Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) is a not-for-profit organization that helps to build proud independent communities. Over 2,700 distinguished Volunteer Advisers (VAs) on the CESO roster share their professional experience by serving as mentors, advisers and trainers to our clients and partners at home and abroad.

VAs, all seasoned experts in their respective fields, are posted in communities to promote development, build economic capacity and support sustainable businesses.

Every year CESO completes approximately 1,500 assignments in collaboration with Canadian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal and international clients.

• Since 1967, CESO VAs have completed approximately 40,000 projects in more than 50 countries.
• CESO is governed by a board of directors including francophone, Aboriginal and regional representatives.
• Our international operations receive funding support from Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
• CESO’s Aboriginal activities are sustained through funding from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).
• In addition, funding from corporations, foundations and individuals drive the efforts of CESO at home and abroad.