The company
Founded in 1889, the Old Brewery Mission is one of Canada’s largest organizations dedicated to addressing homelessness. Originally established as a soup kitchen, it has progressively developed a comprehensive network of services designed to meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Today, the Mission provides emergency services, shelter, supportive housing and social reintegration services, while playing a leading role in efforts to prevent and end chronic homelessness in Montréal. Guided by an approach rooted in dignity, inclusion and the potential of every individual, the Mission supports thousands of people each year on their path toward greater stability and independence.
The role
Reporting to the Board of Directors through its Chair, the President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, financial and organizational leadership of the Old Brewery Mission (OBM).
The President and CEO implements the strategic direction established by the Board, leads the organization and its people, ensures the organization’s long-term sustainability, and represents OBM with governments, partners, funders and stakeholders in Québec, across Canada and internationally.
The right fit
- University degree at the undergraduate level in a relevant field such as business administration, management, social sciences, industrial relations, health, public affairs or another related discipline. A graduate degree is considered an asset.
- Significant experience in a senior executive or general management role within a complex organization, with responsibility for strategic, operational, financial and people leadership.
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams, including managers, within a unionized environment or one involving significant labour relations matters.
- Demonstrated experience in governance and working collaboratively with a Board of Directors, including strategic planning, accountability and reporting, risk management, and supporting effective decision-making.
- Experience developing, implementing and monitoring large-scale strategic plans, including organizational performance management and the successful delivery of organizational transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing significant budgets, complex organizational resources and diversified funding models, including financial risk management.
- Experience developing, maintaining and diversifying revenue streams from sources including government, philanthropic organizations and major donors, corporations, and institutions.
- Experience building, maintaining and mobilizing strategic partnerships with multiple stakeholders, including governments, the health and social services network, community organizations, philanthropic organizations and institutions.
- Experience representing an organization with the media, governments, funders, partners and the general public, including public affairs and organizational outreach activities.
- Understanding of issues related to social, community or institutional real estate development, including the ability to contribute to strategic discussions, project analysis, funding strategies and the mobilization of partners involved in delivering real estate initiatives.
- Understanding of issues related to homelessness, housing, mental health, substance use, poverty or other realities affecting vulnerable populations, or significant experience in a sector facing comparable social challenges, is a strong asset.
