Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs

Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs

Humber River Health Foundation | Hybrid (Toronto)

A trusted leadership role at the centre of governance, strategy, and impact.

Humber River Health Foundation is seeking an exceptional Executive Partner to the President & CEO, Governance & Board Affairs to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President & CEO and the central lead for Board and governance operations.

This is a senior, high-impact individual contributor role for a seasoned executive professional who thrives in complex, high-trust environments and brings clarity, discipline, and confidence to executive leadership and governance. Operating at the heart of the Foundation, this role supports effective decision-making, major fundraising priorities, and governance excellence in service of our mission.

About the Role & Working Style

As Executive Partner, you will act as an extension of the President & CEO—anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring the seamless operation of the CEO’s office. You will also serve as the Foundation’s primary governance and Board affairs lead, supporting the HRHF Board and Committees and ensuring strong governance practices, follow-through, and accountability.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, trust, and discretion, and requires exceptional organizational skill, executive presence, and the ability to produce high-quality materials for senior leaders, Board members, and donors. This role is responsible for managing specialized, detailed work efficiently, confidently, and with a high degree of accuracy. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong discipline, and a deep commitment to completing work correctly and on time. A somewhat faster-than-average pace is typical, with a strong emphasis on follow-through, quality, and reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with President & CEO to manage executive priorities, calendar, + key deliverables
• Lead Board and governance operations, including Board and Committee calendars, agendas, materials, minutes, and resolution tracking
• Prepare polished executive-level presentations, briefing notes, reports, and materials for Boards, donors, and senior leaders
• Serve as a key liaison with Board members, senior staff, donors, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Support major fundraising and stewardship initiatives through coordination of meetings, donor materials, and executive communications
• Oversee logistics for executive meetings, governance activities, and events, safeguarding confidential information at all times
• Maintain governance documentation, Board manuals, policies, and historical records with precision and integrity
• Lead governance-related processes such as Board effectiveness activities, recruitment support, and accreditation requirements

Who You Are

• A highly experienced executive professional with a track record supporting a President, CEO, or senior executive
• Trusted, discreet, and confident, with sound judgment and the ability to operate as a true partner to senior leadership
• Highly organized, proactive, and calm under pressure, with strong follow-through
• An excellent communicator with advanced presentation skills and a keen eye for executive-level detail and polish
• Comfortable working with Boards, senior volunteers, donors, and high-profile stakeholders
• Motivated by mission-driven work and inspired by healthcare and community impact
• Solid experience using and maximizing the breadth and scope of AI Tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
• Technically fluent, using digital tools confidently to create materials and manage executive- and Board-level workflows

Why Humber River Health Foundation

• Work in close partnership with inspiring executive and volunteer leaders
• Play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare innovation and patient care
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
• Be part of a values-driven organization where trust, professionalism, and impact matter

If you are seeking a role where your expertise, judgment, and leadership are truly valued - and where you can make a meaningful difference every day - we would love to hear from you.

NEXT STEPS:

As part of the hiring process at Humber River Health Foundation, we ask that candidates complete two assessments.

Please set aside 5-10 uninterrupted minutes for completion of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. This assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Use this LINK to complete.

Once you have completed the Behavioral Assessment you will receive an email with instructions to complete a second assessment, The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment. The email will be coming from the address noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com and may be redirected to your junk mailbox. This is a timed assessment that includes verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion.

(NB: The assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures a person’s capacity to learn, adapt and grasp new concepts.)