Executive Director - Peace Arch Hospice Society

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peace Arch Hospice Society

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing visionary leadership and operational oversight to the Peace Arch Hospice Society (PAHS), advancing its mission to deliver professional, compassionate, community-based bereavement and palliative care support (without charge). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED ensures PAHS’s strategic, financial, and operational success while fostering strong relationships with healthcare partners, donors, volunteers, and the community.

The ED serves as the primary ambassador for PAHS, championing its values, strengthening its profile, and ensuring high-quality programs and services aligned with evolving community needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership

• Manage program and services growth and ensure adequate resources to meet current and future needs
• Collaborate with the Board to develop and achieve PAHS’s strategic plan
• Identify opportunities to expand programs, partnerships, and community impact
• Monitor regulatory environment, healthcare trends, bereavement and palliative care trends and needs
• Bring developing public policy issues to the Board for discussion and seek Board approval for policy positions
• Ensure alignment of all activities with the organization’s mission, vision, and values

2. Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring effective, efficient and sustainable program delivery
• Develop policies to support the fair and consistent application of the administrative and legal aspects of the operations of PAHS
• Lead and support program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, healthcare standards, and best practices
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics and reporting systems

3. Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Board
• Ensure sound financial management, transparency, and accountability
• Oversee financial reporting and required audits,
• Manage effective risk management practices to ensure staff and volunteer safety and asset maintenance and protection
• Ensure financial assets are managed in accordance with Board investment policy
• Engage in fundraising, grant development, and donor stewardship

4. Board Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Board and PAHS
• Support Board effectiveness through timely reporting, governance support, and policy development
• Advise and inform the Board in a timely manner on strategic, operational, and risk matters
• Sit as an advisory and non-voting member of Board committees

5. Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Act as a key spokesperson and advocate for PAHS
• Build and sustain strong relationships with:

-Fraser Health and healthcare providers

-Community agencies and partners

-Donors, sponsors, and volunteers

• Enhance PAHS’s visibility and reputation within the community

6. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and support staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of inclusion, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and accountability
• Promote staff engagement, professional development, and organizational wellbeing
• Ensure effective human resource practices, including recruitment, performance management, and succession planning

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary degree in healthcare administration, not for profit management, business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in:

-Not for profit or charitable sector

-Healthcare, hospice, or palliative care environments

• Demonstrated experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Proven financial management and fundraising experience
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
• High emotional intelligence with a compassionate, service-oriented leadership style
• Ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and community partnerships

Key Attributes

• Passion for hospice, palliative care, and community service
• Integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Collaborative, inclusive, and empowering leadership approach
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• Compassion

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Based in South Surrey/White Rock region with community engagement across the service area
• Occasional evening/weekend commitments
• Participation in community events, fundraising activities, and Board meetings
• Start date for position July 1, 2026.

ABOUT PEACE ARCH HOSPICE SOCIETY

Peace Arch Hospice Society is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families facing life-limiting illness, grief, and bereavement. Through professional, compassionate care, skilled volunteers, and community support, PAHS provides vital bereavement and palliative support services , without charge, across the White Rock and South Surrey community.

Funding for PAHS services comes from donors, community fundraising events, bequests and investments and - providing a significant proportion of PAHS operating costs, a successful community supported Thrift Store.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Peace Arch Hospice Society offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that reflects the scope of leadership responsibilities and the importance of this role in the community.

• Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and sector expertise
• Benefits Package: Includes extended health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an employee assistance program
• Vacation & Leave: Generous paid vacation entitlement, statutory holidays, and additional paid leave consistent with not-for-profit sector practices
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including support for conferences, certifications, and leadership training

This role also offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in the community, while working alongside a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and partners.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: GROWTH & PROGRAM EXPANSION

A key focus for the Executive Director will be to lead the thoughtful growth and evolution of Peace Arch Hospice Society’s programs and services in response to increasing and evolving community needs.

Working in collaboration with the Board, leading staff and volunteers, and cultivating strong relationships with community stakeholders, the Executive Director will:

Program Growth & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to expand hospice, palliative, and bereavement services to better meet community demand
• Lead the development of new programs, including enhanced in-home supports, caregiver services, and grief and bereavement initiatives
• Ensure programs are evidence-informed, client-centered, and aligned with best practices in hospice, bereavement and palliative care support services

Capacity Building & Sustainability

• Grow organizational capacity—staff, volunteers, and infrastructure—to support current and future programs
• Align fundraising strategies with growth priorities, including major gifts, grants, and potential capital initiatives
• Ensure sustainable resourcing models to support both current and future service delivery

Community Reach & Accessibility

• Expand access to programs for underserved and culturally diverse populations within the community
• Enhance outreach, education, and awareness of bereavement and palliative care services
• Champion culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to bereavement and palliative care

Measurement & Impact

• Establish clear metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure program effectiveness and community impact
• Use available data and stakeholder feedback to continuously refine and improve services
• Report outcomes to the Board, funders, and community to demonstrate value and accountability

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter, resume and two references to the Board of Directors of Peace Arch Hospice Society at edrecruitment@pahospicesociety.org

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.