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Description

Employer: Cape Breton Food Hub

Title: Executive Director

Position: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Flexible)

Job Location: Bras D’or, NS

Compensation Package: $65,000 - $78,000 annual salary, 3 weeks’ paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, discounted Food Hub purchases, and more!

Application Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 @ 11:59 PM ADT, or until the position has been filled.

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions is delighted to partner with the Cape Breton Food Hub to find an Executive Director to lead their growing team.

 About the Organization:

The Cape Breton Food Hub Co-operative is a community-driven organization that connects local food producers with consumers, restaurants, and institutions through an online marketplace, retail operations, and community programming. Our mission is to strengthen the local food system, support producers, and improve access to fresh, local food across Cape Breton.

The Food Hub operates a multi-faceted model including e-commerce, aggregation and distribution, retail, a commercial kitchen, and is entering a key phase of organizational sustainability and growth.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director (ED) is a hands-on leadership role spanning strategic, operational, and administrative responsibilities, with the opportunity to help shape future team structure and support models. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for ensuring the organization delivers on its mission while maintaining financial sustainability, strong governance, and meaningful community impact. The ED must be comfortable operating within a complex, evolving organization where systems, processes, and structures are still being refined, bringing clarity, structure, and prioritization in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a community-based organization at a pivotal moment. The organization is currently undergoing an organizational review and sustainability planning process, the successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening the Food Hub’s sustainability, supporting local producers, and shaping the future of the local food system in Cape Breton.

Core Accountabilities:

• Provide overall leadership and execute the organization’s strategic direction in alignment with the Board of Directors.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring effective delivery of programs, services, and marketplace activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board, ensuring strong governance, reporting, and organizational alignment.
• Lead financial management and sustainability, including budgeting, cash flow, reporting, and revenue generation (grants, partnerships, fundraising).
• Oversee and grow diversified revenue streams (e-commerce, retail, value-added production), identifying opportunities for expansion and long-term sustainability.
• Lead workforce planning, including staffing, recruitment, and team development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, partners, funders, and the broader community.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including food safety and quality standards.

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead grant writing, reporting, and funder engagement.
• Oversee communications and marketing, including member engagement and public-facing materials.
• Coordinate and attend Board, Committee, and Annual General Meetings.
• Other duties as required to support the organization's mission and evolving practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ senior leadership experience is required; experience leading in a non-profit, co-operative, or social enterprise environment is preferred.
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring is required.
• Experience leading organizations through periods of change, growth, or restructuring is considered a strong asset.
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments with overlapping roles and interests (e.g., members, staff, producers, and partners) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the local food system, agriculture sector, or community economic development is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and revenue development.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and performance-driven management metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to make clear, timely decisions and establish effective decision-making structures within a collaborative environment.
• Experience managing teams and fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture.

 Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

We sincerely thank all applicants, however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

If interested in this opportunity, please click the 'Apply’ button to submit a resume and cover letter. Failure to submit the correct documents will result in an invalid application.

Please note that this position is open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only and will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed in two-week windows.

All information collected will be shared with our client, Cape Breton Food Hub. By submitting this application, Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions LTD. will be adding you to their talent pool database. You may be contacted in the future with potential job opportunities.

Location Information

Community

Georges River

County

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Province

Nova Scotia

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions Ltd.

NOC Code

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Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Salary

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

Estimated Weekly Hours

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Start Date

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End Date

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Language

English

Posted on

April 1st 2026

Expires

May 3rd 2026