Executive Director

Language : English Essential (Bilingual Viewed as an Asset)

Posting Period : January 20, 2026 – February 13, 2026

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization in achieving its mission and strategic goals. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the effective delivery of programs, services, and advocacy initiatives that address the unique needs of women and gender-diverse

individuals involved with the criminal justice system. Focused on community engagement, the Executive Director will work with key stakeholders and funders on existing and potential opportunities that help support vulnerable women reintegrate into the community.

Leading a team of forty staff members in a unionized environment, the Executive Director works in collaboration with the Board of Directors and staff to ensure that the most vulnerable in our community have access to support, care, and advocacy as they navigate the carceral system.

The Executive Director must be able to function at both a hands-on level in a grassroots community organization while offering strategic leadership and support to the Board of Directors.

To Apply : Please send an updated resume, along with a cover letter and any other relevant material to the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa’s Board of Directors via email to : efry.edrecruitment@gmail.com

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