Job Posting: Interim President & CEO (Hybrid) – 6 Month Term
The Milton Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Interim President & CEO to lead the team. The Milton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization representing over 700-member businesses and individuals.
Reporting to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Interim President & CEO will assume complete responsibility for carrying out the day-to-day functions of the Chamber, while ensuring compliance with Chamber bylaws, Board policies, and applicable regulations for federally designated not-for-profit corporations. The Interim President & CEO will direct the implementation of the organization’s events and services. They will be responsible for the management of all required fiscal, legal, and HR responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Direction:
- Strategic action plan implementation
- Monitor organizational key performance indicators to track progress and success
- Board Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Directors
- Collaborate and provide counsel to the Board regarding public policy, programs, and other key Chamber initiatives
- Finance:
- Manage the overall financial health of the organization
- Prepare budgets based on a solid financial analysis of the organization with input from staff and the Board
- Oversee staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial information, payroll, and all accounting functions
- Community Leadership and Membership:
- Champion the Chamber as the leading business association in the community
- Build and maintain close ties with key stakeholders, including community and business groups, and government officials
- Support membership growth and retention
- Ensure members are provided with relevant, timely, and engaging events fostering a strong value proposition for membership
- Help oversee and coordinate all events related to the Milton Chamber of Commerce
- Advocacy:
- Advance, monitor, and communicate the Chamber’s non-partisan advocacy priorities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with elected and non-elected officials at all levels of government
- Human Resources:
- Attract and retain highly competent staff
- Support and foster a culture that creates positive employee morale, well-being, and high performance from employees
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in Business; Public Policy or related field an asset
- Work experience within a Chamber or equivalent environment a major asset
- Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a team at a senior level
- Minimum 3 years’ experience of work with a Board of Directors
- Demonstrated issues management experience
- Experience in staff management
- Experience in stakeholder management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with CRM software an asset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in person and virtually is required
- Event planning experience a major asset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
What We Offer
- Work-life flexibility
- Hybrid work environment
- 4 weeks of annual paid vacation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Executive-level career opportunity within a respected community organization
- An inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work
- Opportunity to contribute to the local community
This position is an initial 6-month term contract (Nov-Apr), to cover a parental leave, with the potential for extension. The Chamber welcomes applications from candidates interested in a full-time role as well as experienced executives available on a fractional basis.
Work arrangement: Full-time (35 hours/week) or fractional, depending on the successful candidate and the needs of the Chamber.
Compensation Range: $100 – $125,000 per annum – Commensurate with experience and the agreed full-time or fractional arrangement.
How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to todd@miltonchamber.ca with the subject line ‘Interim CEO Application’ by October 12, 2026.
