Director Positions
As we build for the future, we are seeking strategic, values-driven leaders to join our executive team and help shape the landscape of community care. Anchored in our core conviction that everyone is Beheld, Beloved, and Belong, these senior roles offer a rare opportunity to translate professional rigor and deep empathy into lasting, systemic change.
If you are ready to lead with purpose, foster a culture of psychological safety, and make a profound, measurable impact on the lives of highly marginalized populations, we invite you to help us build what’s next.
Director, Community Services, Programs & Evaluation
About This Role
The Director, Community Services, Programs & Evaluation serves as the organizational authority on program design, execution, and impact at Ark Aid. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this senior leadership role sets the strategic vision for a comprehensive continuum of care, ensuring all services are rooted in the organization’s faith-based values and the core conviction that every individual is Beheld, Beloved, and Belongs.
Tasked with balancing operational rigor with deep compassion, the Director is responsible for developing, evaluating, and scaling an evidence-informed, replicable housing and community development framework. By overseeing two critical Program Managers, establishing robust data-driven evaluation metrics, and cultivating strategic sector partnerships, the Director elevates Ark Aid’s model of wraparound care, positioning the organization as a premier thought leader and reference point for serving highly marginalized populations in London and beyond.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive Compensation: Salaried position starting at $89,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and wellness benefits program.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation and time-off allotment.
- Executive Leadership: A high-impact role guiding the strategic direction of a rapidly growing organization.
- Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to directly transform community services and shape the future of housing stability in London.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line “Director, Community Services” to [email protected].
Director, Operations
About This Role
The Director, Operations is the operational architect of Ark Aid’s mission. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this senior executive role oversees the organization’s foundational systems, including finance, human resources, organizational culture, compliance, and fund development. Leading a team of four direct reports, the Director ensures that Ark Aid’s rapid growth is structurally sound, financially resilient, and ethically governed.
The ideal candidate balances strict financial and legal rigor with deep relational empathy. This role establishes the strategic, multi-year frameworks that protect organizational assets, diversify revenue streams, and cultivate a psychologically safe, trauma-informed workplace. Ultimately, the Director, Operations ensures that as the organization expands, its internal systems remain robustly capable of supporting its faith-based mission of dignity, belonging, and care.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive Compensation: Salaried position starting at $95,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and wellness benefits program.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation and time-off allotment.
- Executive Leadership: A high-impact role guiding the strategic direction of a rapidly growing organization.
- Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to directly transform community services and shape the future of housing stability in London.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line “Director, Operations” to [email protected].
About Us
Ark Aid Mission exists to bring hope, dignity, and practical support to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in London, Ontario. Every day, our team provides emergency shelter, nutritious meals, housing support, health and wellness services, and compassionate care to individuals taking steps toward stability.
As one of London’s leading social service organizations, we believe lasting change happens through meaningful relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to serving every person with dignity. If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a tangible impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Accommodations & Use of AI
Ark Aid Mission is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices, and we actively welcome applications from all interested candidates, including individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment or interview process, please contact us.
Our Commitment to Authentic Review
At Ark Aid Mission, we value human connection and lived experience. While we may use technology to help manage applications, every single resume is personally reviewed and evaluated by a human member of our leadership team. No automated screening or AI filters will reject your application.
Questions?
If you have additional questions about this role, please contact Marissa Bauldry, Manager of Human Resources & Volunteer Engagement, at [email protected].