Shape automotive industry strategy from Thornhill as CADA’s Executive Director, Industry Relations, using strategic thinking and relationship-building expertise. This full time hybrid role includes approximately 20% travel.

Reporting to the President and CEO, you will represent dealer interests with manufacturers and industry stakeholders. The role combines industry trend analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder relationships, and leadership across CADA programs. You will help advance priorities supporting Canada’s franchised automotive retail sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor Canadian and global automotive trends, dynamics, and emerging risks
- Build relationships with manufacturers, dealers, associations, and international organizations
- Lead committee activities, funding programs, research, and industry publications




- Oversee the CADA Summit and Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
- Manage budgets, teams, consultants, vendors, and strategic performance measures

Requirements:

- Minimum 15 years of relevant automotive industry experience
- Experience with manufacturers and dealerships strongly preferred
- Understanding of franchised dealership operations and manufacturer-dealer relationships
- Strategic, analytical, leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience

Bring automotive expertise, strategic leadership, and trusted relationship management to CADA’s dealer advocacy work from Thornhill.

📌 Executive Director Automotive Industry Relations (Markham)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Markham