CSC Executive Director Nick Franjic, CAE
Announces Retirement
At the CSC 2025 Annual General Meeting, Executive
Director Nick Franjic, CAE, announced his intention to retire prior to the 2026
AGM, following more than three decades of dedicated service to the association. With Nick’s planned departure, CSC has officially
launched the search for its next Executive Director to lead the organization
into its next chapter.
Position: Executive Director
Construction
Specifications Canada (CSC)
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown)
|Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: October 16, 2025
About CSC
Construction Specifications
Canada (CSC) is a national not-for-profit association that has been supporting
Canada’s construction community since 1954. CSC is dedicated to educating,
connecting, and leading the design and construction community to achieve
excellence in project delivery and represents over 1,600 members from 17
chapters across the country, including specification writers, architects,
engineers, manufacturers, contractors, building owners, and suppliers.
With the planned retirement
of our current Executive Director, we are seeking an innovative, strategic, and
collaborative leader to guide the organization into its next chapter.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the President
and accountable to the Executive Council and Board of Directors, the Executive
Director (ED) plays a vital leadership role within CSC. This is both a
strategic and hands-on position—part connector, part facilitator, and part
operational leader. The ED will:
- Support a
volunteer-based governance model
- Provide visionary and
operational leadership
- Promote membership
engagement and growth
- Strengthen CSC’s voice
within the construction industry by enhancing partnerships and external
relationships
- Ensure operational and
financial management excellence
- Champion innovation in
education and professional development
Candidate Profile
Education
& Experience
- Degree in business
administration or related field or experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a
senior management role; experience with non-profits or associations is
preferred.
- CAE designation
(Canadian Society of Association Executives) is an asset.
Leadership
Attributes
- Strategic and
forward-thinking, with a growth mindset.
- Collaborative,
diplomatic, and emotionally intelligent.
- Effective communicator
and relationship builder.
- Entrepreneurial and
results-driven.
Skills
& Knowledge
- Proficiency in French is an asset.
- Strong financial and
business acumen.
- Familiarity with
governance and volunteer leadership models.
- Knowledge of the
construction industry or related sectors is an asset.
- Proficient in
leveraging digital platforms and social media to drive engagement.
- Attention to detail and
organizational skills
Why Join CSC?
This is an opportunity to
shape the future of a well-respected national association with deep roots in
Canada’s construction sector. You will work with passionate volunteers and
professionals, lead impactful initiatives, and help elevate the value and visibility
of specifications and construction knowledge across the industry.
To review a more comprehensive outline of the
opportunity go to CSC Search
CSC is committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all
backgrounds and experiences.
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