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<h3>About SelfDesign Learning Foundation</h3>SelfDesign Learning Foundation (the “Foundation” or “SelfDesign”) is a mission-driven, non-profit educational charity serving learners and families across British Columbia through remote, personalized, and inclusive programs. Founded in 1985, SelfDesign has been recognized for its learner-centred model of education, which emphasizes self-agency, curiosity, and holistic development.With an annual budget of approximately $25 million, funded primarily by the BC Ministry of Education, SelfDesign supports approximately 2,000 K-12 learners and their families each year.&nbsp; SelfDesign does not currently employ staff and is supported by a community of approximately 200 independent contractors, including its leadership team, all of whom work entirely remotely across the province. SelfDesign does not operate a head office or brick-and-mortar locations.Its primary program, the SelfDesign Learning Community (SDLC), is a Ministry-certified independent school, delivered by a geographically dispersed team of educators and contractors. The Foundation also offers HomeLearners Network, a guided, online learning space for children and youth to connect with others and dive into their passions; and, SelfDesign Home Learning, a flexible option for those who wish to homeschool their children.The Foundation serves as the overarching entity providing strategic direction, innovation, and administrative infrastructure—including finance, IT, communications, procurement, and HR—across its programs.Strategic FrameworkSelfDesign’s work is guided by its Vision, Mission, Values, and four strategic pillars.<ul><li>Vision: A world deeply rooted in curiosity, compassion, and learning.</li><li>Mission: We facilitate lifelong learning and holistic personal growth through programs, opportunities, and support for people of all ages, with an emphasis on choice and self-direction.</li><li>Values: Lifelong learning, Relationships, Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, Quality.</li></ul>Strategic Pillars:<ul><li>Innovate – Explore new opportunities for impact and sustainable growth.</li><li>Engage – Nurture relationships within SelfDesign and with communities and allies.</li><li>Strengthen – Build on a solid foundation by enhancing programs, systems, and financial sustainability.</li><li>Excel – Use data, research, and best practices to ensure governance, leadership development, and excellence across the organization.</li></ul>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.selfdesign.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">www.selfdesign.org</a>.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>Chief Executive OfficerSelfDesign is seeking a compassionate, values-aligned, and strategic leader to guide the Foundation through its next chapter, which will emphasize capacity-building, operational excellence, and innovation through stakeholder and community engagement.Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide overall leadership across the Foundation and its programs, including the SelfDesign Learning Community. Despite the CEO title, SelfDesign, true to its origins as a convention-testing community of contractors, is not ideally operated through a top-down corporate decision-making model. Rather, sustainable strategies are collectively inspired through community engagement.This is a unique opportunity to lead one of Canada’s most innovative educational organizations at a critical inflection point of renewal, advancing its learner-centred mission while modernizing systems, strengthening collaboration, and fostering clarity and confidence across its community. The new CEO will take on a dedicated, experienced and values-driven leadership team and community, including many members who have shepherded the organization through its formative chapters, from rapid growth with its visionary founder, to establishing systems for sustainable growth, accountability, and innovation.Now, as SelfDesign has grown beyond a grassroots movement, its opportunity and challenge are to build upon their groundwork to continuously support and add unique value to their community of diverse learners while staying true to their strategic pillars and individualized, student-centred philosophy.Key ResponsibilitiesThe CEO’s main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Board Relations and Governance<ul><li>Act as the nexus between the Board and SelfDesign’s Leadership Team and community of contractors.</li><li>Work with the Board to create a Strategic Plan that works toward Board-defined priorities and organizational needs.</li><li>Ensure strong governance practices, provide transparent reporting, and support effective decision-making.</li><li>Advise the Board on emerging risks, opportunities, and trends in education and non-profit governance.</li></ul>Strategic and Operational Leadership<ul><li>Oversee and support SelfDesign’s activities across all areas to ensure they are in alignment with the mission, vision, values, and strategic framework of the Board.</li><li>Identify, assess, and plan to address needs, gaps, and risks across the organization.</li><li>Envision future organizational structure and roles, including leadership roles and functions, and compensation across the organization.</li><li>Create visibility and communication pathways within leadership as well as within the entire community of contractors.</li><li>Lead ongoing modernization initiatives that enhance digital systems, communication tools, and operational practices to support a connected, high-performing remote organization.</li><li>Build capacity, trust, and alignment in SelfDesign’s leadership team and across the organization.</li><li>Drive operational reform across SelfDesign to ensure effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. &nbsp;</li></ul>Financial Management<ul><li>Work with Chief Financial Officer to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulations, best practices, and alignment with SelfDesign’s values of integrity, transparency, and accountability.</li><li>Ensure sustainable alignment between financial resources and mission priorities, including equitable and competitive educator compensation.</li><li>Safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit standards.</li></ul>Government Relations and Community Engagement<ul><li>Provide general oversight and management and act as the school’s Authority Representative (per the Independent School Act) liaising with Government as required.</li><li>Serve as a visible and authentic advocate for SelfDesign’s philosophy and programs.</li><li>Build strong relationships with learners, families, educators, contractors, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Represent SelfDesign in government relations, advocating for resources, recognition, and policy alignment.&nbsp;</li></ul>Culture and Human Resources<ul><li>Ensure a virtual workplace environment that is inclusive, accessible, and conducive to collaboration and innovation.</li><li>Lead with empathy, authenticity, and accountability to foster a culture of inclusion, safety, diversity, and transparency.</li><li>Establish accessible, visible, and regular communication channels to escalate and advance opportunities, ideas, and challenges.</li></ul><h3>Essential Qualities and Experience</h3>Based on SelfDesign’s distinct philosophy, mission, and fully-remote operational model, the Search Committee will prioritize candidates who can demonstrate a clear understanding and clear alignment with their values. Professional and/or lived experience with home learning, or other individualized and person-centred programs is an asset, though not required. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;While this opportunity is designed and budgeted as a full-time executive leadership mandate, the Search Committee will also welcome applications from consultants (full-time or fractional, recognizing that fractional will likely require the majority of the consultant’s capacity), preferably with combined backgrounds in strategic planning, change management, project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development with comparable clients.SelfDesign welcomes experienced executive leaders to apply, and will shortlist candidates who best demonstrate most of the following qualifications:<ul><li>A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related field or discipline supplemented by a minimum of 10 years of progressively more senior experience with a minimum of 5 years at a leadership level within comparably complex and values-driven organizations delivering individualized programs and services.</li><li>Extensive experience successfully reporting up to, and working productively with, Boards.</li><li>Strong strategic, operational, and financial leadership skills, with demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, organizational development, and change management.</li><li>Demonstrated success in government relations and advocacy. Strong understanding of government funding and related operational and program budgeting.</li><li>Authentic, transparent leadership style; a listener and community builder who leads with empathy and approachability.</li><li>Full alignment with SelfDesign’s learner-centred philosophy and values; experience in education is an asset but not required.</li><li>Strategic understanding of enterprise technologies, digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and experience aligning technology with operations and programs.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and cultivate collaborative, values-aligned teams and promote accountability across a virtual and geographically dispersed environment.</li></ul><h3>Compensation and Search Process</h3>SelfDesign offers a competitive package, including an annual compensation range budgeted between $180,000–$220,000 (pro-rated for fractional arrangements), depending on experience. As this position is primarily remote, the CEO may be based anywhere in British Columbia. &nbsp;The search process may include longlist, shortlist, and committee interview stages. Finalists will be asked to provide comprehensive references and complete a thorough background check. We expect to begin our first review of applications by January 31, 2026.In the spirit of inclusion, we encourage candidates who require accommodations during the recruitment process to contact us directly in confidence.To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:info@mosaicsearch.ca" target="_blank">info@mosaicsearch.ca</a>.You are also welcome to contact Alana Briggs (<a href="mailto:alana@mosaicsearch.ca" target="_blank">alana@mosaicsearch.ca</a>) or Dave Namkung (<a href="mailto:dave@mosaicsearch.ca" target="_blank">dave@mosaicsearch.ca</a>) with any related questions. &nbsp;

Mosaic Search

CEO - SelfDesign Learning Foundation (British Columbia, Remote)

FVRCF SUMMARYThe Fraser Valley REALTORS Charitable Foundation (FVRCF) is a private charitable foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Fraser Valley by building endowment funds, granting to local charities, and supporting initiatives that improve outcomes for vulnerable youth. Serving Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, North Delta, Surrey, and White Rock, the FVRCF has grown into a fully operational, community-impacting foundation with more than three years of active granting.The Foundation recently celebrated a major milestone, surpassing $1 million in total grants distributed to organizations supporting vulnerable youth across the region. With established governance policies, a renewed multi-year strategic plan, and a committed Board of Directors, the Foundation has significantly increased its public awareness and strengthened its role as a philanthropic leader in the Fraser Valley. Public awareness and community visibility are top priorities guiding the Foundation’s next phase of growth.POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for leading the Foundation’s strategy, operations, fundraising, granting programs, and community presence. The Executive Director works closely with a highly engaged Board of Directors and multiple Board committees, ensuring strategies, culture, governance, and resources align with the Foundation’s mission and long-term priorities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership &amp; Governance<ul><li>Lead implementation of the Foundation’s multi-year strategic plan, with public awareness and fund development identified as top strategic priorities.</li><li>Work closely with the Board of Directors and multiple Board committees, providing guidance, information, and recommendations for effective governance.</li><li>Ensure all operational, financial, and granting policies are implemented, reviewed, and adhered to.</li><li>Foster an organizational culture rooted in transparency, accountability, and community service.</li></ul>Operations &amp; Financial Management<ul><li>Manage all operational functions—budgeting, forecasting, administration, bookkeeping, banking, and risk management—to ensure efficient and accountable operations.</li><li>Uphold robust financial controls and prepare timely financial statements, regulatory filings, reports, dashboards, and strategic forecasts to support informed Board decision-making.</li><li>Provide leadership to staff and contractors through role clarity, coaching, and performance accountability.</li></ul>Fund Development, Donor Relations &amp; Bursary Program Support<ul><li>Lead all fund development activities, including strategy development, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and donor recognition.</li><li>Strengthen existing donor relationships and cultivate new supporters, partners, and prospective contributors.</li><li>Support the growth, promotion, and donor engagement elements of the Bursary Program, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and community need.</li></ul>Granting &amp; Community Impact<ul><li>Manage all aspects of the Foundation’s granting program, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with strategic priorities.</li><li>Lead impact measurement activities, ensuring the Board and community understand the outcomes, stories, and long-term benefits of FVRCF grants.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with grantees and community organizations.</li></ul>Community Leadership, Public Awareness &amp; External Relations<ul><li>Drive public awareness as a top priority, increasing visibility of the FVRCF through communications, marketing, strategic storytelling, partnerships, and events.</li><li>Serve as a spokesperson, alongside the Board Chair, representing the Foundation with professionalism and clarity.</li><li>Build collaborative relationships with REALTORS, community leaders, government partners, donors, and charitable-sector stakeholders.</li><li>Represent the Foundation at meetings, events, and community functions.</li></ul>Administrative &amp; Policy Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage office operations, workflow, and annual planning cycles.</li><li>Write, implement, and revise policies and procedures consistent with best practices.</li><li>Stay current on regulations related to charitable operations under BC and federal legislation.</li><li>Secure legal or professional counsel as required.</li></ul>EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li>A post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.</li><li>A minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience in the non-profit or charitable sector.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working effectively with a Board of Directors and multiple committees.</li><li>Strong financial acumen and understanding of investment, budgeting, and financial management.</li><li>Experience in fund development, grant-making, bursary or scholarship administration, community engagement, and public relations.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Strong marketing and communications skills to support significant growth in public awareness.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply legal, regulatory, financial, and technical information relevant to charitable operations.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and comfort with donor databases and digital tools.</li><li>Experience in a member-based organization is an asset.</li><li>Graduate-level education or professional credentials (CFRE, CAGP, AFP) are strong assets.</li></ul>COMPETENCIES &amp; DISPOSITION<ul><li>Visionary leadership with the ability to anticipate and seize future opportunities.</li><li>Strong relationship builder who is authentic, trusted, and community-focused.</li><li>Skilled communicator and confident public speaker.</li><li>Effective influencer and negotiator.</li><li>Innovative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ethical, transparent, highly professional, and mission-driven.</li><li>Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and mentor others.</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills.</li><li>Strong writing skills for policies, reports, and strategic communications.</li><li>Self-motivated and results-oriented.</li></ul>

Fraser Valley REALTORS Charitable Foundation

Executive Director

Job Category: Senior Management / Executive LeadershipReports To: Board of DirectorsLocation: 29 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BCWork Arrangement: This role requires full-time (40 hours weekly), on-site presence at the VWHC’s resource centre in the Downtown Eastside to engage directly with staff, peers, volunteers, and community membersCompensation: $90,000/year (1.0 FTE)Job Type: This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 monthsPosting End Date: Open until filledVacation: 4 weeks paid vacation, pro-rated for the contract termBenefits: Extended health and benefits coverage included, following a three-month eligibility periodHours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., inclusive of two 30-minute breaks (one paid, one unpaid), negotiable and with some flexibility, as operationally appropriateABOUT THE VANCOUVER WOMEN’S HEALTH COLLECTIVE (VWHC)The VWHC is a grassroots non-profit that has proudly served our community since 1971. Our mission is to support all who self-identify as women and gender-diverse in fostering health, wellness, and equity through intersectional feminist approaches to advocacy, shared knowledge, and minimal-barrier programs and services. We operate a drop-in resource centre in the Downtown Eastside, offering essential resources, community care, and accessible education. In partnership with practitioners and community allies, we provide Indigenous cultural support, trauma-informed yoga, naturopathic care, and a range of holistic programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the people we serve.THE OPPORTUNITYThe VWHC is seeking a passionate, equity-driven, and visionary Executive Director (ED) with proven leadership experience, preferably in an ED or equivalent non-profit role, to guide the collective through a pivotal period of transition toward stability and sustainability. The successful candidate will bring principled leadership and strategic foresight to navigate complexity, rebuild foundational systems, and strengthen organizational resilience while upholding intersectional feminist, decolonial, and trauma-informed values.The VWHC is in a period of intentional renewal. Over the past six months, a volunteer Board of Directors has stewarded key leadership functions to ensure continuity and prepare the organization for its next phase. The ED will join a passionate, values-aligned team of four staff, alongside numerous peers and volunteers who bring heart and lived and living expertise to the shared work. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a unique intersectional feminist collective that advocates for health justice on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaʔɬ / Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations.ABOUT THE ROLEThe ED role requires full-time, on-site presence within a highly relational, community-rooted environment where staff, peers, volunteers, and community members rely on steady, accountable, and accessible leadership. This position requires balancing immediate operational needs with forward-looking planning that is grounded in community priorities, organizational realities, and intersectional feminist, decolonial, and trauma-informed principles.The ED’s practice will involve stabilizing existing systems as well as supporting a community-led strategic planning and implementation process. This includes leading assessment of structural needs and offering recommendations that reflect both community input and operational feasibility, to support informed organizational decision-making.This position is funded for the next year through local capacity-building support and is offered as a one-year contract with a three-month probationary period. This is a fixed-term position. The contract may be renewed, subject to a performance review and a reassessment of organizational direction and operational needs by the Board of Directors, to be conducted no later than three months prior to the contract’s end.The ED will steward the organization with the support and oversight of a volunteer Board of Directors. Onboarding will include orientation to governance and operations, with training provided by relevant Board officers within their respective scopes. Given the Board’s volunteer structure, sustained full-time shadowing is not possible, and the role is best suited to an experienced leader who can work with initiative and agency while engaging collaboratively with the Board.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFrontline interactions are a requisite to remain attuned to the lived and living realities of community members, and thereby foster trust, relational accountability, and effective support. Working in the Downtown Eastside requires being deeply comfortable within a vibrant neighbourhood where complex trauma, substance use, acute and chronic mental and physical health challenges, mental and physical violence, poverty, and systemic oppression intersect alongside profound resilience, cultural strength, and community care. With respect to the unique scope of practice of the ED, strong cultural humility; capacity for trauma and violence-informed, strengths-based engagement; skilled de-escalation and crisis intervention abilities; and comfort navigating dysregulation, conflict, and both mental and physical medical emergencies are necessities. Alongside fellow staff, the ED must uphold both safety and compassion, offering steady leadership while demonstrating genuine respect for the lived and living realities, unique expertise, and agency of community members.Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Work alongside advisors, board members, staff, peers, and volunteers in both rebuilding internal systems and strategic planning, fostering stability and sustainability.</li><li>Ensure that community needs and operational realities inform future directions by refining strategic priorities and translating them into actionable workplans.</li><li>Conduct an organizational assessment to identify and recommend sustainable long-term structural options that reflect community needs, operational realities, and equity-based practices, including the exploration of a collective leadership model.</li><li>Maintain accountability to community members, advisors, board members, staff, peers, volunteers, partners, and funders by nurturing a collective, inclusive organizational culture grounded in respectful power-sharing and role clarity.</li><li>Participate actively in regular Board and committee meetings as well as the organization’s Annual General Meeting.</li></ul>Organizational Oversight<ul><li>Oversee daily operations across physical and virtual spaces.</li><li>Supervise the delivery of all programs, services, and committee activities, ensuring alignment with both community and organizational needs.</li><li>Ensure staff, peers, and volunteers can carry out their responsibilities effectively, by strengthening role clarity, operational workflows, and coordination across teams.</li><li>Steward the revision of organizational policies and procedures to ensure alignment with strategic planning and evolving organizational priorities.</li></ul>Financial Management<ul><li>Provide executive oversight of organizational finances to ensure transparent, ethical, and sustainable financial practices.</li><li>Strengthen financial systems to support accurate reporting and compliance.</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and capacity.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate execution of payroll and bookkeeping.</li><li>Steward and approve financial reports, funder expenditure tracking, and budget-to-actual analyses as well as annual financial reporting to ensure accuracy and alignment with funder and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with CRA charitable reporting, grant requirements, and all other financial regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with the Resource Development Manager and Board on high-level financial planning related to revenue diversification and fundraising strategy.</li></ul>Community Partnerships &amp; External Relations<ul><li>Represent the VWHC in coalitions, advocacy tables, and community initiatives that advance the organization’s mission, vision, and values, and contribute to health equity and systemic change.</li><li>Build and maintain reciprocal, values-aligned relationships with funders, allies, media, service providers, and community organizations to strengthen service delivery, visibility, and collective impact.</li></ul>Human Resources &amp; Collective Culture<ul><li>Strengthen and steward HR policies, onboarding/offboarding processes, supervision practices, performance evaluations and management, and conflict-resolution pathways.</li><li>Serve as the primary HR administrator by maintaining personnel files, overseeing benefits administration, managing leaves and accommodations, upholding appropriate documentation, and ensuring WorkSafeBC and Employment Standards Act compliance.</li><li>Provide coaching-oriented supervision that fosters role clarity, equitable workloads, and sustainable practices that prevent burnout.</li><li>Ensure a safe, supportive, and anti-oppressive work environment by proactively addressing workplace issues, strengthening communication systems, and ensuring consistent implementation of policies.</li><li>Model and nurture a collective, relational, and power-conscious organizational culture rooted in justice, transparency, accountability, and shared care, while creating supported pathways for meaningful involvement of those with lived and living expertise.</li><li>Stay current with trends in non-profit development, and engage in professional development opportunities to strengthen the VWHC’s impact.</li></ul>Risk Management &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Develop and maintain clear, transparent policies and procedures that reduce operational, safety, and organizational risk and strengthen accountability.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to staff and community safety, funding stability, organizational reputation, and legal or regulatory compliance, ensuring proactive and timely responses to emerging issues.</li><li>Support the Board in maintaining the VWHC’s good standing with the BC Societies Act, CRA charitable regulations, WorkSafeBC requirements, the Employment Standards Act, and other relevant standards by upholding accurate documentation, preparing required filings, and implementing effective compliance systems.</li><li>Hold overall organizational responsibility and serve as the point of escalation for emergencies involving safety, legal, or reputational risk, recognizing that this does not constitute continuous on-call duty and that after-hours involvement is expected to be infrequent.</li></ul>ABOUT YOU<ul><li>You are a values-driven, steady, and relational leader who brings both vision and care to complex organizational environments. You:</li><li>Lead with systems-thinking, translating values into sustainable structures while supporting meaningful community involvement.</li><li>Approach organizational transition with clarity and purpose, strengthening capacity and fostering long-term resilience.</li><li>Embody an intersectional feminist, decolonial, and trauma-informed approach across all aspects of leadership and decision-making.</li><li>Bring both lived and living experience, alongside professional expertise, in navigating structural oppression and inequities within health care and social services.</li><li>Balance strong non-profit leadership with emotional and relational intelligence, demonstrating a deep commitment to collective care, accountability, and ethical practice.</li><li>Regulate yourself effectively in complex and high-stakes environments, navigating conflict, feedback, and boundaries with composure and discernment.</li><li>Engage challenges with steadiness and a solution-oriented mindset, offering stability, clarity, and trust during periods of change.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>A minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience within the non-profit sector, preferably as an ED or in an equivalent role, with demonstrated responsibility for organizational management and community-based service delivery.</li><li>Proven financial management and fundraising experience, including oversight of complex budgets and successful grant development, implementation, and reporting.</li><li>Demonstrated experience stewarding human resources, including staff supervision, performance management, and the application of trauma-informed workplace practices.</li><li>Strong strategic and operational problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in high-pressure environments.</li><li>Experience applying equity-based frameworks to policy, procedure, and systems development, with the ability to co-create and sustain internal structures.</li><li>Ability to cultivate and maintain values-aligned relationships within the organization and with external partners, grounded in integrity, respect, and mutual accountability.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of intersectional feminism, health equity, and decolonial practices, alongside familiarity with relevant community resources and networks.</li><li>Meaningful connection to the Downtown Eastside community.</li><li>Capacity to provide trauma-informed, accessible support to individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health challenges, substance use, and neurodivergence; including skills in de-escalation as well as crisis and emergency response.</li><li>Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A vulnerable sector check will be required for the successful candidate.</li></ul>HOW TO APPLYPlease submit your resume and a role-specific cover letter to <a href="mailto:vwhcboard@womenshealthcollective.ca" target="_blank">vwhcboard@womenshealthcollective.ca</a>.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. In alignment with our mission and commitment to providing safer spaces for women and gender diverse community members, this position is restricted to individuals who self-identify as women or gender-diverse. This hiring requirement is a bona fide occupational requirement as permitted under the BC Human Rights Code. The VWHC values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants within these identities to apply.We sincerely appreciate the time and effort of everyone who applies. While we are only able to contact those selected for an interview, we are grateful for your interest in supporting this important work.The VWHC is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us so we can support your needs.

Vancouver Women's Health Collective

Background:Everywoman’s Health Centre (EWHC) is an abortion and sexual health clinic operating in East Vancouver. In early 2027 EWHC plans to move to a new, larger, central Vancouver location and expand services to include procedural abortions, medical abortions, contraceptive services including IUDs and implants, sexual health services, and vasectomy.&nbsp;In preparation for this expansion, EWHC is recruiting leadership positions (non-union) to guide the organization through the transition and run the organization in the new location.&nbsp;EWHC is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This full-time permanent position is the most senior staff person and reports to the Board of Directors.&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ol><li>Strategic Leadership</li></ol><ul><li>Collaborates with the Board to establish, implement, and monitor the strategic plan, ensuring the operating plan, budget, policies, staff, and priorities are aligned with the core mission</li><li>Leads organizational excellence with attention to internal infrastructure and the mission,</li><li>Recommending new/enhanced services and programs as necessary</li><li>Pro-actively develops a current understanding of issues surrounding sexual health and abortion services in North America and, in particular, Canada</li><li>Pro-actively advocates for EWHC and its services</li><li>Organizes and attends all Board/Task Force meetings and retreats including setting the agenda in conjunction with the Board president, presenting reports, taking minutes, and implementing Board decisions</li><li>Immediately informs the Board of any significant security, legal or other risk issues</li></ul>2. Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Relations<ul><li>Conducts strategic internal and external communications, participating in meetings and liaising with key stakeholders</li><li>Maintains strong working relationships with our main funder, Vancouver Coastal Health, other clinics and healthcare programs, national organizations, political representatives, and others</li><li>Liaises with EWHC's legal advisor, giving instruction where appropriate or with Board direction as necessary (must be prepared to testify in court when necessary)</li><li>Represents EWHC in the media, through conference or other presentations, and in other venues as appropriate</li></ul>3. Operational and Human Resources Leadership<ul><li>Develops and ensures an effective, respectful, and collaborative working environment that retains and attracts a highly effective team</li><li>Provides leadership and operational performance management to Operations Manager, nurses and counsellors</li><li>Develops appropriate operational policies/procedures and ensures effective people practices are implemented (e.g., performance evaluation, hiring, termination, etc.), obtaining Board approval as required</li><li>Participates in and facilitates union negotiations as required for the betterment of the organization</li><li>Chairs Quality Council meetings including setting the agenda and preparing supporting materials</li><li>Leads contractual relationship with VCH including communications, implementation, report of deliverables and financial submissions</li><li>Manages the facilities including leasing and space planning</li><li>Ensures the clinic is appropriately equipped and maintained</li><li>Collaborates with the Medical Director on CPSBC accreditation processes</li><li>Follow-up on patient complaints by leading investigation and coordinating the responses to complaints</li></ul>4. Financial Integrity and Revenue Development<ul><li>Acts as the key oversight and financial control of the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to the approved budget</li><li>Supervises the bookkeeper, ensuring financial controls are in place</li><li>Prepares the annual budget for review by the finance Task Force and presentation to and approval of the Board</li><li>Seeks and develops funding sources and opportunities, and negotiates with the funder to secure adequate funding for clinic operations</li><li>Reviews monthly financial information prepared by the bookkeeper and reports them to the Board</li></ul>5. Risk Mitigation<ul><li>Oversees the identification and mitigation of risks (which can include operational, financial, and reputational risks among others)</li><li>Ensures the provision of adequate insurance for Directors’ Liability, facility and properties, staff coverage and other, as required</li><li>Ensures that organizational practices are in compliance with all regulatory and legal standards</li></ul>Qualifications:1. Education and Experience<ul><li>Post-secondary degree in health administration, business, or a related discipline; Master’s</li><li>preferred</li><li>10-15 years of experience in a leadership position; preferably in a health care and/or non-profit environment</li><li>Experience working with a governance Board</li><li>Previous experience in strategic, operational and business planning, including developing business cases and performing financial analyses</li><li>Previous experience with and knowledge of sexual and reproductive health issues preferred</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to prioritize competing demands</li><li>Strong technology skills and experience</li><li>Strong human resources skills; experience in a unionized environment preferred</li><li>Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Must be legally entitled to work in Canada</li></ul>2. Personal Characteristics<ul><li>Is values aligned with a pro-choice, social justice, inclusive, feminist and collaborative</li><li>perspective</li><li>Is an engaged and collaborative problem-solver who brings a listen first approach</li><li>Practices human-centered conflict resolution&nbsp;</li><li>Brings calm to both the everyday-busy of a clinic and also during crisis scenarios</li><li>Approaches leadership with a view to learn from and trust in the expertise of their staff</li><li>Understands that respect and alignment in culture strengthens an organization</li><li>Values appropriate transparency and leverages it to align their team to purpose</li><li>Brings patience and can prioritize and juggle many obligations</li></ul>Working Conditions:The Executive Director is a full-time position within a strong values-based organization. This position requires a high level of team collaboration and transparency, yet also requires significant autonomy and ability to move forward effectively on decisions. The work can involve moderate exposure to some disagreeable conditions (e.g., exposure to adverse environmental characteristics, requirement for personal sacrifice and exposure to confrontation situations).EWHC offers a competitive total compensation package:A competitive vacation and benefits program, including a defined benefit pension plan; extended health and dental benefits; and paid sick time&nbsp;To Apply:&nbsp;Please send your CV and cover letter to Genesa Greening, Board Member and Chair of the HR Task Force, at <a href="mailto:genesa_greening@vancity.com" target="_blank">genesa_greening@vancity.com</a> by January 16th, 2026.Thank you to everyone who applies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.When we refer to “women”, we recognize and include women in all their diversity, inclusive of the LGBTQS2I+ community.

Everywoman's Health Centre 

Job Posting: Executive Director&nbsp;411 Seniors Centre Society – Vancouver, BC&nbsp;Reports to: Board of Directors&nbsp;Type: Full-Time Location: Vancouver, BC&nbsp;About 411 Seniors Centre Society&nbsp;411 Seniors Centre Society is a dynamic, community-based non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence, well-being, and quality of life of older adults across Vancouver. Through programs in community programs, navigation &amp;amp; peer support, digital literacy, social meals, advocacy, senior’s wellness, and volunteer engagement, 411 Seniors plays a vital role in supporting an inclusive, empowered, and connected community of seniors.&nbsp;We are seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Executive Director to lead our organization into its next stage of growth and impact.&nbsp;Position Summary&nbsp;The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership, operational direction, and organizational oversight for 411 Seniors Centre Society. Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff team, volunteers, and community partners, the ED ensures the effective delivery of programs, sound financial management, and continued alignment with the Centre’s mission, vision, and values.&nbsp; This leadership role is ideal for a mission-driven individual committed to supporting seniors in the community.&nbsp;Salary Range $85,000-$95,000 / Position includes benefits package and 3-4 weeks paid holidays.&nbsp; Position in on site in mid-town Vancouver&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;1. Leadership &amp; Strategic Direction&nbsp;Develop and implement strategic priorities that advance the organization’s mission.&nbsp;Foster an inclusive, respectful, and accountable organizational culture.&nbsp;Advise and collaborate with the Board on governance, policy, and strategic planning; ensure AGMs, EGMs, and Board meetings adhere to bylaws and legal requirements.&nbsp;Serve as the public representative of 411 Seniors, engaging with partners, media, community groups, and stakeholders.&nbsp;Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to staff; assist staff in identifying funding, partnership, and program opportunities.&nbsp;2. Operational Management&nbsp;Oversee daily operations, ensuring high-quality program and service delivery.&nbsp;Supervise, mentor, and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers; build organizational capacity through training and coaching.&nbsp;Develop, implement, and update policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure compliance with legislation, funder requirements, and best practices.&nbsp;Work with the Personnel Committee on HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.&nbsp;3. Financial Oversight&nbsp;Collaborate with the Finance Committee, Accountant, and Treasurer to oversee financial health, budgeting, and forecasting.&nbsp;Lead efforts to diversify funding sources, including government grants, fundraising campaigns, private donations, and community partnerships.&nbsp;Oversee financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and grant compliance.&nbsp;Build and maintain strong relationships with funders and donors to secure sustainable financial support.&nbsp;4. Community Engagement &amp; Advocacy&nbsp;Advocate for seniors’ rights and well-being at municipal, provincial, and national levels.&nbsp;Build strong relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and sector partners.&nbsp;Qualifications&nbsp;1. General&nbsp;5+ years of experience in nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience in&nbsp; government).&nbsp;Proven financial management expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow oversight, and working with auditors and finance committees.&nbsp;Demonstrated success securing and managing diverse funding sources (grants, donations, partnerships).&nbsp;Experience supervising staff, coaching teams, and managing HR processes.&nbsp;2. Financial &amp; Operational Skills&nbsp;Strong ability to develop and monitor annual budgets and interpret financial statements.&nbsp;Understanding of nonprofit accounting, CRA compliance, and funder reporting requirements.&nbsp;Experience managing organizational risk, contracts, and internal policies.&nbsp;3. Leadership &amp; Governance&nbsp;Ability to work effectively with a Board of Directors and support governance processes.&nbsp;Collaborative leadership style that promotes accountability, inclusion, and staff development.&nbsp;Proven communication skills including relationship-building and social skills.&nbsp;Excellent written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;Ability to build strong relationships with funders, partners, donors, volunteers, and community Stakeholders.&nbsp;Comfort representing the organization publicly and advocating on seniors’ issues.&nbsp;4. Assets&nbsp;Knowledge of seniors’ services, community resources, and sector issues.&nbsp;Familiarity with QuickBooks, CRM tools, and nonprofit administrative systems.&nbsp;Knowledge of the Community Based Seniors Services sector&nbsp;How to Apply&nbsp;Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience.&nbsp;Application Deadline: January 16, 2026&nbsp;Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: <a href="mailto:hr@411seniors.org" target="_blank">hr@411seniors.org</a>&nbsp;

411 Seniors Centre Society

Date posted: December 3, 2025Pay: CA$80,000.00-CA$100,000.00 per yearJob description:About the Opportunity The Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre (GHXCPC) is a newly established, grassroots, non-profit organization committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and connected communities through volunteer engagement and community safety programming.Serving as an engaging hub for community safety initiatives in the Gastown and Hastings Crossing areas, GHXCPC is a registered non-profit society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our operations are coordinated with residents, the Vancouver Police Department, and community organizations to address safety concerns, promote crime prevention, and build connection across diverse populations.We are currently seeking a visionary and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of GHXCPC, working closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement organizational goals and priorities. They will be responsible for managing the organization’s budgeting, financial reporting, and funding strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. In addition, the Executive Director will represent GHXCPC in media engagements, public forums, and stakeholder meetings, while cultivating inclusive relationships and partnerships across diverse community groups.This role requires a leader who can empower and support staff and volunteers with a focus on accountability, equity, and collaboration. The Executive Director will also ensure the organization remains compliant with all legal, regulatory, and funding requirements.Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in leading a small non-profit organization, including supporting board governance, engaging stakeholders, managing budgets and financials, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences and media. Familiarity with community safety, crime prevention, or related fields will be considered an asset.This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and strategic leader to shape the future of a community-driven organization and make a meaningful impact in Vancouver’s urban core.Compensation: Salary range is $80,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits package and vacation leave provided.How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to <a href="mailto:cathy@ghxcpc.ca" target="_blank">cathy@ghxcpc.ca</a> . This posting will remain open until the position is filled.JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Executive Director, Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing SocietyReports to: Board of DirectorsObjective: To direct the daily operations of the Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre (GHXCPC) and lead the fulfillment of its mission.Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day management and leadership of the Community Policing Centre Society. This role involves supporting the Board of Directors in their governance of the society, as well as a range of executive leadership responsibilities, including strategic planning, community engagement, program development, and operational oversight to ensure the organization's mission and goals are achieved. The Executive Director reports to and works closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community partners to promote safety, build trust, and enhance the quality of life in the community.Primary Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide inspiring leadership and effective management of the organization and its operations.</li><li>Oversee daily operations, staff, and volunteers.</li><li>Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the organization's mission and objectives.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate progress towards goals.</li><li>Foster strong relationships with community members, local government, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. Promote community involvement and collaboration.</li><li>Represent the organization in public forums, media, and community events.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and the Board of Directors.</li><li>Collaborate with the Board to ensure effective governance and strategic direction.</li><li>Provide regular updates and reports on organizational activities and progress.</li><li>Work with the Board to develop strategic policies and plans that support the organization's mission.</li><li>Act as a privacy officer and ensure the organization adheres to the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)</li><li>Design, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives that address community safety and policing needs. Ensure programs are responsive to community concerns.</li><li>Support staff to develop program work plans and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community programs, projects and services</li><li>Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services to maintain and improve their quality</li><li>Ensure that monthly and yearly program statistics are maintained</li><li>Manage and supervise the work of staff (approx. two to three staff positions)</li><li>Develop and maintain human resource policy and procedures in collaboration with the Board</li><li>Support, mentor, and supervise all employees and contractors, including providing orientations, training, evaluations, and team building</li><li>Ensure that proper policy and procedures are developed and maintained specific to payroll, safety standards, and labour laws.</li><li>Develop and oversee a volunteer recruitment and management program, ensuring effective training, support, and retention of volunteers.</li><li>Work with Board, Treasurer, and accounting personnel to prepare annual budgets</li><li>Lead proposal and grant writing, and reporting to funders</li><li>Work with the Treasurer and accounting to ensure that sound accounting procedures are followed.</li><li>Assist the Treasurer and accounting to provide the Board with quarterly reports on revenues and expenditures</li><li>Ensure appropriate bookkeeping practices are being followed within the organization.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Post-secondary education in a related subject, community development, not-for-profit management, volunteer management or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience in managing a non-profit society with volunteers</li><li>Experience in human resources management</li><li>Financial management and planning experience</li><li>Experience in initiating, planning, implementing, and evaluating community programs and projects</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Knowledge of human resource management</li><li>Strong understanding of community policing principles and practices.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in fundraising and financial management.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Passion for community service and commitment to the organization's mission.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this permanent position.</li><li>The successful candidate will be required to pass a Vancouver Police Department Standard Information Check and Vulnerable Sectors Screening Check.</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours as required (nights and weekends)</li></ul>Diversity and InclusionThe Gastown Hastings Crossing Community Policing Centre celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, volunteers, and community members. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our creativity, innovation, and success. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Dental care</li><li>Extended health care</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Gastown Crossing Community Policing Society

<h2>Lead Restorative Justice Innovation! Join ARJAA as Our Next Executive Director in Abbotsford!&nbsp;</h2>Are you a visionary change maker fueled by passion for justice, community transformation, and bold impact? ARJAA is seeking an inspiring Executive Director to ignite the next era of restorative justice in Abbotsford. This extraordinary leadership role unites strategic foresight, program excellence, and mission-driven fundraising to catalyze meaningful, lasting change. Reporting to a dedicated, engaged Board of Directors, you will lead with heart and vision—building powerful community partnerships, championing programs that heal, and restoring hope where it’s needed most.What You’ll Do:&nbsp;<ol><li>Lead ARJAA with integrity and visionary leadership, taking full ownership of fund development through expert grant writing and strategic stewardship of funding relationships to secure and grow financial sustainability.</li><li>Empower and motivate a passionate team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. </li><li>Cultivate deep community connections that amplify ARJAA’s impact and extend its influence through impactful storytelling. </li><li>Be the visible, active presence in the community, creating momentum for justice and healing. &nbsp;</li><li>Manage budgets and resources with responsible fiscal stewardship alongside the Board Treasurer.</li><li>Foster a strong, transparent partnership with the Board of Directors, propelling ARJAA’s growth and strategic vision. </li><li>Represent ARJAA with passion and authenticity, serving as a bold ambassador embodying the innovative spirit and transformative power of restorative justice.</li></ol>Who You Are:&nbsp;A passionate advocate for restorative justice and positive community impact.&nbsp;A confident, inspiring leader who thrives on building meaningful relationships&nbsp;An expert grant writer with a strategic fund development mindset.&nbsp;Financially astute and skilled at managing budgets and resources.&nbsp;Skilled in nonprofit governance and board collaboration.&nbsp;A forward-thinking, adaptable problem-solver and team builder.&nbsp;Resilient, driven, and ready to lead change that matters.&nbsp;Equipped with relevant education or equivalent leadership experience.Why ARJAA?&nbsp;At ARJAA, your leadership is more than a role—it’s a calling to spark transformation that changes lives. Join a passionate Board, a dedicated team, and a vibrant community committed to repairing harm, restoring relationships, and rebuilding trust. Step into a meaningful and inspiring journey fueled by growth, impact, and hope. Your bold leadership at ARJAA will shape the future of restorative justice innovation.<h3>Apply now to be the catalyst for ARJAA’s next chapter of visionary leadership and powerful community impact!&nbsp;</h3>Salary: $100,000&nbsp;Send Resume and Cover letter to <a href="mailto:Office@arjaa.org" target="_blank">Office@arjaa.org</a>&nbsp;Closing Date: January 15, 2026&nbsp;Please include in your cover letter:&nbsp;<ol><li>Your passion for restorative justice and commitment to ARJAA’s mission </li><li>A brief statement of your leadership vision for the organization </li><li>Relevant experience with grant writing and fund development </li><li>Key strengths that make you a strong</li></ol>

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