Jobs: Current Opportunities
The Opportunity
The number of Canadians living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is rising sharply, and we are seeing a rapid increase in demand for services in the communities served by our Society. At the same time, the healthcare sector in Ontario is undergoing a
period of transformation.
Our Society is seeking directors who can apply leadership, professional insight, innovative thinking and life experiences to further the work of our Society during this exciting time of growth and transformation.
The Alzheimer Society welcomes applications from all interested parties; however, we are specifically seeking applications from individuals with the following backgrounds/experiences:
- Investment
- Finance
- Haldimand Norfolk representation
- Members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized
Roles & Responsibilities
As a board director, you will:
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization.
- Collaborate with fellow board members to ensure effective governance.
- Advocate for DEI principles in all aspects of our work.
- Support fundraising and community engagement efforts in a way that is comfortable for you.
- Attend bi-monthly board meetings and participate in committee work.
Commitment to Barrier Free and Unbiased Recruitment
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all candidates. This includes providing accommodations such as alternative formats for application materials (contact information below for accommodation requests), sign language interpreters, and ensuring physical accessibility to interview locations. We use inclusive language in our postings to attract a diverse pool of candidates and reach out to diverse communities and networks to promote opportunities. Our selection process is designed to be unbiased, with standardized interview questions, diverse hiring panels, and blind recruitment techniques. Regular reviews and assessments of our recruitment practices help us identify and address any barriers, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with our values of humility, excellence, agility, respect for all, and teamwork.
The Alzheimer Society encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples
- Indigenous people on or off reserve
- Black and persons of colour
- Persons with disabilities
- People living with dementia and their care partners
- Those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+
- Newcomers
- Racialized individuals
Mission
People living with dementia are at the centre of everything we do.
We embrace the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission to improve the quality of life of persons living with dementia, and care partners, through the provision of support services, education, social programs, and research support.
Please submit the completed application and a copy of your CV to:
Jennifer Gold Jennifer.Gold@alzda.ca
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please contact Jennifer Gold at Jennifer.gold@alzda.ca or 905-529-7030 ext 222 to discuss how we can assist with your application.
The Alzheimer Society posts external job opportunities on this web page. It only accepts resumes for current postings and does not accept general resumes for consideration of future postings.
Applicants are asked to apply directly through INDEED or submit a cover letter and resume by email to hr@alzda.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Through our screening process, applicants may be required to complete exercises testing for skills competency. Applicants should be prepared to provide employment or volunteer references if requested.
The Alzheimer Society offers a competitive wage, group RRSP, and benefits pack
The Alzheimer Society is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve.
The Alzheimer Society offers its employees access to LifeWorks, an employee assistance program. This service provides confidential access to employees providing access to supports such as short-term counselling and practical work-life strategies to help employees manage stress, childcare, elder care, finances, and legal matters
Employees are encouraged to practice self-care and the Alzheimer Society offers its employees opportunities to learn tips & strategies for self-care.
The Alzheimer Society provides full-time employees with paid sick days to support employees’ mental and physical health.
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Thank you for your interest in the Alzheimer Society. There are no employment opportunities available at this time; please continue to check back again.
