Island Crisis Care Society

The Island Crisis Care Society is looking for their next Executive Director. We’re a registered non-profit with operations in Nanaimo & Parksville. We provide crucial housing and outreach programs to stabilize people in crisis, guiding them towards recovery and wellness.Our approach emphasizes empathy, security, and structured support, empowering clients to set and achieve goals for independence and connection. At ICCS, we offer a professional, compassionate response to help individuals move from crisis to security.About the roleAs the new Executive Director, this role will lead the Society as a whole as it continues to grow its ability to assist an ever-growing number of clients. The ideal candidate will be someone who is or has led in the non-profit sector with a clear track record of success delivering on a society’s mission, vision and values, as well as driving organization goals and overall growth.Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will maximize the Executive and Management teams’ talents to establish a legacy of fulfilling the society’s essential functions including reaching its overall purposes and goals. However, you’re also willing to rethink systems and processes and craft creative but practical solutions for an ever-changing community needs. Over your years of lived experience, you have developed a values-driven lens to leadership with a strong commitment to dignity, harm reduction, inclusion and trauma informed practices.The ideal candidate is a natural connection-maker who clearly understands the Society’s mission, vision and values and can articulate the vision in a meaningful way to all stakeholders. You believe in the power of relationships and find satisfaction in establishing and nurturing relationships with partner agencies and government entities. Driven by the Board’s goals and objectives, you will be responsible for developing and executing the overall strategic organizational plan.This role is an opportunity for you to lead ICCS into its next era of success through your community expertise, clear vision, and thoughtful leadership.This is a permanent and in-office role in Nanaimo, BC.Compensation$115,000-$133,000 annually, based on education and experience100% employer paid health, dental & vision benefits, and a health spending accountMembership in the defined benefit Municipal Pension Plan, with employer contributionMoving package for relocations of over 100 kmSupport for your professional designation & developmentPaid vacationFlexibility in work hours or work week — we recognize your life outside of the officeKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Risk ManagementProvide strategic leadership aligned with the Board’s goals and the organization’s mission, values, and strategic planLead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic priorities and annual operating plansMonitor emerging trends, community needs, and policy changes relevant to the organization’s mandateIdentify and manage organizational risks, including financial, operational, and reputational risksEnsure compliance with provincial and federal legislation, including employment standards and charitable regulationsGovernance & Board RelationsWork in close partnership with the Board of Directors to support effective governance and decision-makingPrepare materials and reports for Board and committee meetings as requiredFinancial Management & Community EngagementOversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure accurate and up-to-date fiscal accountabilityEnsure compliance with funder, regulatory, legal and any regulatory-body requirementsIdentify and lead business development efforts, including grants, government funding, fundraising, sponsorships, and partnershipsServe as the primary spokesperson and representative of the organizationBuild strong relationships with all stakeholders, including internal and externalAdvocate for the organization’s mission and the communities it serves at local, regional, and provincial levelsFundraising & Resource DevelopmentActively participate in donor relations, funder engagement, and stewardship activities as requiredBuild and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, foundations and community partnersSupport and collaborate with staff and volunteers involved in fundraising initiativesOperations, People & LeadershipProvide oversight of programs and services to ensure quality, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goalsEnsure systems, policies, and procedures support efficient and ethical operations and make recommendations for any changes as requiredMonitor outcomes and impact, using available data to inform improvementLead, mentor, and actively support Executive, Management and Staff, including unionized staffOversee recruitment, performance management, professional development, and succession planning of the teamWe’re Looking For…Related Bachelor’s or graduate degree is preferred; however, it is recognised that this role may bring a mix of education and/or lived experience10+ years’ previous experience working in a non-profit environment with at least 5+ years’ experience in senior leadership rolePrevious training and/or experience in HR Management, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Christian Studies or Theology will be considered an assetPrevious working experience in a unionized environment or supporting unionized employees and contracts will be considered an assetComfortable engaging with churches, faith leaders, and donors, and speaking about the organization’s mission through its Christian worldviewHow to ApplyPlease send your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Executive Director - Island Crisis Care Society” to careers@reimaginework.ca. We know that everyone’s experience comes from different places, so if you don’t meet the educational requirements but have first-hand experience, we would love to hear from you.ICCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr