Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs
About the role
Position Profile:
Job Title:
Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs
Reports To:
President & CEO
Location and Work Model:
Humber River Health Foundation
1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto ON
Hybrid role. In office Tuesday to Thursday, with flexibility for donor meetings, events and internal collaboration.
Salary Range: $93,609.57 - $111,631.15
A trusted leadership role at the centre of governance, strategy, and impact.
Humber River Health Foundation is seeking an exceptional Executive Partner to the President & CEO, Governance & Board Affairs to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President & CEO and the central lead for Board and governance operations.
This is a senior, high-impact individual contributor role for a seasoned executive professional who thrives in complex, high-trust environments and brings clarity, discipline, and confidence to executive leadership and governance. Operating at the heart of the Foundation, this role supports effective decision-making, major fundraising priorities, and governance excellence in service of our mission.
Position Summary
As Executive Partner, you will act as an extension of the President & CEO—anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring the seamless operation of the CEO’s office. You will also serve as the Foundation’s primary governance and Board affairs lead, supporting the HRHF Board and Committees and ensuring strong governance practices, follow-through, and accountability.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, trust, and discretion, and requires exceptional organizational skill, executive presence, and the ability to produce high-quality materials for senior leaders, Board members, and donors. This role is responsible for managing specialized, detailed work efficiently, confidently, and with a high degree of accuracy. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong discipline, and a deep commitment to completing work correctly and on time. A somewhat faster-than-average pace is typical, with a strong emphasis on follow-through, quality, and reliability.
What You’ll Do
- Partner closely with President & CEO to manage executive priorities, calendar, + key deliverables
- Lead Board and governance operations, including Board and Committee calendars, agendas, materials, minutes, and resolution tracking
- Prepare polished executive-level presentations, briefing notes, reports, and materials for Boards, donors, and senior leaders
- Serve as a key liaison with Board members, senior staff, donors, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication
- Support major fundraising and stewardship initiatives through coordination of meetings, donor materials, and executive communications
- Oversee logistics for executive meetings, governance activities, and events, safeguarding confidential information at all times
- Maintain governance documentation, Board manuals, policies, and historical records with precision and integrity
- Lead governance-related processes such as Board effectiveness activities, recruitment support, and accreditation requirements
Who You Are
- A highly experienced executive professional with a track record supporting a President, CEO, or senior executive
- Trusted, discreet, and confident, with sound judgment and the ability to operate as a true partner to senior leadership
- Highly organized, proactive, and calm under pressure, with strong follow-through
- An excellent communicator with advanced presentation skills and a keen eye for executive-level detail and polish
- Comfortable working with Boards, senior volunteers, donors, and high-profile stakeholders
- Motivated by mission-driven work and inspired by healthcare and community impact
- Solid experience using and maximizing the breadth and scope of AI Tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
- Technically fluent, using digital tools confidently to create materials and manage executive- and Board-level workflows
Why Humber River Health Foundation
- Work in close partnership with inspiring executive and volunteer leaders
- Play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare innovation and patient care
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
- Be part of a values-driven organization where trust, professionalism, and impact matter
If you are seeking a role where your expertise, judgment, and leadership are truly valued - and where you can make a meaningful difference every day - we would love to hear from you.
NEXT STEPS:
As part of the hiring process at Humber River Health Foundation, we ask that candidates complete two assessments.
Please set aside 5-10 uninterrupted minutes for completion of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. This assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Use this LINK to complete.
Once you have completed the Behavioral Assessment you will receive an email with instructions to complete a second assessment, The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment. The email will be coming from the address noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com and may be redirected to your junk mailbox. This is a timed assessment that includes verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion.
(NB: The assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures a person’s capacity to learn, adapt and grasp new concepts.)
About Humber River Health Foundation
Lighting New Ways in Healthcare. Humber River Health stands apart. As North America's most digital hospital, our state-of-the-art facility is enabling our physicians and staff to deliver healthcare in new and innovative ways and is a model of efficiency for hospitals around the world. Everything we do is designed to enhance not only outcomes but also the experiences of our patients and their families.
Humber River Health Foundation raises funds to invest in the programs, technologies, and equipment that make our Hospital's superior patient care a reality. Since the day we opened our new facility we have proudly lit a new path forward, always innovating to continue lighting new ways in patient care well into the future. This spirit of innovation is powered by the Foundation's donors and volunteers, who share our vision for better healthcare and who recognize that investment is always needed for the next innovation as much as the last one.
Please refer to the Foundation www.hrhfoundation.ca and the Humber River Health website www.hrh.ca for additional information.
About Humber River Health
Five years since opening our doors as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives that are important to our Team.
At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
We are formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care Through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs
About the role
Position Profile:
Job Title:
Executive Partner to the CEO, Governance & Board Affairs
Reports To:
President & CEO
Location and Work Model:
Humber River Health Foundation
1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto ON
Hybrid role. In office Tuesday to Thursday, with flexibility for donor meetings, events and internal collaboration.
Salary Range: $93,609.57 - $111,631.15
A trusted leadership role at the centre of governance, strategy, and impact.
Humber River Health Foundation is seeking an exceptional Executive Partner to the President & CEO, Governance & Board Affairs to serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President & CEO and the central lead for Board and governance operations.
This is a senior, high-impact individual contributor role for a seasoned executive professional who thrives in complex, high-trust environments and brings clarity, discipline, and confidence to executive leadership and governance. Operating at the heart of the Foundation, this role supports effective decision-making, major fundraising priorities, and governance excellence in service of our mission.
Position Summary
As Executive Partner, you will act as an extension of the President & CEO—anticipating needs, managing priorities, and ensuring the seamless operation of the CEO’s office. You will also serve as the Foundation’s primary governance and Board affairs lead, supporting the HRHF Board and Committees and ensuring strong governance practices, follow-through, and accountability.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, trust, and discretion, and requires exceptional organizational skill, executive presence, and the ability to produce high-quality materials for senior leaders, Board members, and donors. This role is responsible for managing specialized, detailed work efficiently, confidently, and with a high degree of accuracy. The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong discipline, and a deep commitment to completing work correctly and on time. A somewhat faster-than-average pace is typical, with a strong emphasis on follow-through, quality, and reliability.
What You’ll Do
- Partner closely with President & CEO to manage executive priorities, calendar, + key deliverables
- Lead Board and governance operations, including Board and Committee calendars, agendas, materials, minutes, and resolution tracking
- Prepare polished executive-level presentations, briefing notes, reports, and materials for Boards, donors, and senior leaders
- Serve as a key liaison with Board members, senior staff, donors, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication
- Support major fundraising and stewardship initiatives through coordination of meetings, donor materials, and executive communications
- Oversee logistics for executive meetings, governance activities, and events, safeguarding confidential information at all times
- Maintain governance documentation, Board manuals, policies, and historical records with precision and integrity
- Lead governance-related processes such as Board effectiveness activities, recruitment support, and accreditation requirements
Who You Are
- A highly experienced executive professional with a track record supporting a President, CEO, or senior executive
- Trusted, discreet, and confident, with sound judgment and the ability to operate as a true partner to senior leadership
- Highly organized, proactive, and calm under pressure, with strong follow-through
- An excellent communicator with advanced presentation skills and a keen eye for executive-level detail and polish
- Comfortable working with Boards, senior volunteers, donors, and high-profile stakeholders
- Motivated by mission-driven work and inspired by healthcare and community impact
- Solid experience using and maximizing the breadth and scope of AI Tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
- Technically fluent, using digital tools confidently to create materials and manage executive- and Board-level workflows
Why Humber River Health Foundation
- Work in close partnership with inspiring executive and volunteer leaders
- Play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare innovation and patient care
- Enjoy a hybrid work environment (3 days in office / 2 days remote)
- Be part of a values-driven organization where trust, professionalism, and impact matter
If you are seeking a role where your expertise, judgment, and leadership are truly valued - and where you can make a meaningful difference every day - we would love to hear from you.
NEXT STEPS:
As part of the hiring process at Humber River Health Foundation, we ask that candidates complete two assessments.
Please set aside 5-10 uninterrupted minutes for completion of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. This assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Use this LINK to complete.
Once you have completed the Behavioral Assessment you will receive an email with instructions to complete a second assessment, The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment. The email will be coming from the address noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com and may be redirected to your junk mailbox. This is a timed assessment that includes verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion.
(NB: The assessment does not measure intelligence, education or experience. It simply measures a person’s capacity to learn, adapt and grasp new concepts.)
About Humber River Health Foundation
Lighting New Ways in Healthcare. Humber River Health stands apart. As North America's most digital hospital, our state-of-the-art facility is enabling our physicians and staff to deliver healthcare in new and innovative ways and is a model of efficiency for hospitals around the world. Everything we do is designed to enhance not only outcomes but also the experiences of our patients and their families.
Humber River Health Foundation raises funds to invest in the programs, technologies, and equipment that make our Hospital's superior patient care a reality. Since the day we opened our new facility we have proudly lit a new path forward, always innovating to continue lighting new ways in patient care well into the future. This spirit of innovation is powered by the Foundation's donors and volunteers, who share our vision for better healthcare and who recognize that investment is always needed for the next innovation as much as the last one.
Please refer to the Foundation www.hrhfoundation.ca and the Humber River Health website www.hrh.ca for additional information.
About Humber River Health
Five years since opening our doors as North America’s first fully digital hospital and we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives that are important to our Team.
At Humber River Hospital, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
We are formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care Through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Hospital, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!