Created in 2007, the McCall MacBain Foundation was established to catalyze positive change on a global scale in education, health, and the environment. Founded by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the Foundation has committed over $400 million to initiatives in education, climate change, and health through educational scholarships, climate solutions that will yield emission reductions, and evidence-based strategies to support mental health and well-being.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incoming Director of Grants for Climate & Health, will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Foundation’s philanthropic strategies in climate change & environment, and health. The new Director will build the next phase of the strategic plan for the programs and explore meaningful partnerships in the areas of naturebased solutions, Indigenous led wildlife management and response, sustainable agriculture, methane emissions reduction, youth mental health and well-being, amongst others. The Director will be supported by a Research & Grants Officer and shared administration. Focused on impact assessment, the Director of Grants will monitor, measure, and evaluate grants against the mission of the Foundation.
As Director of Grants, you share in the Foundation’s belief that climate change is the single most pressing problem facing our planet. As the ideal candidate, you are passionate about the environment, youth capacity building, and health. You bring a track record of working in the climate and environment field, ideally with some exposure to agriculture. Your strategic and actionorientated mindset consistently delivers impactful results. As an effective communicator and relationship builder, you forge productive partnerships and ensure that the grants portfolio achieves the intended objectives. Focused on culture building, you have sound leadership potential and bring positivity, enthusiasm, and initiative to the work that you do. The role is based downtown Toronto with an expectation to be in office during working hours.
To Apply
To fill this position, McCall MacBain Foundation has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. The search is being led by Joanne McMullin and Dominik Legault. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/29200. For more information, please contact Samantha Peloso of Odgers Berndtson. We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
McCall MacBain Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodation will be provided upon request, by both Odgers Berndtson and McCall MacBain Foundation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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