St. Matthew’s Bracondale House (Bracondale House) is a community-focused organization dedicated to providing affordable housing, supportive housing and senior programs in a respectful and inclusive environment. Established in 1982 as a seniors’ residence, Bracondale House is a privately-owned, non-profit apartment building which offers 130 one-bedroom and bachelor apartments designed to meet the needs of its residents aged 65 and older and 18 two and three-bedroom subsidized family apartments. Bracondale House apartments are complemented by a range of amenities, including a dining room, library, lounges, recreational rooms, and a courtyard, all aimed at fostering a vibrant and engaging community environment. Over the years, Bracondale House has become a cornerstone of the community, providing seniors with a dignified living space and access to programs and services that promote independence and good health.

The mission of Bracondale House is to ensure that seniors and community members thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating atmosphere—a community where dignity, well-being, and inclusivity are at the forefront and where integrating the diverse needs of individuals is held as paramount to nurturing residents’ independence and quality of life. It is within this context that St. Matthew’s Bracondale House invites nominations and applications for the role of Executive Director, a position pivotal to shaping the future of the organization.

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors and oversees the overall management and operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan. This role requires a strategic thinker and leader who excels at team building and fostering collaboration across all levels of the organization. The Executive Director will direct all departments, ensuring the property is well-maintained and inspections are conducted annually. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing effective policies, leading strategic planning exercises, overseeing risks and financial management, elevating systems and technology where required, and furthering Brancondale House’s inclusive culture. The Executive Director will also ensure compliance with regulations, manage HR, and build strategic partnerships for the organization. Finally, the Executive Director must demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships with major funders and the community members at large.

Qualifications

Among the qualifications being sought in candidates, the incoming leader must have a deep and abiding commitment to advancing reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all its forms and must believe, intrinsically, in the importance of leading with curiosity and welcoming ideas that can later be synthesized and turned into possibility.

While all candidates are encouraged to apply and, in so doing, share how they see themselves adding value to the Bracondale House environment, the following credentials and/or experiences are seen as possible markers of the candidates most likely to realize success in the role: A) a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Social Work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred); B) 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit management, housing management, or a related field—preferably within senior’s housing or working with senior populations; C) strong financial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, financial planning, investments, financial management, and literacy in NFP financial reporting and responsibilities; D) knowledge of regulations and standards in supportive housing; E) digital literacy and a strong comfort with leveraging technology to advance an organization, and; F) a history of advocating for social housing and applying strong risk management practices to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational resilience.

The salary for the position is approximately $120,000 plus benefits and a RRSP matching plan.

In accordance with the AODA Act, for applicants living with a disability accommodation will be provided throughout the search process. Should accommodations be required, please make Melissa Sumnauth aware by emailing .  

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.