Executive Director, Green Venture (Hamilton)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Full-time, permanent position with a 6-month probation period
- 35 hours per week, with semi-frequent evening and weekend availability required
- Reports to: Board of Directors
- Starting salary range: $80,000 - $88,000 - commensurate with experience
- Full salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 - progression beyond the starting range is available through annual performance reviews
- Benefits: 12 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, 10 paid emergency and personal leave days, group health insurance and a flexible health and wellness spending account
- Location: Hamilton, Ontario - hybrid work including onsite at EcoHouse in east Hamilton, across the city at community events, and from a remote home office
- Deadline to apply: November 5, 2026 or until the position is filled
- Ideal start date: January 2027

ABOUT GREEN VENTURE

Green Venture is a community-based, non-profit organization that inspires and equips Hamilton residents to take individual and collective action to preserve our natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a community resilient to climate change. We directly engage and support 15,000 people of all ages every year through hands-on environmental education programs at our EcoHouse demonstration hub, and via neighbourhood greening, and climate action and resiliency projects. Green Venture has a dedicated staff of 8 full-time employees plus a fluctuating roster of part-time, casual, and short-term employees; 200 occasional volunteers; and an annual operating budget of approximately $800,000.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY





Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan lays out a reinvigorated community-informed vision for a resilient, low-emission Hamilton, with a healthy natural setting for all. Key drivers identified to reach this vision include protecting and restoring nature; reducing climate vulnerability; developing and evaluating programs centering reconciliation, equity principles and community needs; and strengthening financial and employee development. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Executive Director to drive this vision of Hamilton forward.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and confident leader, ready to steer a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to the local community. They will bring knowledge, conviction, and curiosity about environmental issues, and be willing to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to find creative and equitable solutions. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Hamilton with a well-established organization, a dedicated and passionate team, and a flexible and nimble working environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Planning

- Develop goals for achieving the vision and strategic directions of the organization with the Board of Directors, guided by the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
- Develop and implement long and short-term plans to attain these goals with the Board of Directors and staff.
- Develop and strengthen programs and partnerships that reflect community priorities, the political environment, and available resources.
- Measure, evaluate and report on Green Venture’s impact, goals and accomplishments as required by the Board of Directors, partners, staff and funders.

Human Resources Management

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📌 Executive Director, Green Venture (Canada)
🏢 Green Venture
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