Represent Canadian dealers through CADA’s Thornhill-based hybrid mode, combining automotive expertise, strategic thinking, and senior stakeholder relationships. This full-time executive position includes approximately 20% travel within Canada and internationally.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Director will lead industry relations for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association. You will connect manufacturers, dealer principals, provincial associations, and international partners while anticipating trends and risks. Your work will support industry strategies, association programs, research, publications, and events.

Key Responsibilities

Represent dealer interests with manufacturers and industry stakeholders

Develop proactive responses to automotive industry trends and risks





Collaborate with Government Relations on dealer business issues

Lead the Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey and presentations

Oversee departmental budgets, success measures, and external partners

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressively responsible automotive experience

Strong knowledge of dealership operations and manufacturer relationships

Strategic communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities

Experience managing projects, budgets, teams, and partners

English and French fluency highly desirable

Bring automotive leadership, clear communication, and trusted stakeholder relationships to CADA’s national dealer representation work.

📌 Automotive Dealer Relations Executive (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Automobile Dealers Association
📍 Winnipeg