Executive Director

Lead with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact.

Executive Director | Carty House | Ottawa, Ontario

The Opportunity

The Board of Directors is seeking a purpose-driven leader to guide Carty House into its next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a small, community-focused organization where you can see the direct impact of your leadership. You will balance big-picture thinking with practical decision-making, ensuring Carty House continues to deliver compassionate, accountable, and high-quality services while building a strong and sustainable future.

About Carty House

Carty House is an Ottawa-based charitable organization that provides a safe home and supportive community for refugee women. It operates two transitional homes and provides accommodations for up to 27 refugee women. Through individualized, comprehensive support, Carty House helps residents build stable, independent lives in Canada.

Guided by its values of collaboration, compassion, excellence and innovation, inclusion and belonging, and integrity, Carty House is committed to creating an environment where every woman feels safe, supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

Who We're Looking For

• Leadership experience: Progressive leadership experience with demonstrated strengths in people, financial, operations, programs, and strategic planning.
• Education and sector knowledge: Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of nonprofit operations, Board governance, and areas such as fundraising, grant management, property management, or supportive housing.
• Community understanding: Knowledge or experience in immigration, settlement, supportive housing, or community services supporting refugees, newcomers, and women experiencing housing insecurity.
• Language skills: Strong English communication skills and conversational French.
• Leads with purpose: You are passionate about creating opportunities for women and understand the importance of inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services.
• Thinks strategically and delivers results: You can turn vision into action, navigate competing priorities, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Inspires and develops people: You build trust, empower teams, and create a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect.
• Brings financial and operational expertise: You understand budgets, risk management, organizational sustainability, and the importance of having sound systems, policies, and processes to ensure compliance and streamline operations.
• Builds relationships and mobilizes resources: You connect effectively with the Board, the team, funders, donors, community partners, and diverse stakeholders, supporting fundraising, grant development, and partnerships that sustain Carty House’s mission.
• Embraces hands-on leadership: You stay connected to day-to-day operations and provide practical support when needed, while maintaining clear delegation and accountability.
• Additional assets include knowledge of Ottawa's nonprofit and community services landscape, relevant lived or frontline experience, and bilingual proficiency in English and French.

Position Details

Location: Ottawa, on-site at one of Carty House’s two residences, with regular presence at the second location.

Hours: Full-time salaried position, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: $85,000–$110,000 annually; compensation and benefits will be tailored to form the total compensation package.

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

To apply: Please submit your CV and brief cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter, tell us what draws you to Carty House and how your experience has prepared you to lead the organization. The posting will be open until the position is filled.

We encourage you to visit the Carty House website to learn more about the organization and to find a detailed job description.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Thérèse Bruyère at [email protected]

Carty House is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of the communities and women it serves. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Carty House will also provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI may be used as a support tool during the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by a TAP team member, and all interviews and communications are conducted by an actual person.

We thank all applicants; however, we will contact only candidates selected for an interview.