Ular Leadership on long-range planning and ensuring the Congregation is well positioned for future opportunities and challenges while preserving its legacy, values, and charism.
Multi-Site Operational Leadership-providingexecutiveoversightforthe Congregation'soperationsacross its diverse ministries and locations in Ontario, including retreat and spirituality centres in Cobourg and Burnstown, residences offering independent living, wellness supports and health care services in Peterborough and in London, a community café ministry serving food and love to needing individuals in London, and over time, support of the finance and investment office in Ancaster.
Operations Succession and Financial Leadership - working closely with the Executive Director of Future Planningandthe Executive Directorof Finance&Investmentstodevelopacomprehensiveunderstandingof; Congregational operations, finances, investments, budgeting, reporting, risk management, and stewardship practices. Through structured job shadowing, mentorship, and succession planning activities, gradually assume increasing responsibility for planning and resource stewardship while contributing strategic insight and recommendations that support the Congregation's mission, and future priorities.
Strategic Planning and Innovation - identifying and leading opportunitiesto strengthen systems,processes, andorganizationaleffectivenessacrossthe Congregation'sministriesandoperations. Provideleadershipfor cross-functional initiatives and major projects that support evolving organizational needs, promoting innovationandcontinuousimprovement,andensuringoperationsremainresponsivetochangingrealities.




Property Sales & Strategic Real Estate Planning - Lead the long-term strategic vision for the Congregation’s realestatefootprint. Evaluateunderutilizedlandorbuildings,managedivestmentstrategies,andcollaborate with real estate brokers, legal counsel, and municipal authorities on strategic property sales, as approved by the Board. Be a key representative of the Congregation with Sisters, staff and community partners.
Relationship Buildingand Community Engagement-buildingstrong,trust-basedrelationshipswith Sisters, staff, community partners, volunteers, and service providers. Acting as a collaborative and visible leader who supports communication, engagement, and mission alignment throughout the organization.
Skills You Bring:
Aminimumof7yearsofprogressiveleadershipexperienceinoperations,finance,administration,ora related field, including responsibility for organizational planning and resource management.
Chartered Professional Accountant(CPA)designationingoodstandingisrequiredwithdemonstrated experience with financial management, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Strongcharitableandnon-profitacumen,withtheabilitytoalignoperationalexcellencewithmission-driven objectives and values-based leadership.
Anunderstandingof,ordemonstratedwillingnesstodevelop,anappreciationforecclesialstructures, Catholic religious life, lay formation,



and the unique governance and culture that shapes religious congregations.
Experiencemanagingcomplexprojects,organizationalchangeinitiatives,andcross-functionalteams.
Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingabilities,withstrongattentiontodetailandsoundjudgment.
Outstandinginterpersonalandcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytobuildstrong,trustingrelationships.
Demonstrateddiscretionandprofessionalisminhandlingsensitiveandconfidentialmatters.
Acollaborativeleadershipstylethatinspiresconfidence,mentorship,andaccountability.
Proficiencywithfinancialsystems,reportingtools,and Microsoft Officeapplications.
Commitmenttosupportingandadvancingthemission,values,andcharismofthe Congregation.
Work Environment:
Ourworkplacesarebeautiful,peaceful,andenvironmentallyconsciousspacesthatsupportreflection, collaboration, and service.
Travelbetween Congregationallocationsandoccasionaleveningmeetingsisrequired.
This role is more than an executive leadership position. It is an prospect to contribute meaningfully to the legacy, stewardship, and future sustainability of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada.
Additional Requirements:
Wehaveamandatoryvaccinationandimmunizationpolicyineffect. Anyofferofemploymentwill be conditionalonprovidingproofofvaccinationsinaccordancewithourpolicies.
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📌 Executive director of operations (London)
🏢 The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada
📍 London