Executive Director / Direction Générale
- Canada
The starting salary range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience and the scope of the role. · Volunteer
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- Pay
- The starting salary range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience and the scope of the role.
- Job type
- Volunteer
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
(Le français suit l’anglais.)
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is pleased to announce the launch of its recruitment process for a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter.
As the National Sport Organization for competitive climbing in Canada, CEC plays a central role in developing and promoting the sport, supporting athletes and national teams, organizing national competitions, and collaborating with provincial and territorial partners to strengthen the Canadian climbing community.
Building on several years of organizational growth and development, CEC is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced leader to guide the organization forward and continue advancing its strategic priorities.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the CEC Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the organization.
The successful candidate will oversee key areas, including:
- Organizational leadership: Managing daily operations, staff, resources, and the implementation of CEC’s strategic plan.
- Sport programs and competitions: Overseeing national championships, supporting high-performance programs, and strengthening athlete, coach, and official development pathways.
- Financial sustainability: Managing budgets, government funding, partnerships, and revenue development opportunities.
- Governance and accountability: Supporting the Board of Directors, implementing organizational policies, and ensuring effective risk management.
- Stakeholder engagement: Building strong relationships with provincial and territorial organizations, athletes, coaches, officials, government partners, and the broader climbing community.
CEC is seeking a highly motivated and organized leader with demonstrated experience in organizational management, financial oversight, governance, and stakeholder relations.
Experience within the Canadian sport system is an asset, and familiarity with competitive climbing is welcomed but not required. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can work in both English and French.
Supporting a Smooth Transition
CEC’s Board of Directors is committed to ensuring a smooth leadership transition while maintaining continuity across its programs, services, and upcoming competitions.
The incoming Executive Director will join an organization with a strong foundation, an engaged community, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of competitive climbing in Canada.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Chair of the CEC Board of Directors at chair@climbingcanada.ca.
Deadline to apply is November 29, 2026.
The starting salary range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience and the scope of the role.
For full details regarding the position, responsibilities, and qualifications, please consult the job posting: https://climbingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-11-CEC-Job-Posting-Executive-Director-ENG.pdf.
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Read the full bilingual original
(Le français suit l’anglais.)
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is pleased to announce the launch of its recruitment process for a new Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter.
As the National Sport Organization for competitive climbing in Canada, CEC plays a central role in developing and promoting the sport, supporting athletes and national teams, organizing national competitions, and collaborating with provincial and territorial partners to strengthen the Canadian climbing community.
Building on several years of organizational growth and development, CEC is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced leader to guide the organization forward and continue advancing its strategic priorities.
About the OpportunityReporting to the CEC Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the organization.
The successful candidate will oversee key areas, including:
- Organizational leadership: Managing daily operations, staff, resources, and the implementation of CEC’s strategic plan.
- Sport programs and competitions: Overseeing national championships, supporting high-performance programs, and strengthening athlete, coach, and official development pathways.
- Financial sustainability: Managing budgets, government funding, partnerships, and revenue development opportunities.
- Governance and accountability: Supporting the Board of Directors, implementing organizational policies, and ensuring effective risk management.
- Stakeholder engagement: Building strong relationships with provincial and territorial organizations, athletes, coaches, officials, government partners, and the broader climbing community.
CEC is seeking a highly motivated and organized leader with demonstrated experience in organizational management, financial oversight, governance, and stakeholder relations.
Experience within the Canadian sport system is an asset, and familiarity with competitive climbing is welcomed but not required. Strong preference will be given to candidates who can work in both English and French.
Supporting a Smooth TransitionCEC’s Board of Directors is committed to ensuring a smooth leadership transition while maintaining continuity across its programs, services, and upcoming competitions.
The incoming Executive Director will join an organization with a strong foundation, an engaged community, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of competitive climbing in Canada.
How to ApplyInterested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to the Chair of the CEC Board of Directors at chair@climbingcanada.ca.
Deadline to apply is November 29, 2026.
The starting salary range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience and the scope of the role.
For full details regarding the position, responsibilities, and qualifications, please consult the job posting: https://climbingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-11-CEC-Job-Posting-Executive-Director-ENG.pdf.
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Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) est heureux d’annoncer le lancement du processus de recrutement de sa prochaine direction générale, qui aura pour mandat de guider l’organisation vers une nouvelle étape de son développement.
À titre d’organisme national de sport responsable de l’escalade de compétition au Canada, CEC joue un rôle central dans le développement et la promotion du sport, le soutien aux athlètes et aux équipes nationales, l’organisation des compétitions nationales ainsi que la collaboration avec les partenaires provinciaux et territoriaux afin de renforcer la communauté canadienne de l’escalade.
S’appuyant sur plusieurs années de croissance et de développement organisationnel, CEC est à la recherche d’une personne dynamique, collaborative et expérimentée pour assurer la continuité de ses activités et poursuivre la réalisation de ses priorités stratégiques.
À propos du posteRelevant du conseil d’administration de CEC, la personne titulaire du poste de direction générale sera responsable de la direction, de la gestion et du fonctionnement quotidien de l’organisation.
La personne retenue supervisera notamment les secteurs suivants :
- Leadership organisationnel : Assurer la gestion des opérations quotidiennes, du personnel et des ressources, ainsi que la mise en œuvre du plan stratégique de CEC.
- Programmes sportifs et compétitions : Superviser les championnats nationaux, soutenir les programmes de haute performance et renforcer les parcours de développement des athlètes, des entraîneurs et des officiels.
- Viabilité financière : Assurer la gestion des budgets, du financement gouvernemental, des partenariats et des possibilités de développement de revenus.
- Gouvernance et reddition de comptes : Soutenir le conseil d’administration, mettre en œuvre les politiques organisationnelles et assurer une gestion efficace des risques.
- Relations avec les partenaires : Développer et maintenir des relations solides avec les organismes provinciaux et territoriaux, les athlètes, les entraîneurs, les officiels, les partenaires gouvernementaux et l’ensemble de la communauté de l’escalade.
CEC recherche une personne autonome, motivée et organisée, possédant une expérience démontrée en gestion organisationnelle, en supervision financière, en gouvernance et en relations avec les partenaires.
Une expérience au sein du système sportif canadien constitue un atout, tout comme une connaissance de l’escalade de compétition, bien que cette dernière ne soit pas une exigence. Une forte préférence sera accordée aux personnes candidates capables de travailler en français et en anglais.
Assurer une transition harmonieuseLe conseil d’administration de CEC s’engage à assurer une transition harmonieuse à la direction de l’organisation, tout en maintenant la continuité de ses programmes, de ses services et de ses prochaines compétitions.
La prochaine personne à la direction générale se joindra à une organisation qui bénéficie de fondations solides, d’une communauté engagée et de nombreuses occasions de contribuer à la croissance continue de l’escalade de compétition au Canada.
Comment postulerLes personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre une lettre de motivation et leur curriculum vitæ à la présidence du conseil d’administration de CEC, à l’adresse chair@climbingcanada.ca.
Date limite pour appliquer: 29 novembre 2026.
La fourchette salariale de départ est de 85 000 $ à 100 000 $ par année, selon l’expérience de la personne retenue et l’étendue des responsabilités du poste.
Pour obtenir tous les détails concernant le poste, les responsabilités et les qualifications recherchées, veuillez consulter cet offre d’emploi : https://climbingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-11-CEC-Job-Posting-Executive-Director-FR.pdf
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Responsibilities
Lead CEC’s overall operations, staff, resources, and strategic plan, while overseeing national championships and high-performance and development programs. Manage finances, governance, risk, and relationships with sport partners, athletes, coaches, officials, government partners, and the broader climbing community.
Requirements
Candidates should have demonstrated experience in organizational management, financial oversight, governance, and stakeholder relations, along with strong organizational and leadership abilities. Experience in the Canadian sport system is an asset, competitive climbing familiarity is welcome but not required, and candidates able to work in both English and French are strongly preferred.
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Sport Program Management
- Competition Management
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Government Funding
- Revenue Development
- Governance
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Partnership Development
- Athlete Development
- High-Performance Sport
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- National Sport Organization
- Competitive Climbing
- Organizational Leadership
- Daily Operations
- Strategic Plan
- Staff Management
- Resource Management
- National Championships
- High-Performance Programs
- Athlete Development
- Coach Development
- Official Development
- Financial Sustainability
- Budget Management
- Government Funding
- Partnerships
- Revenue Development
- Board Governance
- Organizational Policies
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Canadian Sport System
- Provincial and Territorial Organizations
- National Teams
- Bilingual English-French