Interim placements with purpose.
Join a network of professionals filling critical gaps during employee leaves—keeping businesses moving and protecting careers.
Lead with empathy.
Deliver with expertise.
A Leave Partner is an experienced interim professional who steps into a role during parental, medical, or other temporary leave. As a Leave Partner, you safeguard someone’s career, protect their reputation, and keep their team and projects moving until they return.
Leave Partners are entrusted with a dual responsibility:
Deliver results with speed and expertise—maintain momentum, lead projects, and support teams.
Safeguard someone’s career—protect their reputation, advocate for their contributions, and prepare a smooth return.
To be a Leave Partner with Mother Cover is to step in for someone, not simply fill a vacancy.
What we look for
10+ years of professional experience.
Proven leadership skills and ability to thrive in interim roles.
High emotional intelligence and alignment with our mission.
Backgrounds spanning marketing, HR, finance, operations, product, and more.
Ability to work remotely, with potential flexibility for hybrid or in-person opportunities.
Based in Canada or the U.S.
What it takes to be a successful Leave Partner
There’s zero room for egos. By becoming a Leave Partner, you’re agreeing to:
Make the person on leave look good—always protect their professional reputation.
Keep momentum moving—add value, solve challenges, and advance initiatives.
Be their advocate—keep their name visible with leadership and stakeholders.
Document with care—stay organized and create resources for a seamless handoff.
Respect the journey—remember this leave may be life-changing; take pride in supporting them.
