Executive Director

Position: Full-time permanent – 37.5 hours per week

Position Status: Existing vacancy

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Vacation, sick days, extended health insurance, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development

Expected Start Date: May 1, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is a charitable, non-profit, community-based organization in Toronto, Canada. We provide safer sex education to East and Southeast Asian communities and support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and members of LGBTQ2SIA+ communities. Our work is grounded in GIPA/MEPA, anti-oppression, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, harm reduction, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

ACAS is entering a new phase of growth by expanding programs, strengthening partnerships, and diversifying fundraising to ensure long-term sustainability. We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and collaborative leader to guide the organization in partnership with staff and the Board of Directors.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director (ED) will build on ACAS’s 30+ year legacy and position the organization for sustainable growth. The ED is accountable for overall leadership and management, ensuring decisions align with ACAS’s mission, policies, and strategic priorities.

The ED advances ACAS’s strategic goals through effective operations and by identifying opportunities that enhance the wellness of people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs), LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, and other service users. The ED ensures fiscal health, drives sustainable growth, prepares and manages the annual budget, and identifies and mitigates organizational risks.

The ED leads a dedicated team of approximately 10 staff and strengthens partnerships with community members, service providers, funders, donors, and stakeholders. The ED serves as a visible advocate for ACAS’s mission and values in all internal and external engagements.

ABOUT ACAS

Founded in 1994, ACAS works at the intersections of health, culture, and identity. We recognize that HIV, stigma, and discrimination are connected to broader systemic and socio-political issues affecting East and Southeast Asian communities in Canada. We are a culturally responsive organization that fosters solidarity and responds to emerging challenges with compassion and innovation.

ACAS delivers programs across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario, including:

• Services for people living with HIV, such as system navigation, translation, holistic health supports, peer and mental health support, emergency assistance, social programming, and health education
• HIV prevention, anti-stigma education, testing education and referrals, and linkage to care for LGBTQ2SIA+ community members, migrant farm workers, and international students
• Harm reduction outreach and education for people who use drugs
• Community events celebrating East and Southeast Asian LGBTQ2SIA+ communities

As a workplace, ACAS reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to building an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, harm reduction–oriented organization that advances health equity, intersectionality, and culturally responsive practice while supporting staff learning and growth.

APPLICATION DETAILS

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse lived experiences related to health status, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, gender, and other intersectional identities. We are particularly interested in candidates with lived experience as a person living with HIV and/or from East or Southeast Asian LGBTQ2SIA+ communities.

ACAS operates in a hybrid model with an office in Toronto. In-person hours will be determined upon hiring. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, reside in Ontario, and be able to travel within the GTA for meetings and events.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter using the application link.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Board to develop and implement mission-aligned strategic priorities
• Support effective governance through transparent communication and timely reporting
• Participate in Board and Committee meetings
• Engage in risk management and policy development with the Board

Operations and Governance

• Ensure effective day-to-day operations aligned with organizational policies and values
• Oversee policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and data security
• Identify and mitigate organizational risks
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and organizational safeguards

Programs

• Ensure programs reflect ACAS’s mission and strategic priorities
• Oversee program design, delivery, evaluation, and alignment with funding agreements
• Support timely funder reporting
• Identify and pursue opportunities for program development and funding

Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and report on the annual budget
• Oversee cash flow and financial controls
• Ensure revenues and expenditures are tracked and reported to the Board
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Canada Revenue Agency requirements
• Maintain accurate and efficient accounting practices in partnership with the Board

Human Resources

• Assess staffing needs; recruit, hire, and manage employees
• Foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive workplace
• Implement and uphold HR policies
• Mentor and support staff development and performance

Fundraising and Development

• Lead short- and long-term fundraising strategies to diversify revenue
• Research and submit funding proposals to government, foundation, and corporate sources
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Maintain strong relationships and accountability with funders and donors

Community Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with government, funders, partner organizations, members, and communities affected by HIV, Hep C, and substance use
• Manage relationships with staff, volunteers, contractors, and the Board
• Increase ACAS’s visibility through community engagement and regional networks

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–5 years of senior leadership experience in community services, health administration, or health-focused non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated management experience in operations, programs, finances, and human resources
• Proven fundraising experience and strong fiscal oversight
• Knowledge of sexual health, HIV, Hep C, STBBIs, and health promotion informed by social determinants of health
• Experience working with people living with HIV, LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, people who use drugs, and marginalized communities; experience with East and Southeast Asian communities is an asset
• Understanding of GIPA/MEPA, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and harm reduction principles
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Fluency in one or more East or Southeast Asian languages is an asset