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 valuesCoach staff and volunteers through strategic objectivesAdvocate with municipal, provincial, and national stakeholdersMonitor evolving needs across crisis and community servicesRepresent the Society at events, forums, and mediaRequirements:

Current knowledge of crisis, mental health, or community servicesExperience leading senior staff and volunteer teamsExperience overseeing programs, budgets, and fiscal managementWorking knowledge of fundraising and business planningLivingWorks ASIST or AAS certification considered an assetApply crisis-sector knowledge, advocacy, and compassionate organizational leadership to strengthen VICS programs and partnerships across Canada.

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