Summary
The Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) is searching for our next Executive Director (ED). With nearly 1,000 members across Canada, CAHP is a national professional organization serving qualified heritage professionals in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. The ED will lead CAHP through the final years of our 2022–27 Strategic Plan, play a large role in the development of our next 5-year Strategic Plan, support organizational growth and resilience, and enhance CAHP’s leadership within Canada’s heritage conservation landscape. Both a strategic and hands-on position, the ED will be responsible for the effective delivery of CAHP’s programs, initiatives and strategic priorities.
2022–2027 Strategic Plan
Serving as the guiding vision and blueprint for all initiatives and programs supported by CAHP, the current Strategic Plan initiated in 2022 is broadly divided into the following objectives:
- Strengthening our Membership
- Strengthening our Voice
- Strengthening our Organization
The CAHP Executive Director is responsible for:
- Management of the Organization
With a primary focus on operations, the ED will oversee the management of CAHP’s annual budget, staff team of 1-3, and the continued implementation of the Strategic Plan.
- Communications & Advocacy
The Executive Director is a lead spokesperson for the organization alongside the CAHP President, ensuring clear and consistent communications to membership and external audiences while building and strengthening relationships with allied organizations.
We are looking for candidates with experience managing a budget, team, and strategic plan, with strong leadership skills and a knowledge of not-for-profit governance and operations. The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in both official languages.
- Type: Full time (37.5 hours per week); terms to be negotiated with successful candidate.
- Travel: Occasional domestic travel, with basic expenses covered.
- Location: Preferred location is Ottawa, other locations in Canada will be considered.
- Compensation: $90k to $125k based on experience, qualifications, and annual performance-based bonus.
- Start Date: Summer 2026
Click HERE for complete information on the job posting and to apply for this exciting opportunity to be the head of a national professional organization dedicated to heritage conservation.
Deadline to apply: May 29 2026
