About CSC                                                                                        

Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) is a national not-for-profit association that has been supporting Canada’s construction community since 1954. CSC is dedicated to educating, connecting, and leading the design and construction community to achieve excellence in project delivery and represents over 1,600 members from 17 chapters across the country, including specification writers, architects, engineers, manufacturers, contractors, building owners, and suppliers.

With the planned retirement of our current Executive Director, we are seeking an innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader to guide the organization into its next chapter.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President and accountable to the Executive Council and Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) plays a vital leadership role within CSC. This is both a strategic and hands-on position—part connector, part facilitator, and part operational leader. The ED will:

• Support a volunteer-based governance model
• Provide visionary and operational leadership
• Promote membership engagement and growth
• Strengthen CSC’s voice within the construction industry by enhancing partnerships and external relationships
• Ensure operational and financial management excellence
• Champion innovation in education and professional development

Candidate Profile
Education & Experience

• Degree in business administration or related field or experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior management role; experience with non-profits or associations is preferred.
• CAE designation (Canadian Society of Association Executives) is an asset.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic and forward-thinking, with a growth mindset.
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and emotionally intelligent.
• Effective communicator and relationship builder.
• Entrepreneurial and results-driven.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Familiarity with governance and volunteer leadership models.
• Knowledge of the construction industry or related sectors is an asset.
• Proficient in leveraging digital platforms and social media to drive engagement.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Why Join CSC?

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a well-respected national association with deep roots in Canada’s construction sector. You will work with passionate volunteers and professionals, lead impactful initiatives, and help elevate the value and visibility of specifications and construction knowledge across the industry.

To review a more comprehensive outline of the opportunity go to  CSC Search  

Deadline for Submissions of Interest: October 16, 2025
Submit to: searchcommittee@csc-dcc.ca