Chief Executive Officer

National Autism Network
Work From Home -From Anywhere

closing today (Thu, 17 Sep) full time - temporary / contract $115,000 - $133 900

The Opportunity

The National Autism Network is seeking its Chief Executive Officer who will provide strategic and operational leadership and management of the Network.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee day-to-day business operations; cultivate national partnerships; provide support to the councils and committees, and strengthen the Network’s impact through inclusive engagement, advocacy, and systems change. The CEO will be responsible for ensuring financial stability, optimal workflow and project oversight to successfully deliver on the complex, federally funded project commitments.

With a deep connection to the Autistic community and a passion for centering lived experience, the CEO will be an inclusive and collaborative leader, fostering engagement, empowerment, and accountability leading a capable and dedicated, remote-first team.

The CEO will be a key spokesperson and ambassador representing the Network with external partners and interest holders; liaising with government bodies and other organization, and ensuring the Network’s presence and influence are effectively established and maintained across multiple sectors.

The CEO will champion a rights-based approach across the Network, ensuring that the voices and lived experiences of Autistic people, family members, and caregivers are reflected in the organization’s priorities, advocacy, and impact.

The salary range for this role is $115,000 – $133,900 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This position is offered as an initial full-time contract through March 2029 .



The successful candidate will play a key role in developing a sustainable long-term funding model, with the potential for the position to become permanent or be extended based on the organization's evolving needs and funding.

The National Autism Network is a remote-first workplace. Collaboration occurs virtually. There is occasional evening or weekend work and periodic travel within Canada for in-person meetings, conferences, stakeholder engagement, or community events.

The National Autism Network is a bilingual organization committed to providing public communications and resources in both French and English. Internal communications, operations, and interviews are currently conducted in English.

About The National Autism Network

The National Autism Network is a recent, independent, community-led organization working to help shape a more inclusive future for Autistic people, families, and caregivers across Canada. It was created to ensure that Autistic people and their families play a central role in shaping community priorities and driving action to bring Canada’s Autism Strategy to life.

The Network brings together Autistic individuals, families, subject matter experts, and interest-holders from across the country to help shape a future where Autistic people can truly thrive in Canada. Supported through funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada,



the Network was established to ensure that the people most impacted by autism-related policies and services are not simply consulted—they are leading the conversation.

Every day, the Network works to bring community voices into national decision-making. We gather and analyze feedback, identify priorities and gaps, develop recommendations, and provide advice to governments and other partners on the implementation of Canada's Autism Strategy.

As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we serve as a bridge between the autism community and decision-makers. While we do not deliver programs or services, we help influence policies, systems, and initiatives by ensuring they are informed by lived and living experience. We also collaborate with governments, researchers, and organizations across sectors to support meaningful and lasting change.

Accessibility, inclusion, and neuro-affirming practices are embedded in everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that all perspectives are welcomed and respected, including those of non-speaking Autistic people, individuals who communicate in alternative ways, people with co-occurring intellectual and developmental disabilities, and communities that have historically been underrepresented in policy conversations.

Mission

Driven by Autistic people and their families, the National Autism Network informs Canada’s Autism Strategy and helps shape a future where Autistic people thrive.

Vision

A Canada where the lived and living experiences of Autistic people and their families shape policies, systems, and communities to foster full inclusion, equity, and opportunity at every stage of life

Our Values

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