Description

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, west of the downtown area

Salary: $84,000 – $113,000 + benefits

L’Arche is an international organization of 154 communities in 38 countries working worldwide to develop and support communities based on the inclusion and contribution of people with intellectual disabilities. The Mission of L’Arche is to make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships and engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.

L’Arche Canada is a national non-profit organization comprising 30 member L’Arche communities that collaboratively share knowledge and resources with L’Arche communities worldwide. The primary purpose of L’Arche Canada is to support our communities across Canada so they can live, work, and learn together.

L’Arche Ottawa opened its doors in 1972. Today there are six homes (one temporarily closed) for people with intellectual disabilities and a multi-dimensional creative-arts day program offering a variety of fun and inclusive activities. It is a well-established, bilingual, and diverse community and is located west of downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Approximately 60 full and part-time personnel, and many long-term volunteers and community friends serve the community.

Qualifications

We are seeking to meet candidates who have:

  • Excellent communication skills in both English & or French, bilingualism is preferred.
  • Senior leadership experience in the non-profit sector is vital. Direct experience of L’Arche is an asset.
  • A post-secondary degree or certificate in a related field is required.
  • Experience managing a complex budget and analyzing financial statements.
  • Experience working with Strategic Plans, Government Initiatives and Funding Models, preferably within the Developmental Services Sector.
  • Understands the management of organizational change.
  • Demonstrated success in leading a senior leadership team, working collaboratively, addressing tension, being an active listener, and seeking counsel when necessary. Previous experience as an Executive Director is an asset.
  • Ability to delegate effectively, apply good judgement in decision-making, and give clear direction in times of crisis.
  • Experience planning and animating meetings / discussion groups is an asset.
  • Expertise in effective social media communication is an asset.
  • Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive constructive feedback with humility; commitment to personal growth, self-care, and humour.
  • Clear police check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

How to Apply

This search is being conducted on behalf of L’Arche Ottawa by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting non-profit and charitable professionals for Canada’s non-profit sector.

Qualified applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter, in confidence, directly to Gillian Horbal at gillian@crawfordconnect.com by April 7, 2025.  

Although the deadline is set for April 7, 2025, we encourage early applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 If you have specific questions about this position, please contact Gillian Horbal at gillian@crawfordconnect.com to correspond by email or to schedule a mutually convenient time for a conversation with her by phone.

If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.