Executive Director

1430 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1C3, Canada

Job Description

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Executive Director- Full-Time

Closing Date for Applications : November 7, 2025

The Position

Indwell is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to lead Indwell, within the structure of the Indwell Family of Companies. Reporting to the CEO, Indwell Family of Companies, the successful ED candidate will lead with compassion, integrity, and strategic insight. The ED will be the primary advocate for our mission, representing Indwell across stakeholders including the Board, staff, government funders and partners, donors, and communities. Providing leadership to program teams, strengthening partnerships in healthcare and community services, and ensure regulatory compliances while upholding and modelling Indwell’s culture and values.

About Indwell

Indwell is a Christian charity creating affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness, and belonging. Our faith-rooted mission and values-driven culture guide us as we serve people experiencing marginalization through housing and health supports. For over 50 years, Indwell has been providing supportive housing that transforms lives. Every door we open together becomes a solution to homelessness. Indwell is a growing health services provider and a leader in integrating community mental health and addiction services into housing. As the fastest growing developer of new supportive affordable housing in Ontario, we currently support over 1,300 tenants in regions across Southern and Southwestern Ontario, with over 500 units in construction and pre-construction. To learn more, go to : https : / / indwell.ca / about-us

Indwell’s Family of Companies

Indwell is part of a family of non-profits that share a common vision, of HOPE and HOMES for ALL , and values of Dignity , Love and Hope. Indwell is the original organization and it birthed Flourish (a social purpose, affordable housing, development consultant) in 2021. The Indwell Family has recently expanded to include Gather Housing Communities (creating affordable housing communities) and Indwell Housing Services (provides administrative and functional services and support to the Indwell Family of Companies). The Indwell Family of Companies is led by the CEO and governed by a board of directors that is mirrored for all four companies.

Hours : Full time hours weekdays with flexibility required.

Location : 1430 Main St. E, Hamilton Ontario- Indwell Resource Centre. (Travel to different regions is required).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program, healthcare, and operations teams to deliver high-quality housing and tenant support.
• Represent Indwell in the new organizational structure, collaborating with Flourish (development), Gather (affordable housing), and Indwell Housing Services.
• Create and share Indwell reports with the Board, ensuring transparency and alignment with governance priorities.
• Build strong partnerships with federal and provincial governments, municipalities, health networks, hospitals, donors, and communities.
• Guide staff through change, fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and thriving teams.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and oversee holistic programming that addresses social determinants of health.
• Drive organizational growth while safeguarding Indwell’s culture and values.

What We’re Looking For

Success in this Role

Executive Director will be measured by :

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.

To APPLY :

Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website : www.indwell.ca / careers , highlighting your alignment with Indwell’s mission and leadership requirements.

We thank all for your interest; however, onlythose applicants that are being considered will be notified by our hiring firm.

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required underIndwell’sEmployment policy.

1430 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1C3, Canada

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