Candidate Brief for: President & CEO For more information please contact: Michael Williams Dominik Legault Partner, Ottawa Consultant, Ottawa [email protected] [email protected] 613-667-0129 613-667-0134 Executive Search – President & Chief Executive Officer 2 Introduction On behalf of the Rideau Hall Foundation, thank you for considering this important opportunity. This Candidate Brief contains an overview of the organization, position, candidate profile, our search process, and a few points on which we would like to get your agreement at the beginning of the search. This document is intended to provide you with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material may be subject to change. We will do our best to keep you informed of any new developments over the course of the search. At any time during the search process, should you have any questions or require further clarification, we would be happy to assist. Additional information regarding the Foundation can be found on their web site at: www.rhf-frh.ca Please feel free to contact us should you have any additional questions. Thank you for your time and interest. Yours truly, Michael Williams Partner, Odgers Berndtson www.odgersberndtson.com Executive Search – President & Chief Executive Officer 3 The Rideau Hall Foundation The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is an independent and non-political charity which exists to amplify the office of the Governor General in its work to connect, honour, and inspire Canadians. Established in 2012, the RHF works in close collaboration with external partners to support initiatives that strengthen Canada’s identity, build capacity, and promote the advancement of a smart and caring nation. The Rideau Hall Foundation’s four pillars of activity – learning initiatives that strive for excellence and promote equality of educational opportunity; investing in Canadian leaders with transformative potential; widening the circle of giving and volunteering; strengthening Canada’s culture of innovation – speak to the role of the Governor General of Canada and the vision of the RHF’s Inaugural Chair, the Right Honourable David Johnston, 28th Governor General of Canada. In sum, the RHF serves as a catalyst, connector, and amplifier for initiatives that foster Canadian values and identity by utilizing the unique leadership role that successive Governors General can play in helping marshal the talent, energy, and resources of the country. Emerging from the incubation phase in 2016, the Foundation moved into a consolidation and growth period in which, under the leadership of the Board of Directors and President and CEO, Scott Haldane, the Foundation grew its profile and impact. The RHF now works in close collaboration with external (public, private, and not-for-profit) partners to support initiatives that strengthen Canadian identity, build capacity, and promote the advancement of a smart and caring nation. The RHF is once again in an exciting period of transition. With the installation of Canada’s 29th Governor General, Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, and as the RHF moves into it’s next phase of growth, the next President and CEO will play a critical role in ensuring the impact, relevance and sustainability of the Foundation. Position Description JOB TITLE: President & Chief Executive Officer REPORTS TO: The Board of Directors LOCATION: Ottawa, ON CANDIDATE PROFILE The President & CEO will lead one of the most unique charities in Canada. With the support of an influential Board of Directors, the new Chief Executive will capitalize on the work of the Foundation to date and lead the implementation of strategic and operational plans - driving the creation and execution of highly impactful programs consistent with board priorities. The President and CEO will build these www.odgersberndtson.com Executive Search – President & Chief Executive Officer 4 programs in close collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General and engage a diverse set of external partners to share ideas, resources, and program delivery. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership. The new President & CEO: • Cultivates and promotes effective working relationships with the Governor General, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, the Foundation’s board of directors, board committees, senior officials and key opinion leaders, external partners and advisors, professional service providers, and sector colleagues; • Builds on the Foundation’s role as a leader in the Canadian philanthropic landscape; • Ensures the continued development of the Foundation's assets, national and community networks and strategic areas of focus; • Oversees branding and reputation management of the Foundation and serves as a key spokesperson in communicating the Foundation's value proposition, thought leadership, progress, and impact. Organizational Management • Ensures clear definition of staff responsibilities; the recruitment, development, and retention of capable staff; and the empowerment of staff by providing management, mentorship, and professional development opportunities; • Oversees the development and implementation of effective financial and administrative practices, standards and systems to comply with fiduciary and legal requirements and best practice; • Establishes accountability standards and systems that track and ensure the Foundation's effectiveness, impact, and continuous improvement; • Ensures the achievement of revenue generating and fundraising goals through a comprehensive strategy to finance current operations and future expansion; • Leads the stewardship of donors and other key partners and influencers. CANDIDATE PROFILE Key Competencies • Demonstrable record of strong relations with boards, senior staff, strategic partners, donors and other stakeholders; • Proven leadership in resource development, and relationship cultivation experience with the ability to develop and activate commitments with a wide range of stakeholders and sectors; • Expresses objectives clearly and excites others to their potential impact; • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; • Ability to work in both of Canada’s official languages; bilingualism is seen as a desired asset. Key Attributes Knowledge • Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience www.odgersberndtson.com Executive Search – President & Chief Executive Officer 5 • Subject specific knowledge and experience related to: indigenous communities, education, innovation, and/or philanthropy • Basic knowledge of Canada's constitutional system of governance, role of the Governor General, and the policies and processes of the federal government Experience • Significant senior level leadership with specific experience in complex institutional and entrepreneurial contexts • Experience working within a complex, multi-stakeholder, not-for-profit with constrained resources • Existing leadership networks in Canada and abroad Work Environment Considerations • Willingness and ability to work flexible hours • Regular travel across Canada is required to fulfill the role Key Characteristics • Impeccable ethics, integrity, discretion and confidentiality • Superior leadership, communication, planning, and implementation skills • Adaptive team player with a collaborative spirit • Innovative and entrepreneurial • Passionate, committed, and results-oriented The Board of Directors of the Rideau Hall Foundation ➢ The Right Honourable David Johnston, Former ➢ Ross McGregor, Co-Founder, KCI Ketchum Governor General of Canada; Chair Canada ➢ Huguette Labelle, Former Deputy Minister, ➢ Evan Price, CEO, CO2 Solutions Government of Canada; Vice-chair ➢ Frank Rochon, Vice Chairman, Deloitte Canada ➢ Rahul K. Bhardwaj, President & CEO, The ➢ Indira Samarasekera, Former President and Institute of Corporate Directors Vice Chancellor, University of Alberta; Senior ➢ Amit Chakma, President & Vice-Chancellor, Advisor at Bennett-Jones LLP Western University ➢ Khalil Shariff, CEO, Aga Khan Foundation ➢ Zita Cobb, President, Shorefast Foundation Canada ➢ Paul Desmarais III, Senior Vice President, ➢ Nancy Southern, Chair, President & CEO, ATCO Power Corporation and Power Financial Ltd. ➢ Phil Fontaine, President, Ishkonigan Inc. ➢ Victor T. Thomas, Vice President, Prairie ➢ Udloriak Hanson, Deputy minister of the Region, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Department of Economic Development and ➢ Robert Harding, Former Chair and President & Transportation, Government of Nunavut CEO, Brookfield Asset Management ➢ Hon. Kevin Lynch, Former Clerk of the Privy ➢ Thomas G. Heintzman, Arbitrator and Council; Vice Chairman, BMO Financial Group; Mediator, Arbitration Place, Toronto Chair of SNC-Lavalin www.odgersberndtson.com Executive Search – President & Chief Executive Officer 6 ➢ Carol Lee, CEO and co-Founder, Linacare ➢ Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO, NRStor Cosmetherapy Inc. Inc.; former President & CEO, Home Depot ➢ Monique F. Leroux, Former Board Chair, Canada President & CEO, Desjardins Group; Strategic ➢ Benjamin P. Watsa, Founder and Chief Advisor, Fiera Capital and Chair of the Board of Executive Officer of Marval Capital Ltd. Directors, Investissement Québec ➢ Marie Wilson, Former Commissioner, Truth and Reconciliation Commission ➢ Counsel to the Foundation: Robert Prichard, Chair, Torys LLP www.odgersberndtson.com Executive Search – President & Chief