Basic Description
Project Canoe is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to provide strong and passionate management and leadership for its mission of helping youth facing barriers to build more positive futures.
Established in 1976, Project Canoe is a registered charity which provides wilderness canoe trips and other year-round supportive experiential activities and opportunities to youth (aged 13-17) who are drawn primarily from Children’s Aid Societies, children’s mental health agencies and Toronto’s high-priority communities. Since the Organization’s inception, more than 4,000 youth have benefited from Project Canoe’s unique program approach which features a low staff to youth ratio and an emphasis on building on the inherent strengths of each individual participant.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED of Project Canoe assumes the role of managing and leading this vital youth development organization. The ED’s responsibilities and opportunities include:

Skills and Qualifications:
Experience managing a non-profit organization
Experience working with a Board of Directors
Experience in staff management
Proven fundraising and promotion ability
Experience in organizational administration, including technology literacy
Knowledge of Project Canoe’s youth population is desirable
Understanding of and interest in canoe tripping/camping or other outdoor activities
Valid Driver’s License is an asset

Requirements:
Submit resume and cover letter to the Project Canoe Hiring Committee
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the Hiring Committee
At least three references
Criminal Reference Check
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to the Hiring Committee no later than midnight on July 22nd. The email address is info@canoe.org