The Society of United Professionals is seeking an accomplished executive leader to serve as its most senior staff leader and trusted advisor to elected leadership. Representing more than 10,000 professionals across the energy, legal, municipal, public, and regulatory sectors, the Society is entering an exciting period of organizational growth and evolution.
Reporting to the President and working closely with elected leaders, the Executive Director, Operations & Governance Affairs serves as the critical bridge between governance and operations. The role provides leadership for organizational effectiveness, staff performance, governance support, labour relations, and administrative operations while ensuring the Society remains responsive, accountable, and positioned for long-term success.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who understands how to work within democratic governance structures, build strong accountability cultures, and translate strategic priorities into measurable organizational results.
The successful candidate will be a steady, diplomatic, and values-driven leader who can build trust across a complex, layered organization. They will bring experience in unionized, member-based, public-sector, not-for-profit, regulatory, or similarly nuanced environments, along with strong judgment, clear communication skills, and a practical understanding of governance and labour relations. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone energized by operational improvement, constructive labour-management relationships, and shaping better workplaces for professionals.
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