Ewart Angus Homes Incorporated (EAHI) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to enriching the lives of people living with dementia. Guided by its vision, “Joyful Living. Every Day,” and mission, “Creating Joyful Living for people living with dementia,” EAHI has built a strong legacy of compassionate, person-centred care. Founded in 1970 through a legacy gift from Ewart Angus, the organization originally focused on housing for seniors in the greater Toronto area before evolving into a specialized provider of dementia care and supportive housing.
EAHI established Its services with the opening of Angus House in 1999 on Merton Avenue near Mt. Pleasant, a multi-level complex offering market-rent apartments and supportive housing for people living with dementia. Building on that foundation, the organization opened a second site as Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home in 2006. Located in North York on Bayview Avenue, Cedarhurst is a 26-bed not-for-profit retirement home purpose-built exclusively for people living with dementia. Widely recognized as a pioneer in specialized dementia care, Cedarhurst fosters a culture rooted in joy, love, personal choice, and hope, creating a home-like environment where residents can live with dignity and meaning. Today, EAHI continues to build on its legacy through a continuum of housing and support services for people living with dementia that reflect its longstanding commitment to innovation, compassion, and joyful living.
Executive Director
As the senior operational leader of Ewart Angus Homes Incorporated, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, culture, administration, and operational management of Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home and Angus House. Reporting to the President and Board of Directors, the Executive Director will guide the advancement of the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, and distinctive model of dementia care while ensuring the long-term sustainability and operational excellence of the organization.
This role requires a highly visible, hands-on leader who will build credibility and trust with residents, families, staff, and partners by leading from within the home. The Executive Director will foster a culture of psychological safety, accountability, compassion, and service, while ensuring Cedarhurst remains both a loving home and a well-run organization. The successful candidate will bring strong operational experience from within a seniors’ care residence environment, alongside a deep commitment to human-centred care, people leadership, and values-based decision-making.
Executive Director Responsibilities
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of eight years of experience working within retirement homes or long-term care supporting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with at least five years of relevant senior leadership experience in health care administration. They will have demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy and program development, financial oversight, vendor and facilities management, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex care environments.
The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of seniors’ care, dementia care, and the relevant legislative and regulatory environment, including the Retirement Homes Act, RHRA requirements, workplace health and safety, employment standards, and broader Ontario health care system regulations. Experience working within a charitable organization and alongside a Board of Directors will be considered a strong asset. A Master of Health Science in Health Administration, business education, or related advanced education in health policy, business, or managerial sciences is preferred.
This leader will be known for their strong presence, relational leadership style, and ability to collaborate with and influence senior-level sector partners. They will have a passion for advancing dementia care and services. They will also have proven success building trusting relationships with residents, families, powers of attorney, staff, and community stakeholders, and will lead with professionalism, empathy, maturity, and integrity. The successful candidate will bring sound business and operational discipline, strong communication skills, financial acumen, and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively to support decision-making and Board reporting.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $150,000
To Apply
Applications should include an updated CV and a letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications for the position. To apply online, please visit the Mirams Becker website: https://www.miramsbecker.com/executive-director-EAHI-and-Cedarhurst-Dementia-Care-Home.
For a conversation in confidence, please contact Natalie Woods at natalie@miramsbecker.com or Noelle Smith at noelle@miramsbecker.com.
Ewart Angus Homes Inc. and Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
