Hi. We’re Trellis.
Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.
With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis – and we’re always growing!
Our Values
Our values define who we are and guide how we work together to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
At Trellis, these values are more than statements. They are choices we make every day with the people we support, with one another and in the communities where we work.
Our Commitments
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our teams and program participants and reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work, with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and individually.
What Trellis Offers
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. Benefits start from Day 1 of employment and include:
The Role: Director (Full-time)
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and values-driven Director who is energized by growth, complexity and possibility.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who sees leadership as more than a title. You will lead with purpose, build trust, support the growth of others and help create the conditions for strong teams and meaningful outcomes.
As Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of programs and services. Leading through Managers, you will strengthen program quality, team capacity, partnerships, financial sustainability and client outcomes. You will contribute to the broader direction of Trellis by bringing forward insight, identifying opportunities and helping turn strategy and ideas into action.
This is not a role focused on maintaining the status quo. Trellis is continually learning, evolving and growing. We are looking for a leader who is excited to navigate complexity, challenge assumptions, build alignment across diverse perspectives and help shape what comes next.
The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic thinking, operational discipline and a strong possibility mindset. You will be comfortable making thoughtful decisions in uncertainty, leading through change and supporting others to do hard things together in a sustainable way.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
What You Bring
You are a strategic and people centred leader who can bring clarity to complexity while staying grounded in relationships, purpose and outcomes. You lead with confidence, recognize the expertise and lived experience others bring and create space for people to contribute, grow and take ownership.
You are energized by the opportunity to build strong teams, navigate change, develop partnerships and challenge the status quo.
You bring:
You May Be a Great Fit If
You are a leader who:
If you are excited by meaningful work, complex challenges, strong teams and the opportunity to help shape what comes next, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Join Our Growing Team
The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff - people who are committed to their work everyday and eager to make an impact while continuing to grow their expertise. We’re always growing and we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with us!
We appreciate your interest and thank all of those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted!
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Open job postingAbout the company
The Trellis Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals facing challenges related to mental health and addiction.