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CIFFA

Executive Director

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Original job description

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the association’s activities, ensuring that the business operates efficiently and effectively to meet goals. S/he ensures that staff colleagues are aligned with the association’s mission and that everyone works together to achieve strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the volunteer President of the national board of directors and in close cooperation with the Treasurer of the board, the Executive Director is responsible for proper financial management of the association’s funds, income and expenditures to ensure a viable operation with due regard to member accountability.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining a suitable organizational structure, employing competent personnel, and formulating and achieving policies, strategies, goals and objectives. S/he is the public face of the global logistics sector in Canada, working closely with the national board of directors, other volunteers, government officials, carriers, ports, other associations and the public to represent the logistics and supply chain sectors and ensure the voice of industry is heard and respected.

Above all else the Executive Director exercises leadership.

Responsibilities

Initiate and maintain dialogue with the membership to clarify and confirm the association’s ‘willed future’ across three foundation pillars of membership, education and advocacy

Confirm the existing reality for the secretariat; its core functions and processes, its staffing model and the demands placed on it

Anticipate future demands and developments in the sector; explore and understand opportunities and threats in the internal and external environment

Direct the strategic proposition as laid down in the board’s ‘Strategic Plan’, contributing to board planning with new ideas and opportunities and ensuring that business objectives are aligned to meet strategic objectives

Organize around members’ requirements and needs, continually shaping the association’s structure and work flows to meet the changes and challenges of the future.

Represent membership. Be well positioned and visible in the critical communities of governments, legislature and regulatory authorities.

Develop strong, positive, working relationships with identified stakeholders and influencers such as port authorities, terminal operators, rail, marine, air, truck carriers, ensuring open lines of communication and respectful dialogue

Be marketplace agile by developing breakthrough products and services for CIFFA members, focusing on the delivery of value-driven member benefits to drive growth in both regular and associate membership

Create the programs, tools and communications strategies that contribute to a strong, professional supply chain sector in Canada

Commit to continuing to develop the association’s leadership role in sector education and training in Canada and around the world

Develop a global mindset throughout the association, searching out best practices from other organizations and representing membership in Canada and in the global arena

Investigate and innovate. Use process review, continuous improvement and new technology to push boundaries and ensure that the association leads the sector into the future

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience in a senior leadership role, ideally in international trade/transportation or similar industry

Previous experience with a not-for-profit industry association as a volunteer or staff

Solid grasp of general financial management and financial performance metrics

Strong business management and people management skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful business plans, cognizant of rapid change and focused on growth

Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship development

In-depth knowledge of best practices in management and board governance

Subject matter expertise in the international movement of goods and related areas, such as cargo insurance, terms of trade, transportation law, etc.

Authority relationship

The association is governed by clearly spelled out by-laws and member firms represent the ultimate authority. The elected national board of directors, duly elected as per the association’s by-laws, exercises this authority.

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Responsibilities

Lead the association’s operations, finances, staff, and strategic planning while ensuring its structure and services meet member needs. Represent the membership and Canadian logistics sector to government, industry stakeholders, and the public, while advancing education, advocacy, and innovation.

Requirements

Requires senior leadership experience, ideally in international trade, transportation, or a related industry, along with experience in a not-for-profit industry association. Candidates should bring financial and people-management expertise, strategic business planning and governance knowledge, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and subject-matter knowledge of international goods movement.

Skills

Executive Leadership
Strategic Planning
Financial Management
Business Management
People Management
Board Governance
Stakeholder Relations
Government Relations
Membership Engagement
Business Development
Communications
Presentation Skills
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
Supply Chain Management
International Trade and Transportation

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Keywords

Strategic Plan
Financial Management
Financial Performance Metrics
Board Governance
Not-for-Profit Association
Membership Engagement
Advocacy
Education and Training
International Trade
Transportation
Supply Chain
Cargo Insurance
Terms of Trade
Transportation Law
Government Relations
Stakeholder Relations
Port Authorities
Terminal Operators
Rail
Marine
Air Carriers
Truck Carriers
Business Planning
Process Review
Continuous Improvement
New Technology

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