Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: British Columbia (Remote; some in-person availability required)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000–$140,000 plus competitive benefits

About SSBC

Sport Safeguarding BC (SSBC) is an independent organization newly established to promote safe, inclusive, and accountable sport environments across British Columbia. SSBC provides leadership in safeguarding, prevention, and the management and resolution of concerns related to abuse, maltreatment, and harassment in provincially funded amateur sport.

The Opportunity

SSBC is seeking its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its foundational launch and implementation phase. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will play a central role in shaping SSBC’s organizational structure, service delivery model, partnerships, and long-term impact.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and valuesdriven leader to help build a trauma-informed, accessible, and trusted safeguarding system for amateur sport in British Columbia.

Position Summary

SSBC is seeking its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO): a strategic, values-driven, and systems-oriented person to lead the organization, beginning with its organizational design and implementation phase. We also welcome expressions of interest for alternative teamsbased approaches to providing leadership for SSBC.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for translating SSBC’s vision into an operational, trauma-informed service delivery model. This includes designing and implementing an intake and triage system, establishing early resolution and investigation pathways, and leading a phased, iterative rollout of services for provincially funded amateur sport organizations in British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Vision & Organizational Design

• Operationalize SSBC’s vision into a comprehensive service delivery model grounded in:
  • Prevention and early intervention
  • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices Accessibility
  • Lead the design and implementation of a “one-door” model for raising and managing concerns
• Develop and execute a multi-year, iterative rollout plan, including pilot phases, evaluation, and scaling
• Establish success indicators, evaluation frameworks, and continuous improvement mechanisms
• Identify and respond to emerging risks, trends, and policy developments in safeguarding and safe sport

2. Service Delivery & Program Development

• Design and implement SSBC’s concern management system, including:
  • Navigator-based intake, triage, and ongoing support
  • Early resolution pathways (e.g., conflict coaching, facilitated/shuttle discussions)
  • Criteria and processes for escalation to investigation Establish and oversee:
• A navigator role as a consistent point of contact for individuals
  • Internal early resolution capacity
  • External rosters of mediators, facilitators, and investigators with appropriate training and diversity
• Ensure all services:
  • Minimize re-traumatization and administrative burden for participants
  • Provide clear, accessible information and options
  • Support individuals throughout the full lifecycle of a concern
• Develop protocols for handling serious harm and risk, including alignment with legal processes where applicable

3. Organizational Build & Operations

• Lead the establishment of SSBC, including:
  • Organizational structure, staffing plan, and operational systems
  • Policies, procedures, and service standards
  • Technology and data management systems to support intake, tracking, and reporting
• Recruit and lead staff (e.g., navigator, administrative support, early resolution roles)
• Establish an operational model with virtual intake and flexible service delivery

4. Board Relations & Governance

• Build a strong, transparent, and collaborative relationship with the Board
• Provide strategic advice on service model refinement, rollout, and organizational growth
• Support governance development, including policy frameworks and Board recruitment
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, bylaws, and governance standards

5. Stakeholder Engagement & System Leadership

• Serve as SSBC’s primary representative with government, viaSport, and sector partners
• Build relationships with:
  • Provincial and national sport organizations
  • Safeguarding and regulatory bodies
  • Community and advocacy organizations
• Position SSBC as a trusted, independent system partner in safe sport
• Support alignment with public policy priorities and long-term funding strategies

6. Communications & Public Trust

• Lead the development of communications aligned with service rollout and public education

7. Financial Management & Sustainability

• Develop and manage the annual budget and financial systems
• Ensure strong financial controls and accountability
• Lead funding strategy development, including government engagement and long-term sustainability planning
• Oversee responsible use of public funds and pilot-phase investments

8. People, Culture & Values

• Build a values-driven organizational culture grounded in:
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Cultural safety and inclusion
  • Independence and integrity
  • Foster a psychologically safe, collaborative, and high-performing workplace
  • Ensure staff and contractors are trained and aligned with SSBC’s service model and principles

Core Competencies

Systems Leadership & Design

Ability to build new models and systems in complex, high-stakes environments

Trauma-Informed & Values-Based Leadership

Deep commitment to safety, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practice

Strategic Execution

Ability to translate vision into practical, phased implementation

Relationship Building

Trusted partner across government, sport, and community sectors

Judgment & Integrity

Qualifications

We know great candidates bring a range of experiences and strengths. If you see yourself reflected in some of the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply.

• Post-secondary education in public administration, law, social services, sport management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience building, leading, or scaling programs, systems, or organizations in complex and evolving environments
• Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding, safe sport, and/or regulatory or oversight systems
• Experience designing and implementing trauma-informed, client-centred service models
• Experience working with government and public sector stakeholders
• Experience supporting and working with Boards and governance structures
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including strategic thinking, decision-making, and organizational development

Additional Assets

• Experience in mediation, investigation, or dispute resolution systems
• Knowledge of Indigenous approaches and culturally responsive processes
• Understanding of the Canadian sport system

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment within British Columbia
• Candidates must be based in British Columbia or willing to relocate
• Occasional travel within the province and nationally
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic startup environment

Application Process

Deadline: June 22, 2026

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Submission:

Please submit all materials to: sarah.mccabe@safesportbc.ca

Equity and Inclusion

SSBC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and from communities that reflect the diverse participants SSBC serves, including Indigenous, racialized, rural, and equity-deserving groups.

Applicants with disabilities can request accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, in accordance with The Accessible British Columbia Act (ABCA) and the BC Human Rights Code.

About Sport Safeguarding BC

Sport Safeguarding BC (SSBC) is a newly established independent organization created to support safe, inclusive, and accountable sport environments across British Columbia.

SSBC provides a province-wide approach to sport safeguarding through independent concern management, coordinated response mechanisms, and system-wide leadership in safe sport practices. The organization’s work is grounded in principles of independence, transparency, cultural safety, trauma-informed practice, and fairness.

Working alongside provincial and national sport partners, SSBC aims to strengthen trust and accountability within the amateur sport system while ensuring accessible, consistent, and survivor-centred processes.

Current organizational priorities include:

• Launching an initial pilot phase of service delivery
• Establishing organizational operations and governance structures
• Building relationships with designated sport organizations and sector partners
• Developing policies, procedures, and complaint resolution pathways
• Recruiting foundational staff and service providers
• Establishing SSBC’s communications, brand identity, and public presence

SSBC is currently in an exciting start-up and growth phase, offering a unique opportunity for a founding CEO to help shape the organization’s strategic direction, culture, operational model, and long-term impact across the province