Executive Director

Executive Director
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection

Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and community-driven leader to serve as our next Executive Director. For more than 40 years, RHAC has supported people living with, at risk of, and affected by HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C through education, advocacy, harm reduction, and community-based services grounded in dignity, equity, and social justice.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership across organizational strategy, operations, finances, people leadership, partnerships, and community engagement. The successful candidate will strengthen RHAC's impact while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable organizational culture.

Position Details:

• Position Status: Existing vacancy
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Location: London, ON
• Pay Range: We pay a competitive sector salary plus comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

RHAC offers a flexible, supportive, and mission-driven work environment where collaboration, inclusion, and community leadership are valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization's strategic and operational direction
• Partner with the Board to advance organizational priorities and sustainability
• Support and mentor staff while fostering a healthy workplace culture
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and organizational accountability
• Build strong relationships with funders, healthcare partners, government, and community organizations
• Advance advocacy, education, and community engagement initiatives
• Ensure programs and services reflect principles of harm reduction, anti-oppression, health equity, and GIPA/MEPA

About You:

You are an experienced and people-centered leader with a strong commitment to community health and social justice. You bring:

• Senior leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, public health, or community-based organizations
• Experience leading teams, operations, and strategic initiatives
• Knowledge of harm reduction, anti-oppression, trauma-informed practice, and health equity
• Strong financial, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with Boards, funders, and community stakeholders
• Understanding of the realities facing people impacted by HIV/AIDS, substance use, poverty, homelessness, or mental health challenges
• A combination of lived, academic, volunteer, and professional experience will be considered

Commitment to Equity:

RHAC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience relevant to the communities we serve.

How to Apply:

RHAC welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, relevant to the communities we serve. We recognize that skills, knowledge, and leadership are developed through many forms of experience, including community, volunteer, and non-traditional pathways. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest and appreciate your interest. All candidates will receive a communication from us letting you know your status.

Who We Are:

Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, community-based organization serving London and the six surrounding counties – Perth, Huron, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford. We are community-inspired and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for, or affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.

Our philosophy includes adherence to The Ontario Accord/GIPA (Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS), anti-racism/anti-oppression, sex positivity, principles of harm reduction, holistic health, and civil society.