ontario real estate association

(OREA)

Chief executive officer

Position Profile

Organization: Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Board of Directors (Current Chair: Cathy Polan, incoming chair (March 2026, Kim Fairley)

Location: 15 Kern Road, North York, Ontario (Full-Time in office)

Team: 52 – six direct reports

Key Internal Relationships:

·       Board of Directors

·       OREA Senior Leadership Team (currently six direct reports)

Key External Relationships:

·       Ontario’s 23 Real Estate Boards & Associations

·       Ontario Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates

·       Maintaining strong community relationships as the leader and ambassador of OREA among external stakeholders

Is This You?

You would have a deep professional satisfaction helping REALTORS® and those they serve, thrive. Described as a humble, confident, proven and values driven business leader with excellent communication skills, you have experience leading an organization grounded in advocacy, government relations and community. You have reported to a Board and have held P&L accountability with oversight for Finance, Advocacy, Operations, Public Affairs, Communications, Human Resources and Partnerships.  Holding a high-profile position doesn’t daunt you, nor does public speaking, managing media or working with a committed Board of Directors. In fact, it excites you!

You are most comfortable when you are at the heart of a multi stakeholder environment, working towards a common goal. You lead with strategy – meaning you want to know what success looks like, you build plans to achieve that success, you align teams against the common goal, and then you work with a relentless drive to achieve those goals. Some may say you have a commitment to excellence – you like to think of it as just acting on the best interests of the organization you represent.

Your communication skills are exceptional. You listen first, act second, talk third. You are a passionate Ontarian, and you believe wholeheartedly in the mission and vision of OREA.

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