CEO

Does the sector of domestic violence appeal to you? Are you engaged and ready to put your leadership at the service of our mission? Located in Laval, Maison L’Esther is part of the member houses of the Group of Houses for Women Victims of Domestic Violence. Its feminist approach, both in its organizational management and in its interventions with women, encourages equal relationships, awareness, and women's autonomy. The organization plays an active role in its community to support women victims of domestic violence and their children. We are looking for a CEO who ensures the overall management of the organization and its resources by mobilizing the teams, supporting organizational development, and ensuring the realization of its mission. She relies on a management team composed of a clinical coordinator, an assistant to the director, and an administrative and accounting technician.

Your

Mandate: Ensure the overall management of the organization: HR, financial, administrative, fixed assets, and associative and democratic life Support the board of directors in the exercise of its governance role and ensure the implementation of the adopted orientations Exercise collaborative and mobilizing leadership, fully assuming your decision-making role, including the ability to consult, take into account perspectives, and make decisions when required, even in the absence of consensus Coordinate the management team, foster information flow among the teams, and ensure rigorous follow-up of priorities, decisions, and objectives Ensure the coherence and evolution of the service offer in line with the mission and the needs of women and children victims of domestic violence Develop and maintain strategic partnerships contributing to the organization's visibility and development, and represent the organization to key community and institutional partners and stakeholders. Are you recognized for the following qualities? Mobilizing and collaborative leadership: rally a team and foster adhesion around common goals and a shared vision Ability to make decisions and maintain them in varied, complex, or divergent opinion contexts within the teams Excellent team management skills and ability to establish and maintain a healthy, constructive, and respectful work environment Recognized skills in conflict resolution and team cohesion development Excellent organizational, planning, and case management skills

Autonomy and initiative: propose solutions, follow up on actions, and innovate

Strong relational skills: build trust with employees, partners, and stakeholders Excellent communication skills: communicate clearly, specify expectations, and foster a common understanding of orientations, decisions, and roles Active and structuring presence with the teams, fostering information flow and organizational cohesion Your interest and availability to work in person.

Minimum requirements: Advanced degree in management or a related field, or more than 10 years of relevant experience in management Minimum of 7 years of experience in management in a leadership role Significant experience in team management, resource management, and labor relations Demonstrated knowledge of the Quebec political, institutional, and social system Good knowledge of Quebec labor and employment law Comprehensive understanding of the issues related to domestic violence, or ability and interest to develop an understanding of the issues of domestic violence Adherence to the organization's mission and values as well as the principles of the

Feminist

Charter

Assets: Experience in leadership in NPOs governed by a board of directors Experience in psychosocial intervention with women, particularly in a context of domestic violence Experience in management in an organization working with women www.maisonlesther.com Send your CV and cover letter to info@maisonlesther.org before August 7, 2026, at 12 PM. Applications will be processed as they are received. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Selection interviews: Monday, August 17

Desired start date: as soon as possible To apply, send your CV and cover letter to: info@maisonlesther.org before August 7, 2026, at 12 PM. This position requires a 24/7 response availability, one week on, one week off.

Salary: Starting at $95,139.00 per year

Benefits: * Dental Insurance * Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Flexible Start and End Times * Retirement Plan * On-site Parking *

Casual

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Location: On-site