience leading teams within a unionized environment and with union negotiations (collective bargaining) is an asset.

You are an authentic, collaborative leader who builds trust and fosters engagement, and you possess exemplary interpersonal and communication skills. You are comfortable representing the organization, serving as its ambassador within the community and with donors, actively advocating for systemic change, and amplifying the voices and stories of the people Street Health supports.

Candidates must have a strong understanding and commitment to social justice and principles of anti-racism, health equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Experience in and knowledge of community-based health or social service provision, harm reduction, mental health and/or health equity is essential. Lived experience connected to Street Health’s mission is an asset. Knowledge of the local environment, including Street Health’s many partner agencies would be an asset, as is a graduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location: This position is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Salary Range and Compensation: $130,000 – $145,000 and a generous benefits package.

To learn more about this impactful leadership opportunity with Street Health, please submit a comprehensive resume along with a cover letter in confidence to Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) and/or Noshina Choudhary (noshina@griffithgroup.ca ), or visit: https://griffithgroup.ca/street-health-ed/.

Street Health is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion and developing a workforce that is reflective of the communities and clients that they work with. Street Health strongly encourages applications from members of equity deserving groups including but not limited to; people with lived and/or living experience, Black people, Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, LGBTQ2SIA+ people, people with disabilities, and people with marginalized identities.

Street Health and Griffith Group are committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise Sam Walton (sam@griffithgroup.ca) should you require any accommodation to participate in the recruitment and assessment processes.

Priority will be given to individuals legally entitled to work in Canada.