Careers at the ODA

Job Posting: Chief Financial Officer

Ontario Dental Association (ODA)
Location: Toronto | Flexible Hybrid or Remote Options
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Application Deadline: July 28, 2025

Chief Financial Officer

Modernize Systems. Drive Impact. Lead With Vision.

The Opportunity:

The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is seeking a visionary and technically grounded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead Finance, IT, and Property through a pivotal period of transformation, modernization, and strategic growth.

With over 10,000 members and a 150+ year legacy, the ODA is a trusted voice in health advocacy and professional leadership, and sound stewardship. As we implement our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, the CFO will be instrumental in aligning financial stewardship with enterprise resilience, digital transformation, and member value.

This is more than a finance role—it’s a chance to shape how plans are resourced, measured, and delivered at scale.

The CFO provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, IT, and property functions to support the ODA’s mandate, governance, and long-term sustainability. As a core member of the Executive Team, the CFO shapes strategy, ensures financial integrity, and cultivates a risk-aware, opportunity-focused culture.

The CFO reports directly to the CEO and serves as the primary financial advisor to the Audit Finance and Risk Board Committee, the Board of Directors, attending all AFRC and Board meetings and supporting financial oversight, enterprise planning, ODA investments and fiscal stewardship. The CFO oversees a team of three (3) direct and six (6) indirect reports across Finance, IT, and Property.

This role calls for a systems thinker who can translate resources into mission impact while championing digital modernization, proactive risk management, and strategic advocacy.

Who We Are:

The Ontario Dental Association represents over 90% of the dentists in Ontario.  We advocate for our members, promote optimal oral health, and support successful professional lives and general well-being. To achieve this, we:

• Promote the highest standards of dental care.
• Work with governments, the private sector, and other health-care professionals.
• Advocate on public policies that affect the practice of dentistry and the oral health of people in Ontario.
• Raise public awareness of how important oral hygiene is and its connection to overall health.
• Provide our member-dentists with programs, services, and products to support their role as leaders of the oral health care team.

The ODA is committed to excellence, community impact, and continuous improvement. Our team values collaboration, integrity, and innovation as we strive to advance dental care and support our members’ needs.

What You Will Do:

The CFO will lead a high-performing team across Finance, IT, and Property in a complex, member-based environment. This role is responsible for overseeing strategic financial leadership, modernizing core systems, and strengthening financial governance. You will leverage financial analysis and scenario modeling to support executive decision-making, proactively identifying revenue growth opportunities and cost optimization strategies that enhance organizational impact and sustainability.

Key areas of contribution include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership and Board Reporting
• System Modernization and Digital Strategy Execution
• Risk Management, Audit, and Investment Oversight
• Financial Policy, Compliance, and Internal Controls
• Support for 39 Component Societies
• Enterprise Performance Enablement and KPI Development
• Team Capability Building and Cross-Functional Alignment
• Advocacy Support through Financial Modeling

What You Bring to The Role:

You are a seasoned finance executive ideally with experience in not-for-profit or association environments and a proven track record of transformation. You bring deep technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and a systems mindset — with the ability to modernize platforms, strengthen financial governance, and enable well-informed decisions in complex, member-based contexts. You understand how to partner with Boards, steward constrained resources, and lead change with clarity, accountability, and trust. We need you to bring a business-oriented lens to financial strategy—linking data-driven insights to enterprise decision-making, while championing initiatives that drive revenue enhancement, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation,

You will have:

• CPA designation (CPA, CA preferred).
• 10+ years of senior finance leadership.
• Experience working with complex boards and committees.
• Deep knowledge of ASNPO and CRA rules.
• Broad IT and systems implementation experience.
• Strategic mindset with strong process improvement orientation.
• Collaborative leadership style and advanced communication skills.

What Success Looks Like:

After 12 to 18 months in the role, you will be recognized for:

• Leading a confident and seamless transition into the CFO role, supporting staff and leadership through change while maintaining continuity and stability.
• Establishing trusted relationships with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team, contributing insightfully to strategic decisions and risk governance.
• Advancing the modernization of financial systems and reporting frameworks, resulting in clearer insights, faster processes, and more integrated decision-making.
• Strengthening support to ODA’s Component Societies through practical tools, shared services, and scalable policies aligned with organizational standards.
• Fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Finance and IT team with clear accountabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and momentum toward strategic goals.
• Accelerating the shift to integrated, real-time reporting tools and dashboards that enhance integrated decision-making across departments and with the Board.

Working at the ODA:

This is a full-time, permanent position. In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits plan that includes dental (of course!), a defined-benefit (DB) pension, as well as plenty of vacation days, personal days, and access to a health spending account.

The position is ideally suited for those living within commuting distance to our offices in downtown Toronto. The ODA offers flexible work arrangements, with a combination of remote and onsite work (hybrid). Located in the heart of Yorkville, parks, transit, and everything downtown Toronto has to offer.

The ODA is proud to be one of the GTA’s Top Employers 2025 – we think that says a lot about the culture and work environment we’ve built over the last 150+ years. We are all about growth and learning: every position in our organization offers both challenges and opportunities, and we encourage all our staff to establish themselves within and beyond their individual roles. Through our employee recognition program, we make sure that support and opportunity are always within reach.

To Apply:

Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is suitable for you based on the skills/competencies we have described. Please submit your cover letter and résumé to HR@ODA.ca by Noon – Monday, July 28, 2025.

All applications will be acknowledged, and selected candidates will be contacted for a preliminary discovery interview, typically within seven (7) business days of applying. We know that suitability for a role goes both ways —  You may have other questions – so feel free to connect with us in advance of applying. The posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete. We anticipate the first round of formal interviews to be scheduled the week of August 11, 2025.

The Ontario Dental Association is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, women, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at HR@ODA.ca.

Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025

Editor, Ontario Dentist

Shape Dialogue. Elevate Standards. Advance the Profession.

The Opportunity:

The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) invites expressions of interest to fulfil the role of Editor, Ontario Dentist (OD) – our official journal and a trusted platform by dentists, for dentists. Published ten (10) times per year and reaching over 11,000 member dentists and dental students, as well as other key groups, OD blends professional journalism, clinical relevance, and academic credibility.

We seek a licensed dentist who brings editorial judgment, scientific and policy acumen, and a passion for discourse that advances dental practice and policy. As the Editor, you will help guide OD into its next chapter, balancing consistency with innovation, including a growing digital presence.

Ontario Dentist plays a vital role in advancing the ODA’s mission by informing, connecting, and challenging the profession through credible, balanced, and inclusive editorial leadership.

What You Will Do:

As Editor, you will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on editorial expertise to ensure the publication’s quality, timeliness, and professional relevance. Responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic editorial direction and upholding OD’s tone and standards
• Soliciting, reviewing, and editing clinical and general content across formats
• Writing a lead editorial for each issue
• Collaborating with authors to ensure clarity, originality, scientific merit, quality and professional compliance
• Lead and engage with the Editorial Board, supporting collaborative input and advice, author recruitment, and issue planning
• Assessing submissions and advertisements for alignment with ODA policy, patient privacy, and regulatory frameworks/standards
• Ensuring balanced, fact-based coverage, including on complex or evolving issues
• Participating in events (e.g., General Council) to engage with decision-makers and enhance the publication
• Responding to member inquiries, letters to the editor, and editorial correspondence
• Contributing to the ongoing evolution of OD’s digital strategy and reader engagement

What You Bring to The Role:

To succeed in this role, you bring a strong combination of editorial judgment, professional credibility, and interpersonal agility. Ideal candidates will offer:

• DDS/DMD degree and active license to practice in Ontario
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• High degree of professionalism and editorial diplomacy
• Responsiveness and ability to manage publication timelines
• Comfort navigating sensitive topics and diverse member perspectives
• Interpersonal acumen, resilience, and the ability to foster respectful discourse
• A collaborative, relationship-centered style with ODA employees, volunteers, contractors and other internal and external contributors
• Familiarity with journal editorial processes and peer review (experience an asset)
• Experience or interest in digital content strategy is a strong asset

Ideal candidates must have:

• Prior experience writing for/working with a publication
• Active ODA membership (required by start date and must be maintained throughout the appointment)
• Strong interpersonal follow-through — including the ability to respond to editorial deadlines and team inquiries promptly and professionally

What Success Looks Like:

After 12 to 18 months in the role, you will be recognized for:

• Enhancing the editorial voice of Ontario Dentist while ensuring content remains relevant, balanced, and aligned with the ODA’s commitment to evidence-informed standards and professional autonomy.
• Establishing trusted relationships with internal partners (Managing Editor, Publisher, Design team, Health Policy team, CEO, President), and with contributors (Editorial Board, authors) and members/readers that enable smooth production and inclusive, positive discourse.
• Enhancing content diversity and responsiveness, including proactive inclusion of emerging issues and technologies (e.g., CDCP, AI, workforce trends) that reflect the evolving landscape of dental care and regulation.
• Maintaining a reliable and efficient editorial workflow, characterized by timely responsiveness, clear communication, and respectful collaboration with ODA staff and contributors.
• Fostering constructive dialogue with members, including through Letters to the Editor, General Council participation, and issue planning, while navigating controversy with diplomacy and sound judgment.
• Contributing to the publication’s digital evolution, with an openness to new formats and engagement strategies that broaden reach and reinforce OD’s relevance.
• Navigating political sensitivities with professionalism and discretion, balancing editorial latitude with awareness of internal dynamics and member perspectives.

Time Commitment & Fees:

This is an independent contractor role aligned to the Ontario Dentist’s 10-issue annual cycle. Fees per issue will be negotiated based on experience and scope. The new Editor will ideally collaborate with the outgoing Editor for one transitional issue between October and November 2025.

To Apply:

Please take the time to tell us about yourself in an expression of interest letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is suitable for you based on the skills/competencies we have described. Please submit your letter and curriculum vitae to Sue Kavanagh, Principal Consultant, CleaHRStrat Consulting Inc. Sue.Kavanagh@CleaHRStrat.ca by 5pm – Friday, August 1, 2025.

All expressions of interest will be acknowledged, and selected candidates will be contacted for a preliminary discovery interview, typically within seven (7) business days of applying. We know that suitability for a role goes both ways: You may have other questions – so feel free to connect with us in advance of submitting. The posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete. We anticipate the first round of formal interviews to be scheduled mid to late August.

The ODA is committed to equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, women, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request throughout the process.