Interim Executive Director; Parental Leave Replacement

The Toronto Metropolitan Association of Part-time Students (TMAPS) is seeking candidates for a full-time
Temporary Executive Director
position to cover a parental leave from
May 2026 to November 2026
, with an anticipated start date of
early April 2026
and end date in
December 2026
to allow for transition and knowledge transfer.

The salary for this position is$90,000 annually, pro-rated for the contract term
, plusa comprehensive benefits package in accordance with TMAPS policies
. This is a
fixed-term contract
ending December 2026, with no guarantee of extension beyond the parental leave period.

The Temporary Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operations of the organization and workplace during the leave coverage period. This includes supervising five full-time unionized staff and advising and supporting five part-time elected Executive members. The role will focus on maintaining continuity of operations, organizational stability, and support for ongoing campaigns, services, and governance processes.

TMAPS is committed to employment equity and building an inclusive and representative workplace. Applicants from diverse communities, including:
First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, members of the queer community including two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual and gender queer people, and trans, non-binary and agender people are encouraged to apply. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact.

TMAPS is an independently incorporated students’ union working within the Toronto Metropolitan University
* community. This is
NOT
a Toronto Metropolitan University staff position.

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Application Form (Google account required):

• Posting Opens:February 13, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:March 2, 2026, 11 am
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Early April
• Expected Term Length:Early April to December
• This is a temporary position focused on organizational continuity during a transition period.

Interested candidates should submit a
resume and cover letter
via our application form (Google account required) by
11:00 a.m. on March 2, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in an online or in-person interview. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

• Current TMAPS Executive and Board members are not eligible to apply unless they first resign from their positions prior to the evaluation process for this position.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Ontario.
• Applicants must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, including (but not limited to) close personal relationships with current TMAPS staff, Executive members, or Board members; current contractual or financial relationships with TMAPS; or concurrent roles in organizations whose interests may reasonably be seen to conflict with TMAPS’ mandate.
• Any disclosed conflict of interest will be reviewed by the hiring committee and/or Board, and may result in disqualification if it cannot be appropriately managed in accordance with TMAPS’ conflict-of-interest policies.

• Manage and execute short- and medium-term planning related to TMAPS’s internal operations, campaigns, advocacy work, and services during the leave coverage period.
• Advise the Executive team on internal and external matters that may impact the organization and provide recommendations on all areas of the organization.
• Support the Board of Directors and Executive in governance, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure continuity of institutional knowledge, systems, and practices.
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable legislation, including employment law, privacy law, accessibility requirements, and nonprofit governance obligations.
• Identify, assess, and manage organizational risks, and…