Executive Director, Development and Peace – Canadian Regions The organization’s head office is located in Montreal. Applications are welcome from candidates residing in other major regions of Canada, provided they are able to travel regularly to Montreal and throughout the territories served by the organization, as required by the position. Development and Peace — Caritas Canada, the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada, is a democratic solidarity movement guided by the Church’s social teaching. It supports women and social movements as agents of lasting change. rooted in the Gospel and the Church’s social teaching, called to live out and express its mission within the Church and in the public sphere. A professional international development and humanitarian assistance organization A democratic, national, grassroots, bilingual and intergenerational movement A charitable, unionized organization governed by a volunteer National Council (Board of Directors). “ The organization is seeking an experienced individual with solid spiritual grounding and excellent interpersonal skills to serve as Executive Director. This person will ensure organizational stability while guiding its evolution and development in keeping with its mission. This is an opportunity to lead a national democratic movement and a professional international solidarity organization at a pivotal moment in its history. Reporting to the National Council and working closely with the President, the Executive Director provides strategic, operational and relational leadership for the organization. They also ensure rigorous operational management based on planning, accountability, risk management and results, while supporting the development of the organization,



its partnerships and its movement to ensure long-term sustainability. Advise the National Council and implement its adopted directions and decisions, while respecting the respective roles of governance and management. Work with the President to identify matters that must be brought before the National Council or Executive Committee, and support the effective preparation, participation and follow-up of governance meetings. Translate the directions established by the Orientation Assembly into strategic priorities and oversee their implementation from a sustainable development perspective. Ensure comprehensive accountability to the National Council and the organization’s various governing bodies. Oversee integrated risk management, legal and regulatory compliance, and the protection of individuals, personal data, assets and the organization’s reputation. Foster a healthy, inclusive, motivating, safe and respectful workplace that encourages collaboration, professional development and staff engagement. Ensure sound human resources management and labour relations in compliance with the collective agreement and organizational policies. Encourage collaboration across departments, accountability, succession planning and leadership development throughout the organization. Ensure the effective and responsible management of the organization’s financial, material and information resources.



Support the organization’s long-term financial sustainability by promoting revenue growth and diversification, as well as the development of strategic partnerships. Partnerships, International Solidarity and Advocacy Develop and maintain lasting relationships of trust with partners in the Global South, the Caritas Internationalis network, national and international networks, and other stakeholders. Ensure that the realities, needs and priorities expressed by partners and local communities guide programming, advocacy and public engagement initiatives. Support the implementation of development and humanitarian assistance programs in accordance with the organization’s commitments and the standards of the networks and bodies to which it belongs, particularly Caritas Internationalis. Guide and support the organization’s advocacy activities with governments, institutions and relevant networks. Maintain strategic and constructive dialogue with funding agencies, governments, networks and allied organizations to advance the organization’s mission. Movement, Church Relations and Representation Promote the organization’s values, vision and positions in forums for dialogue and influence, with a focus on social justice, solidarity and the Church’s social teaching. Maintain relationships of trust and collaboration with members, diocesan councils, local communities, bishops, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Church stakeholders, through dialogue, listening and synodality. Support the development, renewal and mobilization of the movement, particularly through the participation of young people and diverse communities. Ability to build partnerships and develop influential networks. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as administration, management, internation

📌 Executive Director, Development and Peace (Canada)
🏢 Ottawa-Cornwall Archdiocese
📍 Canada