UCC CEO & Executive Director
Ideal Candidate Profile
UCC seeks a seasoned executive with demonstrated credibility in both public policy and revenue leadership.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of progressively senior leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in national-level advocacy, public policy, or government relations.
- Proven track record in major gift fundraising and revenue growth
- Experience reporting to and partnering with a Board of Directors
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder environments with volunteer leadership
- Post-secondary degree required; graduate degree (public policy, law, business, or related) preferred
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership
- Thinks nationally and long-term
- Aligns fundraising, policy, and organizational strategy
- Makes disciplined, executive-level decisions
Government & Policy Acumen
- Deep understanding of federal policy processes
- Politically astute and tactful
- Capable of positioning issues within complex political environments
Revenue & Relationship Builder
- Strong major donor cultivation skills
- Confident in high-level fundraising conversations
- Able to broaden donor base beyond traditional networks
Executive Presence
- Credible spokesperson and media representative
- Strong public communicator
- Composed and persuasive under pressure
Operational Discipline
- Comfortable leading a lean team
- Balances strategy with hands-on execution
- Strong financial oversight capabilities
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Personal Attributes
- Deep commitment to the Ukrainian Canadian community
- High integrity and sound judgment
- Diplomatically assertive
- Resilient under pressure
- Comfortable navigating complex governance environments
- Fluency in English is required. Strong preference for Ukrainian fluency and/or French.
Compensation
Competitive executive-level compensation commensurate with experience, including benefits.
