CEO - Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA)

The Kingston and Area Real Estate Association (KAREA) is a not-for-profit professional association representing over 650 REALTORS who are also members of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Its jurisdiction spans Southeastern Ontario including the County of Frontenac (Kingston, North, Central, and South Frontenac, and Frontenac Islands), the County of Lennox & Addington (Greater Napanee, Stone Mills, Addington Highlands, and Loyalist Township), and the County of Leeds, along with all incorporated villages, towns, and cities within these regions.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for KAREA, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the association and oversee a small collaborative team of dedicated staff. Supporting a profession that conducts business in a rapidly changing and often challenging environment, you will operate under the direction of the President and Executive Committee, ensuring that their directives, and those of the Board of Directors, are effectively implemented. You will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the Association’s programs and activities to achieve strategic objectives and meet the needs of members and stakeholders. The Board will rely on your effective governance support and strategic leadership to position KAREA as a sought-after partner and trusted voice in the real estate profession.

As the ideal candidate, you are a results oriented and dedicated executive known as an effective administrator and trusted partner. You have leadership experience preferably gained in an association/non-profit and/or the real estate industry. You understand governance and what it takes to be successful in a member driven organization with multiple stakeholders. With a high level of political astuteness, you are an exceptional communicator and can advise and convey complex messages to a range of audiences. With proven hands-on experience delivering results, this presents an opportunity to play an important role within a dynamic industry.

To Apply

To fill this position, KAREA has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by September 9th at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30637

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Kingston and Area Real Estate Association 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 KAREA 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.