Chief Operating Officer

Area Transition Society; Hope; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Area Transition Society in Hope, BC, is looking for a strategic Chief Operating Officer to oversee housing, youth and family, and outreach programs. This full-time, on-site role requires a leader who brings at least 5 years of experience in social services and a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices.

The COO will manage operations, budgets, and community partnerships while fostering a supportive, empathetic environment. The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $105,000 annually, with benefits including a pension and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience supporting people affected by complex social issues.
• Leadership experience in overseeing programs, budgets, and staff.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and program development across various community services.
• Manage budgeting, human resources, and community partnerships.
• Engage with the local community to address its needs effectively.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Post-secondary education in social work, human services, nonprofit leadership, or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society is a non‑profit organization based in Hope, BC that provides client‑centered programs and services to individuals and families across Hope and the Fraser Canyon. Our work is grounded in trauma‑informed, prevention‑focused, and culturally safe practice, and we are committed to building safety, dignity, belonging, and connection in our community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic, compassionate, and values‑driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead our housing, youth and family, and outreach programs. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO provides senior leadership across operations, program development, budgeting, human resources, and community partnerships. This is an opportunity to help strengthen internal systems while staying connected to the realities, strengths, and aspirations of the community we serve.

We acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of Sto:lo and Nlaka’mamux peoples, and we strive to approach our relationships with humility and respect.

What You Bring

• Post‑secondary education in social work, human services, nonprofit leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of lived and professional experience.
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in programs supporting people affected by mental health challenges, substance use, homelessness, family violence, or other complex social issues.
• Leadership experience overseeing programs, budgets, staff supervision, and organizational operations.
• A relational leadership style grounded in empathy, clarity, accountability, and cultural humility.
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed, client‑centered, prevention‑based, and culturally safe approaches.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Comfort working in a rural or close‑knit community context.
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a criminal record check for working with vulnerable populations.

Working Conditions

• This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Hope, BC.
• The position includes regular community engagement and occasional evening or weekend work.
• Flexibility, sound judgment, and comfort working in dynamic community settings are important for success in this role.

Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hope, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer‑provided relocation package (preferred)

Education:

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Work: 5 years (preferred)