Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer

Component/Team: Executive

Status: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary Scale: $135,190 - $162,890

Work Location: On-Site at 221 Nelson Street

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Start Date: 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre | Ottawa, Ontario

About Sandy Hill Community Health Centre

For more than 50 years, Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (SHCHC) has been bringing health care and community together. As a community-governed, not-for-profit organization, we believe that good health is about more than treating illness. It is also about addressing the social, economic and systemic barriers that affect people's health and well-being.

Through a broad range of interdisciplinary primary health care, mental health and substance use services, health promotion, harm reduction, community development and social supports, SHCHC serves individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, with particular attention to those experiencing barriers to care. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, equity, collaboration and empathy, we are committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and person-centred services that respond to the evolving needs of our community.

At the heart of our organization is a dedicated and diverse team of professionals who bring expertise, compassion and a deep commitment to the people and communities we serve. Our vision is simple but powerful: everyone in our community will have equitable access to health and well-being.

The Opportunity





With the planned retirement of our current CEO, the Board of Directors is seeking an accomplished, compassionate and team-oriented leader to guide SHCHC into its next chapter.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to a complex, multidisciplinary organization, building on its longstanding strengths while positioning it to respond effectively to changing community needs, health system priorities and funding realities.

The successful candidate will combine a strong understanding of community-based health and social services with demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership, financial stewardship, human resources and governance. Equally important will be the ability to inspire and support a diverse workforce, foster a healthy and inclusive organizational culture, strengthen partnerships, and champion high-quality, equitable services for the community.

We are seeking a leader who is visible, approachable and grounded in the Centre's values; someone who listens, builds trust, respects the expertise of others and brings sound judgment, accountability and decisiveness to complex challenges. The next CEO will recognize the importance of preserving what makes SHCHC special while working collaboratively with staff,



the Board and community partners to shape a sustainable and successful future.

This is an opportunity to lead an established and respected community health organization where thoughtful leadership, strong relationships and a commitment to social justice can make a meaningful difference.

SHCHC welcomes applications from qualified internal and external candidates who share our values and are inspired by the opportunity to advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

Requirements for this position include:

Education

- A minimum of a master's degree or post-graduate education

Professional Experience

- A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management position, preferably in the not for profit, NGO, or health sector
- Experience working with a community board and committee structure
- Experience in and knowledge of the range of managerial responsibilities, including financial management, human resources, program development and evaluation, strategic planning, labour law and current management issues

Key Competencies

- An understanding of community governance and participation
- An understanding of the range of health promotion activities and a knowledge of the health system in Ottawa, Ontario and Canada
- Knowledge of current health reform issues
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Conflict resolution skills

Linguistic Profile

- Under the Centre's designation to provide French Language Services:
- French (oral expression): Advanced
- French (oral comprehension): Advanced
- French (reading

📌 Chief Executive Officer (Ottawa)
🏢 Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
📍 Ottawa