Executive Director

About the opportunity

Maxwell Management Group is recruiting an Executive Director for Participation Support Services (PSS) in Brantford / Brant, Ontario. PSS supports adults with physical disabilities and complex needs and serves Brantford, Brant County and Norfolk County. The next Executive Director will lead the organization through its next phase while strengthening capacity, community partnerships and long-term sustainability.

Executive mandate

• Lead across strategy, operations, finance, people and culture, labour relations, fundraising and organizational performance.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team on strategic priorities and governance.
• Build on the organization's existing foundation while identifying opportunities for growth, innovation and stronger organizational capacity.
• Maintain strong accountability and operational discipline while keeping the mission and client impact at the centre of decisions.

Community and system leadership

• Represent PSS across Brantford, Brant County and Norfolk County.
• Build relationships with clients, families, community leaders, healthcare organizations, funders, government and prospective donors.
• Strengthen partnerships with Ontario Health, hospitals, primary care and community agencies.
• Advocate for more connected and responsive community-care services.
• Act as a visible and trusted community leader for the organization.

Board and stakeholder relationships

• Develop an effective partnership with the Board based on clear governance, collaboration and strategic thinking.
• Maintain constructive relationships with government and external stakeholders.
• Support fundraising, advocacy and organizational positioning in the region.

What makes the role distinctive

The mandate is broad and community-facing. It is designed for an experienced executive who wants to combine organizational leadership with local impact, partnership building and advocacy for adults with disabilities and complex support needs.

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Social Services, Healthcare Administration or a related field, or equivalent education and leadership experience.
• Master's degree is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of senior leadership experience working with Boards, leadership teams and government stakeholders.
• Experience building partnerships with government, healthcare organizations, community agencies and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of labour relations, human resources and policy development.
• Understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements in health or social services.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and community-leadership capability.

Brantford/Brant, ON. Published annual salary range: $110,000–$125,000, with RRSP matching and full benefits. Named recruiter: Jennifer Barker.