Executive Director
Every year, one in five people live with a mental health challenge or illness. The highest rate of those living with mental health challenges and illness is among young adults ages 20-29 and for most people living with mental illness, it begins in adolescence. Youth living with mental illness need social support and a safe space to get help and be themselves. Laing House provides this space.
Laing House (Laing) is a non-profit that is dedicated to empowering young people living with mental illness and is proud to have supported the community for over 20 years. Laing provides well-rounded support in young people’s wellness plans, which leads to better outcomes. They offer quality, non-clinical, people-centered mental health support for young people ages 16 - 29. Laing believes that social and peer support offers low-cost, low-barrier and sustainable options for enhancing mental wellness where their members can become agents of positive change for themselves and for others.
Now, the Board of Directors for Laing House is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader who is passionate about Laing’s important mandate. The right leader will be excited by the opportunity to leverage their skills and talents to lead Laing through a process of transformation and evolution and to establish a new strategic plan and foundation for the organization that will best support a shared mission to empower youth living with mental illness.
Key Responsibilities/ What Does This Role Entail?
Reporting to the President of the Board and the Board of Directors, as the Executive Director you will:
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you have a passion for the cause as well as proven strategic foresight and strong people and operational leadership experience. A natural relationship builder, you are known for your ability to quickly establish trust and connect with others in a thoughtful, meaningful way. Whether in a one-on-one conversation or speaking publicly on behalf of your organization, you bring a proven ability to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners alike.
You bring solid business and financial acumen and experience in providing effective financial and operational oversight. Additionally, you bring a solid background in developing strategic plans and executing upon those plans in complex, multi-partner, unionized environments. You are strategic in your thinking and your approach but you are not afraid to roll your sleeves up alongside the members of your team when required. A highly collaborative and inclusive leader, you inspire and motivate others to achieve a shared vision and you are committed to empowering and supporting youth living with mental illness.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" on the button below. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Alyssa Fleming at afleming@kbrs.ca, Abbey MacLeod at amacleod@kbrs.ca or Andrea Forbes-Hurley at aforbeshurley@kbrs.ca.
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Laing House is committed to being an organization where diversity is valued. It strives to be an organization that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the communities and organizations it serves and encourages applications from candidates who identify as part of a traditionally marginalized community.
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.
Laing House (Laing) is a non-profit that is dedicated to empowering young people living with mental illness and is proud to have supported the community for over 20 years. Laing provides well-rounded support in young people’s wellness plans, which leads to better outcomes. They offer quality, non-clinical, people-centered mental health support for young people ages 16 - 29. Laing believes that social and peer support offers low-cost, low-barrier and sustainable options for enhancing mental wellness where their members can become agents of positive change for themselves and for others.
Now, the Board of Directors for Laing House is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader who is passionate about Laing’s important mandate. The right leader will be excited by the opportunity to leverage their skills and talents to lead Laing through a process of transformation and evolution and to establish a new strategic plan and foundation for the organization that will best support a shared mission to empower youth living with mental illness.
Key Responsibilities/ What Does This Role Entail?
Reporting to the President of the Board and the Board of Directors, as the Executive Director you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to Laing House, fostering a collaborative approach with the management team, board of directors, and community partners.
- Champion the reopening of the Laing House location with a stronger, more defined service approach that reflects the needs of the diverse Laing community.
- Oversee the organization's human resource functions, ensuring the appropriate staffing for effective program delivery while offering guidance, coaching, and mentorship to teams in a unionized environment.
- Ensure robust fund development and sound financial management, driving sustainable growth and organizational stability.
- Enable the Board of Directors and trustees to fulfill their governance roles, ensuring proper due diligence and compliance with best practices.
- Lead efforts in fund development by cultivating relationships with community partners, donors, members, granting agencies and key stakeholders.
- Support the development of capacity-building initiatives for youth living with mental illness in Nova Scotia
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you have a passion for the cause as well as proven strategic foresight and strong people and operational leadership experience. A natural relationship builder, you are known for your ability to quickly establish trust and connect with others in a thoughtful, meaningful way. Whether in a one-on-one conversation or speaking publicly on behalf of your organization, you bring a proven ability to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners alike.
You bring solid business and financial acumen and experience in providing effective financial and operational oversight. Additionally, you bring a solid background in developing strategic plans and executing upon those plans in complex, multi-partner, unionized environments. You are strategic in your thinking and your approach but you are not afraid to roll your sleeves up alongside the members of your team when required. A highly collaborative and inclusive leader, you inspire and motivate others to achieve a shared vision and you are committed to empowering and supporting youth living with mental illness.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" on the button below. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Alyssa Fleming at afleming@kbrs.ca, Abbey MacLeod at amacleod@kbrs.ca or Andrea Forbes-Hurley at aforbeshurley@kbrs.ca.
Diversity and Accessibility Statement
Laing House is committed to being an organization where diversity is valued. It strives to be an organization that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the communities and organizations it serves and encourages applications from candidates who identify as part of a traditionally marginalized community.
KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to our team.