Executive Director – Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS)Executive search conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of SALTS.Executive SummarySail and Life Training Society (SALTS) is searching for their next Executive Director (ED).The ED of SALTS is the Society's chief executive leader, entrusted with stewarding a purpose‐driven mission that transforms young lives through sail training, character development, and service at sea. Accountable to the SALTS Board of Directors, the ED provides overall leadership for the organization's vision, strategy, culture, and operational performance, ensuring that SALTS fulfills its mission with integrity, excellence, and faithfulness.This position calls for a servant leader who models humility and integrity, fosters a healthy and values‐based organizational culture, and inspires confidence among the board, staff, volunteers, donors, regulators, and the broader marine and faith communities. The ED serves as a principal ambassador and public representative for SALTS, strengthening public trust, organizational credibility, and long‐term sustainability.Above all, the ED ensures alignment of people, programs, resources, and relationships to drive mission impact—enabling SALTS to continue shaping lives through character and leadership development, and by creating meaningful, high‐impact experiences at sea that nurture young people's personal, relational, and spiritual growth.If you are a non‐profit executive with a passion for youth ministry and sailing, and align fully with the mission and values of SALTS,



we would love to connect with you.Who We AreThe Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) was founded in 1974 and is a registered charity in Canada and the USA. The Society operates two tall ships, the Pacific Grace and Pacific Swift, and offers sail training programs for young people ages 13‐23 (as well as day sails for all ages). These ships are maintained at the SALTS Marina at 451 Herald Street, Victoria BC.Qualifications7‐10 years' experience leading teams of small to medium size.Not‐for‐profit experience, required.Youth ministry experience, an asset.Able to sign the SALTS Statement of Faith & Ethics.MBA or equivalent, an asset.Knowledge of sailing, an asset.Location: Victoria, BCApplication Deadline: June 23, 2026Start Date: TBDSalary Range: $90,000‐130,000Apply online at: https://pod5.App.Loxo.Co/job/NDExMTItZGJxOXB3cWVvcmFrNnNydg==Equal Employment Prospect Statement: Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.Disability Accommodations: Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability‐related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Director - C$90,000 - C$130,000 A Year (Victoria)
🏢 Sail and Life Training Society
📍 Victoria