Co-Executive Director: People & Programs
The Executive Director role at Freedom Quest Youth Services Society is held jointly by two Executive Directors working in a co-leadership model, sharing a combined 38 hours per week. One Executive Director leads with a focus on Programs and People (14 hours / week), while the other leads with a focus on Operations and Strategy (24 hours / week). Together, they are fully responsible for ensuring the Executive Director function described below is carried out in its entirety.

Freedom Quest is currently seeking a candidate to fulfill the Co-Executive Director: People & Programs role (14 hours / week).

*There is an option to increase hours to 21 hours / week for interested candidates who are qualified to fulfill the Clinical Supervision role for program staff on the Youth Substance Use Services Team (4.5 hours / week) and the Stabilization Care Clinical Team (3.5 hours / week).

These combined roles will afford full benefits paid by the employer, including a 5% RRSP Contribution.

The Freedom Quest Executive Director provides leadership to a growing and complex organization and acts as an agent for social change by supporting a diverse staff in multiple programs aimed at the health and wellbeing of youth who are impacted by substance use or other challenges. The Executive Director is accountable for planning, organizing, and evaluating the functions of administration, finance and human resources. They assist and guide Program Managers in developing strategies, goals, and policies consistent with the mission of the Society. Currently there are between 30-40 staff members supported by significant operational budgets.

Freedom Quest provides services in the following program areas:

Youth Substance Use & Family Counsellor Services

Regional Alcohol & Drug Day Treatment Program (RADD)

Therapeutic Recreational Programming

Housing for Children & Youth in the Government Care System

Freedom Quest operates under a policy governance model. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and ensures that financial, human, and material resources are organized and directed towards implementation of the goals and policies established by the Board.

Key responsibilities
General Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, directs and administers all Freedom Quest programs and operations directly, or through delegation,



as consistent with organizational mission, values and policies.

Collaborates with community partner organizations and groups to positively impact efforts that positively impact youth and community service delivery.

Advocates for the needs of youth through engagement with community, business organizations, funders, government and the general public.

Key Responsibilities & Duties: People & Programs
Leadership:

Provides leadership and acts as an agent to enable positive social change.

Provides leadership to the Board, staff and clients to work together to access the resources required to achieve organizational goals.

Acts as a mentor and role model, providing opportunities for learning and the encouragement necessary to achieve FQ organizational goals.

Actions the organizational Strategic Plan

Human Resources:

Establishes and implements management and human resource policies necessary to support the objectives of Freedom Quest including issues relating to hiring, performance appraisal, discipline, grievance resolution and discharge.

Provides oversight and supervision to members of the administrative and management teams.

In collaboration with the Co-Executive Director, Administrative and Management Teams, formulates and presents new or revised policies to the Board for consideration.

Policy Development:

In collaboration with the Co-Executive Director, Administrative and Management Teams, formulates and presents current or revised policies to the Board for consideration.

Community Partnerships:

In collaboration with the Co-Executive Director, participates, supports and collaborates with various partners, working groups and other committees as an advocate for FQ and its stakeholders and as an advocate for the communities throughout Kootenay Boundary.

Relationships:

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with government officials, stakeholders including participants, funders, staff, community groups, etc.





Communicates and/or promotes Freedom Quest services, funding needs, value to the community, etc.

Represents Freedom Quest at fundraising events and other official functions.

Advocacy:

Systemic advocacy efforts for the clientele of the agency services in conjunction with the Board.

Qualifications (education, experience, skills)
Qualifications:

Preference for a master’s degree or equivalent in the Human Services field or in Administration, Leadership and Management and with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the management of non-profit agencies with competence having been demonstrated in agency administration, project management, and in financial management.

For candidates interested in the Clinical Supervision role: Masters’ degree in a relevant healthcare or human services field such as social work, psychology, nursing, or equivalent (REQUIRED), plus additional training or certification in clinical supervision (PREFERRED).

Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication (verbal and written) skills.

Understanding of provincial, regional, and community resources.

Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to unforeseen situations.

Excellent planning and organizational skills. Experience with supervisory duties in an integrated, multi-service organization.

Ability to lead and motivate all employees.

Familiarity with business technology, programs, and social media platforms.

Additional Information:

From time to time, the Executive Director may be called upon to perform certain tasks not specifically detailed in the Job Description but related to the goals and objectives of the position.

Must have the ability to function independently and under pressure while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Must be able to effectively manage crisis and emergency situations.

Participation at meetings, conferences and other events may at time involve long workdays, and travel and evening or weekends.

Other Requirements

Criminal Record Check (required)

Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License (required)

Access to a reliable vehicle (required)

Valid ASIST Certification (an asset)

Hours of work (e.g., 37.5 hours per week, etc)
14

Compensation (wage only)
$50-$53 / hour

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📌 Co-Executive Director: People & Programs (Manitoba)
🏢 Federation of Community Social Services of BC
📍 Manitoba