Chief Executive Officer

Overview

CMHA York Region & South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the fastest growing branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association, with more than 350 staff and 100 volunteers supporting a diverse community of 1.2 million residents across York Region and South Simcoe. Since 1984, CMHA-YRSS has advanced recovery, resilience, and community integration through programs for clients aged 12+, delivered across multiple sites, remotely, and in community settings. At a significant moment in the evolution of community-based mental health care, and as CMHA-YRSS advances its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, the organization is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to lead with purpose, clarity, and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is accountable for the organization’s overall performance, including strategic direction, operational excellence, financial stewardship, risk management, and system leadership. Responsibilities

Provide leadership to CMHA-YRSS to deliver excellence in care through interdisciplinary teams and integrated systems. Guide the organization in building an engaged workforce where quality and culture flourish. Translate strategy into execution across a large geography while upholding the organization\'s values: Responsive, Respectful, Committed, Innovative, and Inclusive. Oversee partnership and advocacy efforts with funders, government, health providers, and community organizations; serve as a visible, trusted spokesperson and ambassador. Champion client-, family-, and caregiver-centred care; value lived experience; lead with empathy; and apply trauma-informed, harm reduction, anti-racism, and anti-oppression practices. Provide strategic oversight of revenue development, philanthropy, and sustainable funding strategies; exercise strong financial stewardship. Demonstrate strong judgment, conflict management, and the ability to make difficult decisions with transparency and respect. Qualifications

Highly effective communicator and relationship-builder with strong judgment and conflict management skills. Ability to translate strategy into action with operational credibility and a visionary mindset. Demonstrated financial stewardship and understanding of revenue development, philanthropy, and sustainable funding. Experience leading diverse teams across a large geographic area; commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and to equity and reconciliation commitments. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, anti-racism, and anti-oppression practices. To Apply

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence. For additional information, contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com or Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com. CMHA York & South Simcoe and Mirams Becker Inc.

are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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