EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VANCOUVER ISLAND COUNSELLING CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANSTS AND REFUGEES - VICCIR

Type: Part time

Hours of Work: 30 per week

Closing Date: November 30, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Location: VICCIR Office

850Blanshard Street

Victoria, BC

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.
- Reports to: Board of Directors
- Direct Reports: Senior Leadership

Education, Training and Experience:

Required:

- Relevant Masters level degree
- 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: Salary: $60 to $65/hr.

Thank you for your interest.

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Pay: $60.00-$65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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