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Vancouver Island Crisis Society

Executive Director

Since 2010, the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) has been the leading distress centre for emergency crisis calls on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, VICS supports calls from all over British Columbia, and as a proud partner of the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, it answers calls and texts across Canada.

VICS’s incredible staff handle over 45,000 interactions per year, and the Society has been a lifeline – literally – for people in need.

Now, with the planned retirement of its long-time leader, VICS is seeking a new Executive Director. The ED leads the development and execution of the strategic planning process; plans, organizes, and directs the Society’s day-to-day operations; and maintains important working relationships with health authorities, all levels of government and other funders, other crisis centres, social service organizations, and the community at large. The ED provides mentorship and guidance to an exceptionally committed leadership team of five and a total staff complement of over 40.

Headquartered in Nanaimo, VICS is financially stable, has a history of success and a solid reputation, and serves a vital need.

This is an exciting time for a new leader to:

  • Join an exceptionally devoted, kind, and committed team.
  • Provide strong leadership and vision, and bring innovative and creative ideas to advance the Society.
  • Build on existing partnerships and pursue new opportunities that further the Society’s objectives.
  • Advocate for VICS at the municipal, regional, provincial, and national levels.

For more information or to apply, please read the candidate brief, then get in touch by email or fill in this confidential form.

     



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    The ideal ED will possess:

    • Significant leadership and management experience.
    • Current knowledge of trends and issues in crisis services, mental health, or community services.
    • Experience overseeing budgets and organizational fiscal management.
    • Experience working with a volunteer Board and managing change within an organization.
    • An understanding of how government funding works, and the political savvy to advocate for the Society.
    • A caring, people-centred leadership style and clear commitment to VICS’s mission.
    Click here to read the full candidate brief