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Executive Director – We Are Young (WAY) (Filled)

@ Royer Thompson

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

Royer Thompson is hiring an Executive Director for We Are Young (WAY), a Canadian charity that grants wishes and builds intergenerational connections for older adults. The role leads the organization and its work across Atlantic Canada and Ontario. The posting is marked as filled, is full-time, and allows remote work.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the charity's strategy and daily operations
  • Oversee wish-granting and intergenerational programs
  • Build partnerships and secure funding
  • Advocate for older adults across Atlantic Canada and Ontario

Requirements summary:

  • Senior leadership experience in a charity or non-profit
  • Fundraising and donor relations experience
  • Commitment to older adults and inclusion
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Employer posting date
2025-11-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityDirector
DepartmentBusiness operations
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingHome, Office
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish

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Job description

Executive Director – We Are Young (WAY)Halifax, NS | Remote

At We Are Young (WAY), a registered Canadian charity, we enrich the lives of older adults across Atlantic Canada and Ontario by granting unfulfilled wishes and fostering meaningful intergenerational connections. Through this work, we raise awareness of the inequalities older adults face, promote respect and appreciation for their contributions, and inspire inclusion and belonging within communities.

As WAY enters its second decade…

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