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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vancouver Island Crisis Society
📍 Winnipeg