Champion suicide crisis support and community education as Executive Director of Vancouver Island Crisis Society, based in Nanaimo, BC.

VICS answers crisis calls and texts through the BC Crisis Line Network and 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. The Executive Director leads the Society’s five-person leadership team and staff complement exceeding 40. This includes guiding strategy, operations, quality improvement, stakeholder relationships, and public advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead client-centred services aligned with mission and values
- Coach staff and volunteers through strategic objectives
- Advocate with municipal, provincial, and national stakeholders
- Monitor evolving needs across crisis and community services




- Represent the Society at events, forums, and media

Requirements:

- Current knowledge of crisis, mental health, or community services
- Experience leading senior staff and volunteer teams
- Experience overseeing programs, budgets, and fiscal management
- Working knowledge of fundraising and business planning
- LivingWorks ASIST or AAS certification considered an asset

Apply crisis-sector knowledge, advocacy, and compassionate organizational leadership to strengthen VICS programs and partnerships across Canada.

📌 Crisis Society Chief Executive (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Crisis Society
📍 Nanaimo