President and CEO

Overview

Department: Office of the President and CEO

Type: Full-Time

Work Site: Administration Office

Shepherd’s Care Foundation (SCF) is seeking a collaborative, visionary and strategic leader with a strong Christian faith to join their team as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

SCF is a recognized leader in seniors’ care, supportive housing, continuing care and home care services in Alberta. With four campuses in Edmonton, one in Barrhead and one in the Calgary area, this not-for-profit organization/charity offers unique age-in-place services within a caring Christian community.

Reporting to the SCF Board of Directors, the President and CEO is responsible for the leadership, management and mitigation of risk for the organization and is accountable for the planning, implementation, and direction of all SCF operations. The President and CEO oversees the implementation of board governance policies and strategic directions and provides vision and strategic leadership to the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) in facilitating the effective operation of the organization. This position also provides leadership to an Alberta corporation that builds condominium residential housing for seniors, including over 300 units and $45 million in assets.

The President and CEO serves as the face of SCF to internal and external stakeholders and media representatives, actively participating in community, municipal and relevant legislative affairs related to the protection of seniors and others in need that SCF serves. They will oversee funding solicitation through grants, capital endowments and donor support. The President and CEO will also advocate for organizational growth, always keeping the SCF business plan and financial sustainability at the forefront.

If you are a proven business leader with experience in pioneering paradigm shifts and identifying changing trends and opportunities within the sector and beyond, we would love to connect with you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the continuance of SCF’s spiritual heritage.

Attend all board meetings and work closely with the board.

Provide timely information on relevant strategic and tactical matters, material internal and external changes, management reports, financial information and analysis that enables the board to make informed, knowledgeable decisions.

Assist the board in the development of annual and longer-term objectives for SCF.

Oversee the implementation of board governance policies and strategic directions/initiatives; provide vision and strategic/tactical leadership to managers in facilitating the setting of overall strategic direction.

Build and sustain strong relationships with affiliated churches and SCF members.

Provide oversight for all fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting, investing and audit and financial sustainability; oversee effective fund development and initiatives.

Establish strategic/business plans and performance measurement processes.

Oversee corporate policies, procedures and practices in all areas, aligned to government regulations and industry best practices in order to improve stability, consistency, efficiency and effectiveness across sites.

Develop vision, direction and proposals for innovations, expansion projects and approved capital expenditures and/or upgrades.

Ensure effective administration and management of organizational operations; support and mentor senior managers and staff in their responsibilities; build teams that model professional standards.

Build and maintain a positive organizational culture.

Lead a culture of learning, quality improvement and informed decision-making.

Lead corporate communications including external communication among all stakeholders and groups; act as the chief spokesperson for external enquiries, including media and community groups; establish and lead appropriate initiatives for public relations, advertising and marketing.

Ensure that SCF both contributes to and benefits from emerging thinking and practice in the larger field of continuing care, home care and housing through active participation in appropriate external communities, professional associations, partnerships, conferences, etc.

Demonstrate and affirm servant leadership in relationships with all staff and maintain sensitivity to their differences.

Maintain confidentiality on issues related to residents, employee matters and SCF information. Ensure visibility amongst all SCF locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in business administration, commerce, public administration, or a related discipline, with a graduate degree considered an asset. Bringing at least 10 years of progressive management-level experience, they have a proven track record of driving innovation, leading paradigm shifts, and identifying opportunities for business development and growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in government relations, fund and grant development, and working effectively with volunteer boards. A solid understanding of healthcare leadership is essential, along with strong customer service skills gained in the health sector, continuing care, supportive living, affordable housing, or hospitality. A demonstrated Christian faith, with a strong relationship to affiliated churches, is an important component of this role.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume.

Note that, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).

WHY JOIN US?

This is more than a career—it’s a calling. As President and CEO of Shepherd’s Care Foundation, you will lead a thriving organization with a clear mission: providing quality care and accommodations in a compassionate, Christian environment. Your leadership will directly impact the lives of over 1,450 residents and their families, ensuring they live with dignity, purpose, and community. Grounded in faith, you will guide an organization deeply rooted in its spiritual heritage, while driving innovation, developing new campuses, and shaping the future of seniors’ care. Supported by a dedicated team of nearly 1,000 employees, a committed Board of Directors, and strong church and community partners, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr