CEO Recruitment

About the Children's Centre

Since its creation on April 1, 1988, through the merger of Lakehead Family Services Centre and the Regional Children's Centre, the Children's Centre Thunder Bay has served the community for over 35 years. We're now a leading provider of children's mental health, developmental, and family support services in the region, with more than 150 professionals delivering accessible and impactful care.

About Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay offers a unique blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and professional opportunity. Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, it's a city known for its panoramic landscapes, vibrant outdoor lifestyle, and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, canoeing, or simply taking in the views at Kakabeka Falls or the Cascades, Thunder Bay is a haven for nature lovers.

Mission

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for infants, children* and adolescents within their family** and community environments serving the people living in the City and District of Thunder Bay. We provide quality services and take actions that:

• Improve children's mental health.
• Strengthen and support children's developmental potential.
• Strengthen and support the family's capacity to parent children.
• Build our diverse community's capacity to positively support the health and well-being of children and families.

* the word children includes infants, children, youth, adolescents and young adults age birth to 21
** the word family is diverse and includes what a person would call or define as their family

Our Values

Furthermore, we will:

• Be respectful, honest, compassionate and fair.
• Stand up for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Collaborate relentlessly.
• Be responsible and accountable to ourselves and our community.
• Pursue continuous learning and excellence.
• Lead with courage in the service of others.

What You'll Do

As our Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• Define and drive strategic vision and goals.
• Lead organizational operations with integrity and insight.
• Collaborate with the Board to guide decisions, resources, and culture.
• Champion operational excellence and community trust.
• Inspire a high-performing, values-based team.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with:

• Executive-level experience and a track record of strategic success.
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement and board collaboration.
• A strategic thinker who values culture, equity, and innovation.
• Proven leadership in non-profit or mission-driven organizations.

What You Bring

• Master's Degree in a Human Services field; a second Master's or PhD is considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of human services to children, youth, and families.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of senior leadership experience.

Why Join Us

• Values in Action: Work at an organization that lives its mission every day.
• Supportive Culture: Prioritizing work-life balance and staff wellness.
• Benefits & Flexibility: Includes generous vacation, flexible work environment, and room to grow.

Additional Information for Candidates

To support your interest in the CEO role at Children's Centre Thunder Bay, we've provided two key documents for your review:

• Opportunity Profile – This outlines the leadership opportunity, organisational context, and application process.
• Job Description – This details the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role.

You can access both documents by clicking the links above. These materials are intended to help you better understand the position and our organization. We encourage all interested candidates to review them thoroughly before applying.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

• A cover letter outlining your interest in the CEO position and how your skills align with this leadership role.
• A current résumé highlighting your leadership experiences and accomplishments.

Submission Process

• Send your application materials to: ceorecruitment@childrenscentre.ca
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until September 22nd 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews for short-listed candidates will be tentatively scheduled on October 16th and 17th, 2025.

Children's Centre Thunder Bay brings together the best professionals from different specialties, experiences and backgrounds for one common cause: to improve the lives of children and youth together. 

We seek candidates to join our team who strive for excellence every day through demonstrated leadership and knowledge-informed professional practices. 

Children's Centre Thunder Bay values equity, diversity and inclusion because every person has a right to equal treatment, and we are strengthened by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. As such, we encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, Francophones, racialized people, and others who may contribute to further diversification of the Centre. 

If you are ready to join a growing, dynamic and caring team, apply to work with us today. 

The Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of our clients, visitors and employees. All offers of employment shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Criminal Records or Police Vulnerable Person Police Check, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions. 

Children's Centre Thunder Bay is committed to providing accommodations throughout the employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources at (807) 343-5000 to make appropriate arrangements.