Overview
HIGHLIGHTS:Surfrider Foundation Canada is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of Canada’s oceans, waves, and coastlines—for all people.
🌊 We’re hiring: Executive Director, Surfrider Foundation Canada 🌊
Surfrider Foundation Canada is seeking a passionate, strategic, and collaborative Executive Director to lead our national organization into its next chapter.
Surfrider Foundation Canada is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of Canada’s oceans, waves, and coastlines—for all people. As part of the global Surfrider network, we support volunteer-led chapters through community action, advocacy, education, and science-based initiatives. With strong momentum and growing impact, this is an exciting moment to join our organization.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership of Surfrider Foundation Canada, including strategy, operations, fundraising, partnerships, and team leadership. The ED serves as the organization’s primary spokesperson and works closely with staff, volunteers, funders, and partners to advance our mission nationally.
Key Responsibilities
-Lead and implement Surfrider Canada’s strategic plan
-Fundraising and ensure organizational and financial sustainability
-Build and steward strong funder, partner, and community relationships
-Support and grow a high-performing staff and volunteer network
-Work closely with the Board to support strong governance
-Champion justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation
-Represent Surfrider Canada publicly and with media
About You:
-5+ years of senior nonprofit or equivalent leadership experience
-Strong fundraising and financial management skills
-Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors
-Knowledge of Canada’s environmental, charitable, and regulatory landscape
-Excellent communicator, collaborator, and people leader
-Deep commitment to environmental protection and social justice
đź“Ť Location: Canada (remote with travel; preference for coastal regions)
đź•’ Position: Full-time, permanent
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected environmental organization with a powerful grassroots network, a committed Board, and a passionate community working to protect Canada’s coastlines for generations to come.
👉 Learn more at and apply here:
https://surfrider.ca/blog/job-posting-executive-director
jobs@surfrider.ca
Surfrider Foundation Canada is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
About Surfrider Foundation Canada
Surfrider Foundation Canada is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of Canada’s oceans, waves, and coastlines—for all people. As part of the global Surfrider network, we support volunteer-led chapters through community action, advocacy, education, and science-based initiatives. With strong momentum and growing impact, this is an exciting moment to join our organization.
