Executive Director - Remote - C$100,000 - C$120,000 A Year - Remote

OverviewThe National Council of Indigenous Midwives (NCIM) is seeking an Executive Director (Remote) to lead the organization and advance culturally safe sexual and reproductive health services for Indigenous families. This is a collaborative, thoughtful, adaptable, and highly organized leadership role reporting to the Core Leadership Circle and working closely with CAM’s Executive Director to realise NCIM’s vision and mission.
NCIM is a non-incorporated, self-governed national organization led by a volunteer Core Leadership Circle. NCIM advocates for midwifery education, midwifery services, and birth choice for Indigenous communities, in alignment with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Support organizational strategic planning processes
Develop and oversee annual work plans aligned with strategic goals
Mitigate liability and risks in collaboration with the Core Leadership
Support governance, organize the Annual General Meeting and other relevant events
Oversee policy and procedural documents to support the approved governance model
Fundraising & Communications Strategy
Oversee development and implementation of a fundraising strategy for long-term financial sustainability
Manage relationships with donors and partners
With CAM’s Communications & Events team: oversee all communications and PR/marketing strategies
Coordinate media requests and liaise with CAM’s Director of Policy & Communication as needed
Act as a spokesperson for NCIM to enhance visibility
Community Relations & Program Management
Build relationships with partners, government agencies, donors, members, and Indigenous health organizations
Identify and develop programming opportunities and project proposals
Design and lead membership recruitment, retention, and engagement strategies
Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, ensuring donor compliance
Advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility internally and externally
Financial & People Operations Oversight
Lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed team
Establish transparent communication systems
Determine staffing needs in consultation with CAM’s ED and recruit as required
Orient new staff and ensure training;
implement HR policies and procedures
Oversee performance management and contracts with consultants/suppliers
Participate in budget development, operational planning, and HR policy development
Develop NCIM annual general operations budget;
monitor budgets with CAM’s Finance team
Liaise with CAM’s Director of Finance on financial needs
Job Requirements
Prior leadership experience in an Indigenous-led/not-for-profit organization
Leadership anchored in First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis worldviews
Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities
Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies
Ability to build relationships with federal government, Indigenous organizations, and local governance
Commitment to justice, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in programs and leadership
Strong collaborative leadership, capable of managing a remote, diverse team
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and priorities
Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills
Knowledge of cultural safety and trauma-informed approaches when working with Indigenous communities
Understanding of health policy contexts affecting Indigenous health
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Assets
Experience advocating for culturally safe sexual and reproductive health for Indigenous families
Understanding of Indigenous midwifery landscape
Ability to conduct work in an Indigenous language or French
Experience with membership-based organizations
Required Qualifications & Critical Commitments
Legal authority to work in Canada
Ability to travel across Canada as required
Salary range:
$100,000-$120,000 based on a 5-day work week (35 hours per week)
Benefits:
extended health benefits (at 12 weeks based on insurance provider requirements) + matching 2% Group RRSP plan
Location:
Remote. Travel within Canada is required from time to time
Vacation:
4 weeks
Care days:
2 personal days, 5 family days, 10 sick/wellness days
Term:
Full-time Indefinite
Posting closes:
Monday November 4 at 10 AM ET
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis People, especially those that identify as women, people living with disabilities, and diverse sexual and gender identities.
Don’t be too concerned if you don’t tick all of the boxes when it comes to the requirements—we would still love to hear from you.
Application process
Please submit your application through our portal. You will be asked to submit: Resume, and a letter of interest including:
What NCIM addresses, what connects you to these issues, and what motivates you to join
Relevant experience/skills you can contribute to NCIM
Your understanding and commitment to advancing Indigenous midwifery and culturally-safe health care
Your ability to explain how you meet the criteria
Answer portal questions: legal entitlement to work in Canada, postal code, identify as First Nations/Inuit/Métis
Candidates will be pre-screened by Evenings & Weekends Consulting;
up to 10 candidates will be presented to NCIM’s hiring committee
Selected candidates will have 1–2 virtual interviews in November (dates to be confirmed)
Interview compensation: $60 per interview;
questions will beprovided in advance
Evenings & Weekends Consulting and NCIM may contact only those moving forward;
updates will be provided to all applicants
Evenings & Weekends Consulting was created to support emerging organizations and communities by combining experience with theirs to solve problems and promote positive change. As a values-driven consultancy, we are committed to advancing equity, justice, and social change through ongoing collaboration.
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