Chief Executive Officer – Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County

Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch (CMHA SCB) is a non-profit charitable association providing a full scope of community-based mental health and addictions services. The CMHA community is filled with innovators who create change, professionals who deliver excellence, influencers who create impact, and passionate, determined people who are creating our vision of Mental Health for All. CMHA SCB’s over 270 staff and 140 volunteers support over 8,300 clients through programs and services offered at offices in Barrie, Orillia, Midland and Collingwood with a budget of almost $30M. In the last year, CMHA SCB proudly achieved Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada, expanded their base funding for community mental health and addictions services, purchased a new flagship facility to house core programs, and established innovative crisis services.

Due to the recent departure of a beloved CEO, who spent over 4 years at the helm of CMHA Simcoe County, the board is seeking a new leader to shepherd the organization into the future.  The CEO, in accordance with the agency’s policies, standards, and guidelines, is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall operations and health of the organization including: finance, human resources, quality, health & safety, policies, asset & risk management, and implementation of the strategic directions.

Chief Executive Officer 

The successful candidate possesses a minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years of experience in healthcare and/or social services with a minimum five (5) years experience in a senior management role. Experience in mental health and addictions, in a community or hospital setting, would be an asset. Board governance experience, or alternatively an understanding of how to work with and support a volunteer board of directors.  Alignment with the values of compassion, integrity, respect, fairness, trust and transparency. Experience building and maintaining accountable and just cultures. Superior conflict management, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Hayley Becker, Partner, at hayley@miramsbecker.com and Natalie Woods, Principal, at natalie@miramsbecker.com.

CMHA Simcoe County and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.  CMHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.