The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) provides legal advice, risk management services, legal assistance and professional liability protection related to nursing practice to over 175,000 eligible Canadian nurses across all Canadian provinces and territories. A non-profit legal support system created by nurses for nurses, the CNPS is specifically tailored to meet the professional liability needs of nurses in all professional nursing roles.

 

The inaugural Associate Chief Executive Office (CEO) works alongside the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to advance strategic priorities, ensuring CNPS remains relevant in a shifting healthcare landscape. A strong leader, they foster collaboration, facilitate communication, and provide expertise in legal matters and risk management. Additionally, they strengthen CNPS’s brand, build stakeholder relationships, and engage in professional liability and patient safety issues. Their role includes expanding membership, protecting investments, and ensuring nursing liability protection aligns with evolving challenges. 

 

As the ideal candidate for the Associate CEO role, you are a highly experienced legal professional with a strong background in health law and complex litigation across multiple Canadian jurisdictions. Accountable and values driven, you excel in fostering collaborative environments, building strategic partnerships, and driving responsive change. You thrive under pressure and are adept at managing high-stakes, multifaceted cases with precision and sound judgment. With demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and human resources, you will help CNPS to navigate the evolving health care sector, while leading with a people-first approach. Proficiency in both English and French is essential for this role.

 

To Apply

 

To fill this position, CNPS has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. For more information, please contact Sarah Tusz of Odgers at sarah.tusz@odgers.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 

CNPS is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and CNPS  throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.