Job Description
– Director of Strategic Initiatives (DSI) Organization: Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) Reports to: Executive Director Employment Type: Full-Time, Indefinite

Salary:
$90,000 – $100,000 per annum

Location:
A101 – 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1 About FRAFCA The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) is an Indigenous-serving, community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the health and well-being of urban Indigenous peoples throughout the Fraser Salish Region. FRAFCA provides culturally relevant programs, services, advocacy, and community connections that support Indigenous individuals and families across various stages of life. Our services span family development, children and youth, health and wellness, housing and homelessness prevention, cultural programming, and community support. Guided by Indigenous values, cultural safety, reconciliation, and community-driven approaches, FRAFCA strives to strengthen the well‑being, resilience, and connections of Indigenous peoples while responding to evolving community needs. Position Summary The Director of Strategic Innovation (DSI) is a senior leadership position responsible for advancing FRAFCA’s organizational strategy, strengthening funder accountability and impact measurement, identifying new funding opportunities, and supporting the sustainable growth and expansion of the organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the DSI will lead the execution and ongoing monitoring of FRAFCA’s Strategic Plan, translating organizational priorities into measurable objectives, coordinated initiatives, and tangible outcomes. A central responsibility of this role is to strengthen organization-wide accountability for program outcomes and funder reporting.



Working collaboratively with FRAFCA’s two Program Directors, Finance, and other organizational leaders, the DSI will establish systems and processes to ensure that program activities, performance measures, contractual deliverables, and reporting commitments remain aligned with funder expectations and FRAFCA’s strategic priorities. The DSI will also lead strategic funding development, grant writing, partnerships, and expansion initiatives, ensuring that current opportunities are evaluated against FRAFCA’s operational capacity, financial sustainability, community needs, and long‑term organizational goals. This position requires a forward-thinking, results-oriented leader who combines strategic vision with practical implementation, financial and operational awareness, relationship‑building, and a strong commitment to Indigenous community well‑being.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning, Execution & Organizational Alignment
- Lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of FRAFCA’s organizational Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Executive Director, Program Directors, and senior leadership.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable work plans, measurable objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop and maintain an organization-wide strategic implementation framework to track progress, outcomes, milestones, and areas requiring attention.




- Facilitate regular strategic progress reviews with the ED and relevant leadership teams, identifying achievements, challenges, emerging priorities, and opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare periodic strategic performance updates and reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, as required.
- Support organizational planning processes, including the development of future strategic plans, informed by community needs, organizational performance, funding realities, and emerging opportunities.
- Ensure that new initiatives, program development, and organizational investments align with FRAFCA’s mission, vision, values, and approved strategic priorities. 2. Funder Accountability, Impact Measurement & Reporting Alignment
- Develop and maintain an organization-wide framework for measuring, monitoring, and communicating FRAFCA’s program outcomes and community impact.
- Work closely with the two Program Directors to ensure that programs operate in alignment with their respective funding agreements, intended outcomes, contractual deliverables, and reporting requirements.
- Establish consistent reporting standards, performance indicators, and data collection processes across programs, while accommodating funder-specific requirements.
- Coordinate with Program Directors and Finance to monitor reporting obligations, submission deadlines, program deliverables, and contractual commitments.
- Provide strategic oversight of the completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of funder reports, while ensuring Program Directors remain accountable for program-level information and operational outcomes.
- Support the development of measurable impact indicators, including program reach, service utilization, partici

📌 Director of Strategic Initiatives (Surrey)
🏢 FRAFCA
📍 Surrey