EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an Executive Director to provide strategic direction and leadership for John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area. In this role you will have the opportunity to build on a solid foundation and positively impact the lives of our clients who are some of the most vulnerable in our society; those involved in the criminal justice system.

You will be responsible for the achievement of strategic and operational objectives, the continuing development of a positive organizational culture, agency growth, government & funder relations, ensuring financial sustainability and the development and implementation of youth and adult based programs.

Your leadership style is consistent with a culture based on values, diversity, equity and inclusion and a work environment that promotes respect and commitment.

You will provide guidance to 35 dedicated staff and report to a Policy Board giving you the support and autonomy to build on an excellent foundation based on solid finances, an annual budget of $5MM, productive stakeholder relations, good community partners and a network of peers throughout the province.

The Successful Candidate

We are seeking an Executive Director with strategic agility, strong financial acumen, a growth mindset, leadership experience building organizational cultures with high levels of trust; service development and delivery expertise; as well as excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Revenue generation expertise and experience is essential.

The preferred candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related discipline and five years in a leadership role or a Bachelor’s Degree with progressive leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector.

JHSHBA embraces diversity and equal opportunity and is committed to building a staff team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills that allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our staff and the communities we serve.

Title: Executive Director

Compensation $98,000 - $120,000.

Employer: John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area.

Location: 654 Barton St. East, Hamilton, On. (Hybrid work model)

To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to hiringcommittee@jhshba.ca

Closing February 5, 2026.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, initially only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.