{"id":4058,"date":"2026-01-25T20:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T20:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppottawa.ca\/?page_id=4058"},"modified":"2026-01-25T22:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T22:32:25","slug":"job-posting-executive-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ppottawa.ca\/fr\/get-involved\/join-our-team\/job-posting-executive-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting: Executive Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Term: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent, full-time<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Salary: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$80,000 &#8211; $85,000<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Reports to: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPO Board of Directors<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin, Huron-Wendat, and Anishinabewaki Nations. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. 222 Somerset Street, Ottawa, ON<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Start date: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 20, 2026<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Apply by:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This posting remains active until a candidate has been hired<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned Parenthood Ottawa (PPO) is seeking an Executive Director who will champion and advance its mission to provide compassionate, inclusive education and support to help individuals make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Organizational Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead the development, monitoring, and implementation of PPO\u2019s strategic plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uphold PPO\u2019s pro-choice, sex-positive mission and values in daily leadership and decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support, coach, and develop staff to ensure success and well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster an inclusive, diverse, anti-oppressive, and anti-colonialist workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that equity principles guide internal operations and client services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate and advise the Board on organizational opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Financial Sustainability &amp; Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee PPO\u2019s financial health, budgeting, and long-term sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source restricted and unrestricted funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support and advise the Treasurer on organizational financial health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead or participate in fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage major giving and donor relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead or support revenue generation strategies beyond grant writing, including campaigns, major gifts, and innovative funding approaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Relationship &amp; Partnership Building<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directly manage PPO\u2019s staff and provide support to all contributors involved in PPO\u2019s work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborate with other sexual reproductive health organizations, including gender equity, reproductive justice, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ groups, to advance PPO\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthen partnerships with non-profit organizations and community agencies in Greater Ottawa-Gatineau area that are involved in delivering programs and services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, priority client populations, local governments, media, and the public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster trusting relationships with donors and funders, ensuring engagement, stewardship, and long-term support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain and strengthen relationships with marginalized communities, including 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities, newcomers, and uninsured people, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced post-secondary education, diploma, or equivalent professional\/lived experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong knowledge of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and its intersections with race, gender, income, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, mental health, addiction, and gender-based violence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3+ years in non-profit leadership, management, or supervisory roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience managing and motivating staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong knowledge of non-profit\/NGO regulations, compliance, risk management, and Canadian and Ontario non-profit policies and financial requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill and experience in financial oversight, including budgeting, forecasting, and management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated success in donor relations, grant writing, campaigns, major gifts, and other revenue generation strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated ability to develop or implement strategic plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent relationship-building, communication, and public speaking skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to prioritize, manage multiple high-priority projects, and work independently or collaboratively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adept at guiding organizations through uncertainty and periods of transformation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrity, accountability and confidence making high-stakes decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment to PPO\u2019s mission, Truth and Reconciliation, and social justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Asset Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal and written proficiency in both English and French.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience applying anti-oppressive, feminist, and transformative justice principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Experience working in a unionized non-profit environment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience working in a hybrid work environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable with social and traditional media outreach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience reporting to a Board of Directors and supporting governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong understanding of Ottawa-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPO is committed to diversifying staff and reflecting the intersectional communities we serve. We welcome candidates who are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Nations, Inuit or M\u00e9tis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of racialized communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with invisible and\/or visible disabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with multiple intersecting marginalizations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPO strives to be a workplace where anti-colonialist and anti-oppression practices help dismantle power imbalances, and actively work to eliminate classism, racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of oppression. These principles guide both the day-to-day work of the organization and how clients access supports, services, and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We acknowledge the harm historically caused by sexual and reproductive health service providers and are committed to learning, improving, and embedding anti-oppression principles in all of PPO\u2019s work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:board@ppottawa.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board@ppottawa.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be sure to include your <\/span><b>cover letter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including a response to the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Non-profit organizations often move through periods of stability and periods of significant change. What strategies, values, and processes do you rely on to guide an organization through change effectively?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intersectionality and Sexual Health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PPO\u2019s sexual and reproductive health work is shaped by intersecting social, structural, and identity-based factors. How would you apply an intersectional lens to your decisions as Executive Director, especially in shaping PPO\u2019s programs, services, and policies? Can you share an example from your past work that demonstrates this approach?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Non-Profit Financial Sustainability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Non-profit financial health can be unpredictable, especially for a non-profit organization like PPO that relies on diverse and shifting revenue sources. With limited context, what initial steps would you take to assess PPO\u2019s financial position, identify risks, and strengthen long-term sustainability, including how you would approach donor engagement, stewardship, and major giving relationships during this process?<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizational Values:<\/b> PPO\u2019s organizational values are deeply rooted in the principles of community-oriented, pro-choice, sex-positive, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed values. How would you ensure these values are embedded across the PPO\u2019s programs, policies, and external relationships? Please share an example from your past work that demonstrates this in practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Accessibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodations are available to dismantle colonial interview practices\u2014please note any needs in your application.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Term: Permanent, full-time Salary: $80,000 &#8211; $85,000 Reports to: PPO Board of Directors Location: Traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin, Huron-Wendat, and Anishinabewaki Nations. 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