Executive Director

VICCIR is Vancouver Island’s only dedicated trauma-informed service built specifically for immigrants and refugees. Over the course of 11 years, VICCIR has served thousands of newcomers with mental health therapies and psycho-educational programs. Services are delivered in-language by clinicians trained in displacement and cultural trauma.

Job summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of VICCIR. The Executive Director will lead a team of experienced managers while working closely with the Board to ensure strong governance, strategic alignment, and organizational sustainability.

The Executive Director will be skilled in building high-performing teams, managing organizational growth, and supporting staff through effective leadership, performance management and professional development. Working closely with the senior management team, the Executive Director will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The Executive Director will also lead the development and implementation of strategies that support VICCIR’s long-term growth, strengthen operational effectiveness, diversify revenue opportunities, and further position the organization as a trusted and impactful community partner.

Core responsibilities

• Strategic Thinking and Visioning: Ability to anticipate future opportunities and challenges, align resources with organizational priorities, and translate vision into action.
• Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Builds trust, demonstrates self-awareness, and creates an environment where people feel supported, accountable, and empowered to succeed.
• People Leadership and Talent Development: Skilled in building high-performance teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
• Collaboration and Partnership Building: Develops productive relationships with funders, community partners, government representatives, and key relationships.
• Financial and Operational Acumen: Demonstrates strong understanding of budgeting, financial stewardship, risk management, and organizational sustainability.
• Change Leadership: Guides teams through growth and change while maintaining organizational stability and staff engagement.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates effectively with diverse audiences and serves as a credible spokesperson and advocate.

Education, training and experience

Required

• Relevant Masters level degree (preferred)
• 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage change.
• Experience with fundraising, grant management, building and maintaining key relationships.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the refugee/immigrant population an asset.

Compensation

Salary range: $60 to $65/hr.