Represent Canadian dealers through CADA’s Thornhill-based hybrid model, 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 stakeholdersDevelop proactive responses to automotive industry trends and risksCollaborate with Government Relations on dealer business issuesLead the Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey and presentationsOversee departmental budgets, success measures, and external partnersRequirements:

At least 15 years of progressively responsible automotive experienceStrong knowledge of dealership operations and manufacturer relationshipsStrategic communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilitiesExperience managing projects, budgets, teams, and partnersEnglish and French fluency highly desirableBring automotive leadership, transparent communication, and trusted stakeholder relationships to CADA’s national dealer representation work.

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