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The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenured position in the area of Indigenous Social Work. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be appointed as the inaugural Lee Wu Kee Ming Chair in Indigenous Social Work for a five-year term, renewable following a favourable review. https://lnkd.in/eC3GAhUG To learn more contact, Jennifer Massey, Kyle Steele, or Debra Clinton.

Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is seeking a visionary leader and change manager to serve as the Associate Vice-President, University Relations. Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, MSVU is committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through scholarship, teaching and intellectual endeavour of the highest quality.  https://lnkd.in/ecW-Kh46 Contact Katherine Frank or Beth McLennan for more information.

The University of Guelph is searching for a strategic leader to serve as its next University Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of library services at one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities. https://lnkd.in/eE7kPeXW Contact Jennifer Massey, Kyle Steele, or Debra Clinton for more information.

The Board of Directors for JA Nova Scotia is recruiting new members. They are looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit, fundraising knowledge and experience, and for members with legal and financial backgrounds. Even if you don’t have these skills but want to support financial literacy, workplace readiness and entrepreneur education, your application is welcomed.  Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia is part of a global non-profit committed to empowering youth to own their future success. Through a network of stellar volunteers who share their own life experiences to students, JA Nova Scotia delivers immersive learning experiences in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.  To Learn more click the following link, https://lnkd.in/eX5zkzgj

Newman Theological College is seeking a visionary and faith-driven leader to serve as its next President. As the Chief Executive Officer, the President provides strategic and operational leadership, articulating a mission-centered vision for Catholic theological education and the formation of future Church leaders.  https://lnkd.in/eDTV7GVq Contact Jennifer Massey or Kyle Steele for more information.

As the year comes to a close, we at KBRS and Meridia Recruitment Solutions want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued partnership. It's an honour to support the growth and success of organizations and individuals. In celebration of the holiday season – and in recognition of our clients, candidates, and community partners – our team came together to make an impact. We committed over 200 hours of volunteer support and donations to community organizations dedicated to disrupting poverty and promoting inclusion in the communities where we live and serve. This was in addition to the more than 5,000 volunteer hours and thousands of dollars in donations and in-kind support our team committed this year to organizations making an impact. We invite you to learn more about the inspiring work of the organizations we partnered with this season. You can explore their missions here: Hope Blooms - https://hopeblooms.ca/ WoodGreen - https://www.woodgreen.org/ Adsum House - https://adsumforwomen.org/ From all of us at KBRS and Meridia, we wish you and your loved ones the very best this holiday season. Happy holidays!

“Delaying the conversations about AI is a recipe to fall behind. The question is, will you leverage it to serve your organization and society—or let it shape you passively?” - Michael Thomson, Executive Vice President, Technology at Edelman.   As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, leaders are tasked with balancing innovation, ethics, and workplace culture to ensure success.   Our latest article dives into expert insights from a panel of leaders in AI hosted by KBRS, highlighting key strategies for leaders wanting to integrate AI effectively into their organizations.   Ready to lead into a future powered by AI? Read the full article here:   https://lnkd.in/eKSmSkHh   #ExecutiveLeadership #AI #FutureOfWork #LeadershipInsights #Innovation

Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is seeking a visionary leader and change manager to serve as the Associate Vice-President, University Relations. Inspired by a strong tradition of social responsibility and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women, MSVU is committed to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge through scholarship, teaching and intellectual endeavour of the highest quality.  https://lnkd.in/ecW-Kh46 To learn more contact, Beth McLennan or Katherine Frank.

CFIB seeks a Vice President, Legislative Affairs, Ontario who will contribute to shaping the legislative affairs agenda by developing and implementing lobbying strategies that drive change with the Ontario provincial government policies to benefit small and mid-size businesses within Ontario. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Advocacy, the Vice President, Legislative Affairs, Ontario (VP), will work with the local, regional, and national teams and identify and develop Ontario membership positions on public policy issues and formulate appropriate strategies to address these issues. https://lnkd.in/dEqC_x-k Contact Bolanle Moradeyo for more information.

I'm thinking back to last Wednesday at the Association of Industry Sector Councils #WorkForward2024 conference when I had the privilege of presenting about leadership and resilience. One of the key takeaways from the event was the importance of building and strengthening leadership resilience. As leaders, it's essential to guide our teams and foster a sense of resilience within ourselves, enabling us to navigate challenges and create environments where teams can thrive. A big thank you to Ally Mannette for the invitation and for helping bring such a powerful conversation to life. One of the most thought-provoking discussions revolved around a pertinent question: Are employers responsible for employee burnout? This question sparked a lively debate on the role that leaders and organizations play in managing the well-being of their teams. Are we, as employers, doing enough to actively prevent burnout and support mental health, or are we inadvertently contributing to the problem by pushing for greater productivity without adequate care and support systems? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this — how can we create workplaces where resilience is prioritized, and burnout is addressed before it becomes a major issue? What strategies have worked for you in creating a culture of support and well-being within your teams? Let’s continue the conversation! #Leadership #Resilience #EmployeeWellbeing #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #BurnoutPrevention (Sorry to the half of the room I didn't capture in the photo!)