Recruiting non-profit executive talent to strengthen leadership, build organizational capacity, and create lasting impact
Opportunities
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Executive Director | Federation of Optometric Regulatory Authorities of Canada
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Policy and Regulatory Affairs Director | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO)
Professional Conduct Manager (Intake & Monitoring | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO)
Finance & Human Resources Director | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO)
Manager, Administration & Operations | MDR Strategy Group Ltd.
Professional Conduct Manager | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
Director, Communications and Policy | College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Director, Professional Conduct | College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Manager, People & Culture | College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO)
Executive Director and Registrar | College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
Non-Profit Executive Search
Recruiting senior leaders for non-profit, association, public-interest, social impact, and regulatory organizations across Canada.
MDR Strategy Group is a Canadian advisory firm providing strategic counsel to public-interest organizations to strengthen how they communicate, operate, and govern. From startups to transformation, we build trust, improve accountability, and guide effective, informed decision-making to strengthen institutional performance and public confidence.
MDR provides executive search services specializing in the recruitment of senior leaders for public-interest organizations across Canada. We work with regulatory bodies, professional associations, non-profit organizations, charities, social impact organizations, national federations, and other mission-driven institutions to identify exceptional executive talent.
We understand that executive recruitment is about far more than filling a position. The right leader strengthens governance, shapes organizational culture, builds public confidence, and advances long-term strategic priorities. Our search process is designed to identify leaders who align with an organization’s mission, values, and leadership needs.
Our roots in the regulatory sector continue to distinguish our work. As trusted advisors to regulators across Canada and internationally, we are deeply connected within the public-interest leadership community. Our team regularly speaks at conferences, facilitates executive discussions, and participates in leading organizations dedicated to professional regulation and governance.
These relationships provide our clients with access to an extensive network of accomplished executive leaders and emerging talent across the public-interest sector. Whether recruiting a Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, Registrar, or other senior executive, we combine sector knowledge, national reach, and a confidential, relationship-driven approach to identify leaders who will strengthen organizations and create lasting impact.
Leadership Recruitment
Our services are most effectively suited for mid-level and senior leadership roles:
We recruit leaders for:
- Regulatory organizations
- Professional associations
- Non-profit organizations
- Charities and foundations
- National federations
- Colleges and professional bodies
- Health and social impact organizations
- Public-interest organizations
- Membership organizations
Our Process
From our initial search planning meeting to hiring and onboarding, we take our responsibility as a strategic partner seriously and have refined our recruitment process to ensure the highest level of service for both the candidates and clients we serve.
Prior to posting an employment opportunity, we work closely with our client to learn about the organization, its challenges, and the Board’s short and long-term priorities. That enables us to identify the right candidate for the job. We also look at external factors that could affect an organization, from new legislation to location, all factors have a role in finding your next leader. You will receive a roadmap from us generated by you and our team outlining our path to success. This roadmap will include all the details to successfully hire your next leader.
1. Search Planning
Examining internal and external factors that may impact the search process, we conduct a current state analysis and provide a roadmap to a successful outcome.
2. Opportunity Profile
Serious candidates need more information. Our Opportunity Profile, also known as an Executive Brief is an in-depth profile for candidates about the organization, role, staff, and culture, and the municipality in which the role is located and other important information.
3. Marketing / Positioning
We employ carefully targeted digital and traditional channels to strategically market and position the job opportunity to attract the right top-tier candidates.
4. Strategic Sourcing
We connect with our networks to spread the word about the employment opportunity, identify the right candidates, and encourage them to consider a meaningful career change.
5. Candidate Screening
Our comprehensive screening process will evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and fit for your organization. On the employers request, we also conduct competency analyses, and criminal record checks and other statutory verifications.
6. Interviews
Depending on the number of candidates and our client needs, we oversee a number of interviews. From an initial qualification screening to meeting the potential future employer, our interviews are tailored to ensure that the client can learn what they need - and what we feel they need from each candidate to make an informed decision about next steps.
7. Employment Offer
We oversee the fomal offer of employment and support candidates with the transition to be successful on the first day of work.
8. Onboarding
Our tailored onboarding solutions will help empower your new leader and support your organization through transition.
9. Post Placement Follow-up
Thirty days into the new role, we contact the new employee to check in, hear from them and the employer about the new team member, and identify areas of support they need.
Commitment to Diversity
We work closely with clients to identify the right fit for the organization, by ensuring an inclusive slate of executive candidates for every search assignment. Actively involved in diversity and inclusion in our management consulting and communications practices, we bring unique sector insight into trends in diversity, inclusion, and leadership, allowing us to support organizations in their commitment and journey to be an accurately represented organization.