Executive Director Position

Location: National Capital Region (Hybrid – minimum 2 days remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Compensation: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Reports To: Board of Directors
Languages Required:  ASL and/or LSQ and Bilingual (English and French)
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About the Role

As the Executive Director, you will oversee the overall operations, advocacy initiatives, and strategic direction of CAD-ASC. You’ll serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, staff, community stakeholders, government partners, and the public. This is a leadership role that blends advocacy, strategic planning, and organizational management.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:

  • Shape and execute the long-term vision of CAD-ASC.
  • Foster collaboration and inspire staff, community members, and partners.
  • Represent CAD-ASC as a passionate and articulate spokesperson.

Organizational Management:

  • Supervise staff and contractors, ensuring performance aligns with organizational goals.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of reports, briefs, presentations, and strategic documents.
  • Monitor legislation and policies affecting our communities and share insights proactively.

Governance & Board Relations:

  • Implement Board-approved policies and ensure effective communication with the Board and its committees.
  • Support the Board in strategic planning, fundraising, and governance processes.
  • Serve as an ex-officio member of committees or designate staff representatives.

Financial Management:

  • Lead the development of funding sources and maintain sound fiscal operations.
  • Prepare the annual budget for Board approval and monitor financial performance.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and lead fundraising campaigns.

Advocacy, Communications & Public Engagement:

  • Lead national advocacy efforts on accessibility, sign language rights, and social equity.
  • Act as CAD-ASC’s primary spokesperson in public and media engagements.
  • Guide the development and dissemination of public communication materials.
  • Deliver dynamic, accessible presentations in sign language.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience working with Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing communities.
  • Deep understanding of Deaf culture and accessibility issues.
  • Strong knowledge of the Accessible Canada Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, anti-oppression, and social justice.

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with grant writing, budgeting, and nonprofit operations.
  • Strong advocacy and communication skills, both written and signed.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects.
  • Strategic thinker with a collaborative and community-focused approach.
  • Demonstrated experience in relationship building with governments, funders, and partners.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter Including salary expectations and resume to hr@cad-asc.ca by June 20, 2025.

We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please email hr@cad-asc.ca.

Commitment to Equity: CAD-ASC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing people, Indigenous people, racialized people, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

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