The ideal candidate for this leadership position at our client is a collaborative and transparent leader who fosters open communication and teamwork at all levels of the organization. They uphold a representative governance model in close collaboration with member institutions and possess creativity, a clear vision, sound judgment, and a strong sense of initiative to guide our client toward its long-term objectives. With significant senior leadership experience, preferably in a university environment or within the non-profit sector, they have a proven ability to build trust-based relationships, create impactful partnerships, and ensure organizational performance and adherence to the highest ethical standards. Additionally, they communicate effectively in both official languages, adapting their approach to diverse audiences.Driven by a deep commitment to member service and our client's mission, the ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of research library environments and a keen awareness of the sector's strategic issues. They excel in leading effective advocacy and representation initiatives, as well as generating broad engagement around ambitious projects that will strengthen the association's relevance and impact on both the national and international stages. Overall, the successful candidate will play a key role in advancing our client's mission and strategic objectives through their leadership, vision, and ability to build strong relationships and partnerships within the research library community.