World Federation of Chiropractic
Location: Global, with regular international travel
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-time appointment
Preferred start date: October 1, 2026
About the World Federation of Chiropractic
The World Federation of Chiropractic is an international not-for-profit organization representing national chiropractic associations worldwide. WFC works to advance awareness, utilization and integration of chiropractic internationally and is in official relations with the World Health Organization.
About the Role
The World Federation of Chiropractic is seeking a dynamic, values-driven and highly motivated individual to serve as its next Secretary-General.
The Secretary-General is WFC’s principal executive and operational leader, responsible for strategic leadership, operational delivery, Board support, Secretariat leadership, member engagement, financial stewardship, governance, stakeholder relations and international representation.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Secretary-General will lead the implementation of WFC’s strategic priorities, oversee the Secretariat, support effective governance, manage key stakeholder relationships and ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.
This is a global executive leadership role. It is not an administrative secretary, executive assistant, office administration, advisory-only or consultant role.
The successful candidate must be equally effective in strategic leadership and practical operational execution. As the leader of a lean, globally distributed organization, the Secretary-General must be comfortable working at Board level while also being actively involved in day-to-day organizational delivery.
Further Information
Candidates are encouraged to review the full Secretary-General recruitment document before applying: https://www.wfc.org/news/documents/1656_web_26docs_secgenrecruitmentdocs.pdf
Key Responsibilities
The Secretary-General will be responsible for:
· Leading implementation of the WFC Strategic Plan 2024–2029.
- Supporting the Board of Directors, President, Executive Officers and Executive Committee with governance, reporting, strategic planning, priority setting and performance monitoring.
- Leading and supporting the Secretariat within a remote, globally distributed structure.
- Ensuring effective operational delivery, project tracking, documentation, reporting and follow-through.
- Strengthening engagement with WFC member national associations across diverse regions.
- Supporting member value, capacity building, communication and collaboration.
- Overseeing financial stewardship, including budgeting, financial reporting, resource allocation, revenue development, cost control and long-term sustainability.
- Acting as WFC’s primary focal point for engagement with the World Health Organization and participating in WHO-related meetings and activities as appropriate.
- Representing WFC in international forums, professional meetings, global health discussions, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
- Building relationships with member associations, regional federations, educational institutions, regulators, policymakers, healthcare organizations and other strategic partners.
- Protecting and strengthening WFC’s reputation, credibility and evidence-informed public communication.
- Ensuring compliance with legal, financial, ethical, governance and organizational requirements.
- Demonstrating WFC’s values of passion, accountability, respect, integrity and service.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
· Relevant advanced qualification or equivalent senior executive capability appropriate to a senior international leadership role.
- At least five years of senior executive leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare, professional association, not-for-profit, academic, public health, membership-based or international organization.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational management, operational leadership and financial oversight.
- Experience working effectively with Boards of Directors, Executive Committees, committees, volunteers, members and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, financial reporting, resource allocation and sustainable revenue development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, remote and internationally distributed organization.
- Proficiency with modern office technologies, digital communication platforms, project management tools and appropriate use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
- Availability and willingness to travel internationally, with reasonable access to a major international airport.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
The following would be advantageous:
· Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience.
- Advanced qualifications in business administration, healthcare management, public health, governance, association management, law or a related field.
- Experience in healthcare, public health, professional associations, regulation, academia, international organizations or membership-based organizations.
- Experience working with international organizations and global stakeholders.
- Experience in advocacy, policy engagement, cross-cultural collaboration or public representation.
- Knowledge of chiropractic, musculoskeletal health, health systems, professional regulation or public health.
- Additional language capability, especially Spanish or French.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
· A strategic and collaborative leader who can translate vision into action.
- A hands-on executive who can lead both high-level strategy and practical operational delivery.
- Comfortable working with a Board of Directors, elected leaders, committees, volunteers and a small Secretariat.
- Diplomatic, credible and culturally aware in international settings.
- Financially disciplined and able to support long-term organizational sustainability.
- Service-oriented toward member national associations.
- Evidence-informed in public communication and advocacy.
- Values-driven, ethical, accountable and respectful.
- Able to build trust across regions, cultures, professions and stakeholder groups.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit:
1. A current CV;
- A letter of interest explaining what has attracted them to this role;
- A written response to the following question:
“As the next Secretary-General of WFC, what would be your priorities for the first 24 months to support delivery of the WFC Strategic Plan 2024–2029?”
Applications should be submitted to: [email protected]
Application deadline: 5:00 PM ET on July 30, 2026
Candidate Process and Confidentiality
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in structured interviews, written and/or presentation-based assessment, and further discussions with the Selection Committee. Finalists may be subject to reference checks, due diligence/background screening and leadership psychometric assessment.
Candidate information will be treated confidentially and used only for the purpose of this recruitment process. Candidate information will be shared only with authorized individuals involved in the recruitment and selection process.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
