Job Title: CEO
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Date Posted: June 9th, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: $120,000-$145,000
Work Location: Based in Inverness, with regular travel to Cheticamp, Mabou and Port Hood
Number of Positions: 1
County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a NFP organization which operates two Long Term Care Homes and two Small Option Homes located in Inverness County, Cape Breton’s Musical Coast and home to internationally known Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs Golf Resorts. Our 230 employees care for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It’s important and meaningful work we do.
We are seeking a new CEO to lead the CIMHC in its strategic mission. Reporting directly to a volunteer board, the CEO is responsible for developing and leading the organization’s short- and long-term strategies, managing the overall operations and resources and providing oversight of financial activity, budgeting and reporting. The CEO provides leadership to the Senior Management Team including the CFO, Director HR Services and Executive Assistant, as well as Leadership Teams in each our four (4) entities.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible upon hire) including travel insurance and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Vacation accrual
- Pension plan with employer contribution
About the Job
- Provide Strategic Leadership for CIMHC, in keeping with the vision and strategic purpose of the organization, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
- Provide critical decision making that supports appropriate stewardship of operations and resources of the organization. Communicate and collaborate with the Board Chair and Board to serve the needs of the organization and ensure the long-term sustainability of operations.
- Deliver inspired leadership to the Senior Management Team, leadership team within each Home, and employees, fostering a positive culture and promoting high standards in keeping with the vision and mission of the organization.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for CIMHC, maintaining a collaborative approach in communications with internal and external key stakeholders including: Employees, Residents & Their Families, Board of Directors, Representatives within Municipality of Inverness County, Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (SLTC), Department of Community Services (DCS), Health Association of Nova Scotia (HANS), Nursing Homes of NS Association (NHNSA), and the public.
- Ensure effective risk management principals and practices are in place and utilized and ensure each entity is compliant with established regulations, standards of practice, and service agreements.
- Build strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations within the communities served by CIMHC.
- Mentor and guide members of the CIMHC team to build competency and capacity in leadership for the organization and a succession planning strategy.
- Serve as Administrator of Inverary Manor Long Term Care Home.
About You
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership/management experience. (Leadership experience in a health care environment an asset).
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent field an asset
- Strong critical thinking, strategic planning and change management skills.
- Excellent people management and oral/written communication skills.
- Excellent organization, delegation and prioritization skills.
- Experience mentoring and growing competencies of key reports.
- Proficiency with MS 365 and suite of products including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset
- Experience leading in a Unionized work environment an asset.
- Can provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening upon hire.
About Us
County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS).
The CIMHC values diversity in our workplace and we welcome all applicants. Only those who selected for an interview will be contacted.
