Employment type: full time The Opportunity We are seeking our next Executive Director lead the overall management, operations, and efforts of the Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) in Canada. Building on a strong platform, the Executive Director will bring strong business acumen, proven philanthropic fundraising experience, and solid people leadership skills to help us grow our revenues, awareness, and impact in Canada. This will be accomplished through fundraising and partnership development, advocacy and community engagement, and expanded programming initiatives in Canada. Reporting to the Board of the Juno Beach Centre Association, the Executive Director will work in collaboration with the Director at the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) in France to accomplish the JBCA’s mutual goals and objectives. Current priorities for the JBCA include completion of the ongoing capital campaign, expansion of program development and delivery in Canada, and growing the awareness of and engagement with JBCA across the country. These actions will collectively help to increase Canadian attendance at the Juno Beach Centre, which will further support JBC revenue. Development of a clear strategic vision and operational plan for JBCA will also be an important task for the new Executive Director to undertake in partnership with the Board and the Centre Director. As well, as JBCA continues to mature and professionalize, the Board will continue evolving its focus towards governance, high-level advocacy, and support of fundraising efforts and community engagement. Job Location: This position is fully remote, and can be performed from any location in Canada that permits reasonably easy access to any major domestic airport. The Executive Director is expected to have a separate and functional home office with a lockable door for privacy and confidentiality. Please note that this role requires business travel in Canada, as well as periodic travel to France. About Juno Beach Centre (France) The Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France. The Centre is dedicated to the transmission of the memory of Canadians who gave their lives for their country during the Second World War. It is alsoan educational space for new generations, highlighting Canada’s role in the preservation of freedom. For more information, please visit www.junobeach.org The Juno Beach Centre has a Director who leads the strategic, cultural, and museum operations at the JBC, directly shaping exhibitions, collections, and visitor programs. The Director manages day-to-day administration, budgets, human resources, and the overall maintenance and security of the facility and its grounds, as well marketing visitor experience. The Director is the primary liaison with local, French, and European Union governments, for both community and government relations purposes, and for any related funding for the Centre. The Director at the Juno Beach Centre reports to the President of the JBCA Board of Directors. The two teams (JBCA & Centre) collaborate together to ensure that key messages are consistent, plan for donor visits and major events, and on execution of some programs and initiatives including collaboration with the JBC boutique supply with Canadian products. The team in Canada plays a major role in guaranteeing the Centre its credibility in the field of history. Currently, JBCA staff also support the Juno Beach Centre with exhibit and program development. Additional Information About JBCA Impact Report 2025 (including financials) Capital Campaign: Honour The Past. Protect The Future. Exhibition & Events News Canada in the Second World War Sustainable Development About Juno Beach Centre Association (Canada) The Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) is a Canadian non-profit charitable corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors based in Ontario, Canada. The JBCA owns the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France. Our Mission: Advancing Canada’s Second World War legacy through remembrance, education, and a global commitment to peace and democracy. Our Vision: A Canada where the legacy of the Second World War inspires informed citizenship, democratic resilience, and national remembrance across generations. Our Values: Accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, ethical conduct, innovation, integrity, transparency, respect The core purpose of the JBCA is to: Provide a tangible and fitting memorial to Canada’s participation in the Second World War and recognize the emergence of Canada on the world scene; Remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by all Canadians who were part of the Allied victory in all theatres of war and at home; and Educate adults and children of today and future generations about the role of Canada in preserving the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy today. On the day to day, the Juno Beach Centre Association staff and team in Canada are responsible for: Raising funds for both the Juno Beach Centre in France and for JBCA programs, operations, and staff in Canada. Collaborating closely with the Centre staff in the development of exhibits and programs in France. Developing and delivering all JBCA programs and initiatives in Canada. Growing awareness of and engagement with the JBCA and the Centre through outreach, community engagement, and advocacy. Supporting the JBCA Board of Directors. Currently there is a team of four staff who generate about $1.5 million CAD per year. Capital Campaign: Honour The Past. Protect The Future. The Juno Beach Centre has a bold vision to preserve, develop and inspire as a Canadian landmark, to become a model institution in sustainability, and to help preserve and steward land in the area. The whole world is watching as donors on both sides of the Atlantic join hands once again to create a once-in-a-generation legacy and experience to keep the story alive for future generations. Governments and donors in France and Canada, whose unending gratitude and friendship continu