Internal/External Employment Opportunity
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer
Component/Team: Executive
Status: Permanent, 1.0 FTE Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Scale: $135,190 - $162,890
Work Location: On-Site at 221 Nelson Street
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Start Date: 2027
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre | Ottawa, Ontario
About Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
For more than 50 years, Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (SHCHC) has been bringing health care and community together. As a community-governed, not-for-profit organization, we believe that good health is about more than treating illness. It is also about addressing the social, economic and systemic barriers that affect people's health and well-being.
Through a broad range of interdisciplinary primary health care, mental health and substance use services, health promotion, harm reduction, community development and social supports, SHCHC serves individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, with particular attention to those experiencing barriers to care. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, equity, collaboration and empathy, we are committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and person-centred services that respond to the evolving needs of our community.
At the heart of our organization is a dedicated and diverse team of professionals who bring expertise, compassion and a deep commitment to the people and communities we serve. Our vision is simple but powerful: everyone in our community will have equitable access to health and well-being.
The Opportunity
With the planned retirement of our current CEO, the Board of Directors is seeking an accomplished, compassionate and collaborative leader to guide SHCHC into its next chapter.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to a complex, multidisciplinary organization, building on its longstanding strengths while positioning it to respond effectively to changing community needs, health system priorities and funding realities.
The successful candidate will combine a strong understanding of community-based health and social services with demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership, financial stewardship, human resources and governance. Equally important will be the ability to inspire and support a diverse workforce, foster a healthy and inclusive organizational culture, strengthen partnerships, and champion high-quality, equitable services for the community.
We are seeking a leader who is visible, approachable and grounded in the Centre's values; someone who listens, builds trust, respects the expertise of others and brings sound judgment, accountability and decisiveness to complex challenges. The next CEO will recognize the importance of preserving what makes SHCHC special while working collaboratively with staff, the Board and community partners to shape a sustainable and successful future.
This is an opportunity to lead an established and respected community health organization where thoughtful leadership, strong relationships and a commitment to social justice can make a meaningful difference.
SHCHC welcomes applications from qualified internal and external candidates who share our values and are inspired by the opportunity to advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Requirements
Skills, Education, and Experience:
Requirements for this position include:
Education
- A minimum of a master’s degree or post-graduate education
Professional Experience
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior management position, preferably in the not for profit, NGO, or health sector
- Experience working with a community board and committee structure
- Experience in and knowledge of the range of managerial responsibilities, including financial management, human resources, program development and evaluation, strategic planning, labour law and current management issues
Key Competencies
- An understanding of community governance and participation
- An understanding of the range of health promotion activities and a knowledge of the health system in Ottawa, Ontario and Canada
- Knowledge of current health reform issues
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Conflict resolution skills
Linguistic Profile
- Under the Centre’s designation to provide French Language Services:
- French (oral expression): Advanced
- French (oral comprehension): Advanced
- French (reading comprehension): Advanced
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
Benefits
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre offers employees an excellent benefits package which includes 4 weeks vacation (pro-rated to status) in addition to a pension plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP) and an excellent Group Insurance Plan.
Conditions of Employment:
Hours of work will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate to ensure a healthy work-life balance. A schedule of work will be based on the Centre’s hours of operation and program requirements and may include some evenings.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon the candidate completing a criminal reference check, verification of educational requirements for this position, and linguistic profile to the satisfaction of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre.
Accommodation:
SHCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.
If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (SHCHC) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. The SHCHC is committed to employment equity and encourage candidates to self-identify as visible minorities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities. We value transparency in our hiring process. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen or evaluate resumes. All applications will be reviewed by qualified human recruiters.