Chief Executive Officer

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Established in 1970, Civida is the largest provider of community and affordable homes in Edmonton. In partnership with the community and all levels of government, it aims to develop, support, and improve the lives of the families and individuals it serves. Through partnerships, investments, and a customer‑centric approach, Civida is dedicated to its mission of providing safe, affordable homes while positively impacting the well‑being and stability of its customers and communities.

Guided by a Board of Directors, Civida’s services include property management, benefit program administration, property development, community partnerships, fundraising, policy research, and advocacy. The organization values sustainability, excellence, engagement, and innovation in all it does, striving for its vision : Everybody’s Home. As an organization created under the Alberta Housing Act, it is also driven by the requirements of several regulations and pieces of legislation.

Civida is proud to be recognized as one of Waterstone Human Capital Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures. Reflecting the principles they live out each day – excellence, innovation and engagement, the Civida team shares a commitment to building thriving communities, within their team, and for those they serve.

For more information about Civida, please visit their website.

The Opportunity

• Reports to : Civida Board of Directors
• Direct Reports (5) : Vice President, People, Culture and Policy; Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer; Vice President, Capital Project Delivery and Property Maintenance; Vice President, Customer Experience and Community Partnerships; and a Chief of Staff
• Location : Edmonton, AB

Mandate

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides overall leadership and vision to Civida, ensuring the organization fulfills its mission of delivering safe, affordable homes and supporting the well‑being of tenants and communities. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is accountable for sustaining Civida’s tenant‑focused, values‑based culture while guiding strategy, operations, and growth. At this pivotal moment, the CEO will advance major housing projects already underway, plan for future developments, and balance the urgent need for additional housing supply with the challenge of maintaining aging properties.

Externally, the CEO will serve as Civida’s principal ambassador, building trusted relationships with diverse interested parties and funders. A skilled advocate, the CEO will position Civida as a solutions‑oriented partner, communicating effectively with government, community organizations, and the public to build support for projects. Internally, the CEO will empower a strong leadership team, fostering alignment, talent retention, and organizational resilience. With political acumen, strategic vision, and genuine commitment to affordable housing, the CEO will sustain Civida’s momentum and position the organization for long‑term impact and success.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership :

Government and Interested Party Relations :

Operational & Project Leadership :

First‑Year Deliverables / Measures of Success

Success in the first year will be determined by the candidate’s ability to :

Advance the delivery of a major development project already underway, and lay the groundwork for others in the pipeline.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following :

Education :

Experience :

Competencies and Attributes :

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Civida is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Mullen and the Civida throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions :

If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package including a resume and cover letter to connect@mullenleadership.com with the organization name and position title in the subject line of your email.

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