About St. Jude Community Homes

St. Jude Community Homes is a 39-year nonprofit organization based in downtown east Toronto that provides supportive housing and mental health services for people living with chronic mental illness. The organization operates as both a housing provider and a health service provider, supporting residents through stable, self-contained housing and person-centered services that promote dignity, recovery, and community connection.

The Role

St. Jude Community Homes is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, organizational direction, and operational oversight across its supportive housing portfolio. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role is responsible for guiding the organization’s vision, ensuring strong service delivery, and maintaining financial and operational sustainability.

The Executive Director will lead staff across multiple sites, strengthen external partnerships, and support a resident-centered culture grounded in recovery, dignity, and inclusion. This role also involves close collaboration with a volunteer Board of Directors and external funders to ensure strong governance and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy and Leadership

Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the organization
Oversee operational management across multiple housing and service sites
Ensure services support recovery-oriented, resident-centered care
Lead organizational planning and long-term service development
Strengthen programs that support housing stability, mental health, and community integration

Donor Engagement and Major Gifts

Develop and manage organizational budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation
Ensure effective use of funding from government and public sector partners
Build and maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders, including Ministry and municipal partners
Support financial sustainability through strategic oversight and reporting

Campaign Culture and Ecosystem Building

Lead and support staff across multiple residential and support service teams
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration
Engage directly with residents in a respectful and person-centered manner
Work closely with the Board of Directors to support governance and organizational strategy
Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and service providers

Requirements

Significant leadership experience in supportive housing, mental health, or a related human services sector
Proven experience in organizational leadership and team management
Strong financial and business acumen, including budget development and oversight
Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to lead multi-site operations (asset)
Understanding of government-funded service environments (asset)
Post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Coaching-oriented leadership style with strong interpersonal skills

What They Offer

Salary range of CAD $125,000 – $130,000
Four weeks of vacation to start
Employer RRSP contribution of 5%
Paid cell phone
Health and wellness spending account (up to $400 annually)
Flexible hybrid work environment with in-office expectations
Opportunity to lead a long-standing nonprofit supporting mental health and housing stability
Meaningful work centered on recovery, dignity, and community inclusion

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to the designated search consultant. The cover letter must include a response (200 words or less) to the leadership question on building trust and accountability within teams in a human services or residential setting.

Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.