POSITION TYPE : Full-Time, 75 hours/pay period, 1.0 FTE
COMPENSATION: Comprehensive compensation package including: Annual salary between $204,000 to $245,000, Up to 4% incentive compensation annually, HOOPP, Comprehensive benefits program
CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 05- 29*
Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.
Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating - a better health system for all.
Those referred to Bruyère Health are managing a loss of their independence and function, often as a result of a significant medical event or illness. While acute care hospitals save lives, our specialized hospitals restore independence and function, providing patients with a bridge back to home. When this is not possible, we work to accommodate the loss of independence through long-term care and specialized complex medical care.
Bruyère Health is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals. In 2025, the Bruyère Health Research Institute, the research arm of Bruyère Health, ranked first for research spending growth in its tier for the second consecutive year, representing a continued dedication to investing in generating new knowledge, practicing evidence-based care, and supporting the next generation of health care and research professionals.
The Bruyère Health Foundation provides vital funding to support the best possible patient care at Bruyère Health. Gifts from our generous donors are used to fund patient care, medical equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, essential redevelopment of clinical care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.
- The Foundation has disbursed $8.5 million over the last 5 years to Bruyère Health and the Bruyère Health Research Institute for priority needs.
- In 2025-26, together with our many volunteers, we raised $4.8M with the support and generosity of our donors and volunteers.
The Foundation currently has a team of seven staff, led by the President. Relationships are key to all that we do and we have built strong, positive relationships with our colleagues at Bruyère Health, with volunteers and donors, and with people in the communities served. We are proud to live out the Bruyère Health and our Foundation values each and every day: Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Learning.
The Foundation successfully carries out a range of fundraising initiatives each year in order to fund Bruyère Health’s most critical needs. Currently, the Living Well, Aging Boldly campaign is newly underway to raise $25 million, over the next five years, to transform care for those living with dementia, rehabilitation, or complex medical needs. The campaign will also support research, education and digital innovation to drive evidence-based care and future-ready systems to enable Bruyere Health to deliver faster, safer, and more personalized care than ever before.
In addition, plans are in development and we have begun preparing for a transformational comprehensive fundraising campaign for the new Bruyère Health campus in the coming years. The Foundation President will have the opportunity to lead the Foundation as it embarks on the largest campaign in its history in support of this exciting new expansion project that will give our healthcare leaders the space and tools required, and empower them to provide the best patient outcomes for many years to come.
The Bruyère Health Foundation is seeking an accomplished leader to serve as its next President.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President will advance the Foundation’s mission through leadership in fundraising, communications, and community engagement. This is an exciting and pivotal moment to join the Foundation and the Bruyère Health community as it prepares for a major infrastructure redevelopment plan in the coming years. The successful candidate will bring a genuine passion for Bruyère Health’s mission to care for and improve the quality of life of some of the most frail and vulnerable people in the community.
Working closely with the Board and Foundation team, the President will shape and implement the Foundation’s next strategic plan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and strong governance practices. The new incumbent will be a member of Bruyère Health’s Senior Strategy Team and will closely collaborate with Bruyère Health’s senior leadership to align philanthropic and institutional goals.
The President, together with the Foundation Board, will have financial oversight of the Foundation and will work to strengthen the Foundation’s operational capacity to support its growth trajectory, leveraging a shared services model with the hospital’s human resources, finance, and communications teams.
After decades in its current facilities, Bruyère Health is entering a new era of infrastructure redevelopment. The Foundation, and its next President, will play an integral role in shaping and executing a creative and ambitious fundraising strategy to support this vision. By building deep partnerships across the philanthropic sector and broader community, the successful candidate will help bring this transformative initiative to life and ensure lasting impact on patient care and community well-being.
The Bruyère Health Foundation currently operates in a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days per week in the office located on the main floor of the Bruyère Health Élisabeth-Bruyère Hospital at 43 Bruyère St., Ottawa.
Strategy, Governance, and Operations
- Work collaboratively with the Foundation Board, Foundation senior team, and Bruyère Health partners to drive the overall Foundation strategy and planning in support of a culture of growth and success.
- Support the Board of Directors to successfully carry out their strategic leadership, stewardship, monitoring, and decision-making accountabilities.
- Lead the development of the Foundation’s new strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of Bruyère Health.
- Oversee the development and proposal of policies that ensure accountability and appropriate risk management.
- Direct the development of the annual budget for the Foundation; measure progress and evaluate the plans, report risks and performance outcomes to the Board and Bruyère Health senior leadership.
- Participate as a member of the Senior Strategy Team of Bruyère Health. Demonstrate positive and proactive engagement with the hospital leadership team, physicians, and staff to align philanthropic activity with the financial priorities of Bruyère Health, furthering its mission and vision.
- With the Foundation leadership team and staff, develop and implement operational plans to achieve the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
- Build the capacity of the Foundation by assessing existing structures, programs, and staff; build on existing strengths and new opportunities to improve performance, managing resources for maximum efficiency and results.
- Ensure that all Foundation plans and activities align with the Bruyère Health brand, strategy, and values.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and maintain the Foundation’s role as trustee of donors’ funds.
- Work in conjunction with the Vice-President Finance to regularly review and optimize the financial health of the Foundation.
- Ensure oversight of all donor funds (agreements, fund stewardship and disbursements).
- Strengthen the Foundation’s operational capacity to support its growth trajectory, leveraging a shared services model with Bruyère Health’s human resources, finance, and communications teams.
Fundraising, Donor Engagement, and Campaign Leadership
- In collaboration with the Foundation Board, Foundation team and Bruyère Health leadership, expand the capacity of the Foundation by identifying priority needs, financial requirements, and potential funding sources.
- Working closely with the Foundation Board, Bruyère Health leadership, the Foundation team and additional senior volunteers, lead the strategy, planning and implementation of a major capital campaign supporting the new Bruyère Health redevelopment project.
- Partner with the Foundation Board, senior volunteers, Bruyère Health leadership, and Foundation staff to identify, cultivate and solicit key prospects for philanthropic gifts.
- Directly manage a personal portfolio of top-tier prospects and donors leading and actively engaging in relationships with new and existing donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of their philanthropic support.
- Work with Bruyère Health staff to build awareness of philanthropic opportunities at the Foundation.
- In conjunction with the Foundation senior team, work to develop and execute diversified fundraising strategies and plans, including annual initiatives and multi-year campaigns, to meet revenue goals identified in the strategic plan and budget.
- Ensure that the Foundation team has action-oriented plans, robust tools, and rigorous processes to track donor activities and drive pipeline development and momentum.
- Ensure the planning and implementation of exemplary donor stewardship programs and timely donor communications.
Staff and Volunteer Leadership
- Accountable for the effective recruitment, development, and support of the human resource needs of the Foundation including staff and volunteers.
- Ensure that the Foundation is effectively and appropriately staffed and supported in accordance with strategic objectives and goals. Scale the team to meet the requirements of the major capital campaign in support of Bruyère Health’s upcoming redevelopment project.
- Provide inspirational leadership, coaching and mentoring and ongoing empowerment to a dedicated team of professionals to achieve the Foundation’s Vision.
- Foster team collaboration and support the professional growth of employees.
- Provide guidance and support to Board members and key volunteers in their work to further the strategic priorities of Bruyère Health and the Foundation.
- Lead by example to promote a positive and respectful culture aligned with the Foundation’s values.
Communications and Community Engagement
- Ensure effective communication of Bruyère Health’s top funding priorities into compelling donor opportunities.
- Play an active lead role in community engagement and external relations; represent the Foundation within the community, developing strong community links with relevant businesses and corporations, community groups, media, and the public.
- Continue to build on the positive momentum of the existing communications plan for the Foundation, utilizing diverse communication vehicles to articulate and highlight donor impact.
- Support the team with media-related initiatives that heighten awareness of the Foundation in the community.
- Collaborate closely with Bruyère Health in communications and community relations to maximize community reach and ensure alignment on all key messages.
The role of the President requires an exceptional combination of leadership ability, a demonstrated record of accomplishment on a substantial scale in fundraising and a variety of personal and professional attributes equal to the demands of this role:
- Progressive experience at a leadership level, preferably in a large, complex, multi-stakeholder organization.
- Previous experience leading organizational revenue generation, including diverse and integrated revenue streams.
- Experience reporting to and engaging Boards of Directors and volunteer committees in support of fundraising and effective governance.
- A successful track record closing major and transformational gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
- Experience in major philanthropic campaign planning and execution.
- Demonstrated success in effectively developing and managing high performing teams.
- Knowledgeable about the financial, legal, and regulatory requirements of a non-profit organization.
- Knowledge and experience in marketing and communications in order to support best practice fundraising communications, brand and awareness building.
- A university degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Relationship Building and Business Development – The incumbent demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and builds authentic, trust‑based relationships with donors, volunteers, internal teams, and community partners. This includes identifying and cultivating new opportunities, partnerships, and revenue sources through innovation and proactive engagement with community stakeholders, leveraging networks and thinking creatively to advance the Bruyère Health Foundation’s mission.
Strategic and Systems Thinking – The incumbent demonstrates the ability to think strategically and apply a big-picture, systems-level perspective to assess complex environments, anticipate trends, and align initiatives with strategic priorities. This includes conceptualizing, innovating and executing plans that achieve measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Fundraising Growth and Enterprise Building – The incumbent is a proven builder - an entrepreneurial, intentional, and highly empathetic leader with a demonstrated track record of scaling development programs and advancing large‑scale fundraising initiatives. This includes leading with boldness and clarity to strengthen organizational capacity, drive growth, and position the Foundation for transformational philanthropy.
Communication and Advocacy – The incumbent demonstrates exceptional communication skills and uses influence, advocacy, and storytelling to inspire confidence, engagement, and philanthropic investment. This includes the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, ideally in both official languages, with strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Leadership – The incumbent demonstrates success in building, leading and mentoring high-performing teams, as well as working with, and supporting leadership volunteers in order to successfully deliver on fundraising targets.
Business and Financial Acumen – The incumbent demonstrates strong understanding of financial management, operational performance, and analytical decision‑making within a complex, nonprofit environment.
All applicants must provide a recent CV, and a cover letter that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) by May 29, 2026.
Bruyère Health and Bruyère Health Foundation promote the principles of diversity and inclusion and adhere to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Both organizations are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Should any candidate require accommodation in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Sylvie Battisti, Senior Vice President, KCI Search + Talent at [email protected] (https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/BRU5000BRUY/[email protected]) for assistance.
All Bruyère Health and Bruyère Health Foundation employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Management policy.
