Chief Programs Officer

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth-focused nonprofit organization is seeking a Chief Programs Officer to manage and enhance their programs aimed at improving mental health accessibility. This role involves leadership in program strategy and overseeing quality across initiatives. Suitable candidates will possess strong organizational abilities and a commitment to social impact. The position offers flexible remote work with significant responsibilities towards making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Executive-level leadership experience

Direct impact on mental health accessibility

Flexible, remote role

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in program design, education, healthcare, public policy, or social impact.
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills.
• Comfortable operating at a strategic level while supporting execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all organizational programs and Program Managers.
• Set standards for program quality, training, and evaluation.
• Guide program development and long-term strategy for initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Job description

Skills required Leading Leading Organizing Planning Project Management Strategic Planning Supervising

• Work remotely
• Good for youth

New Listing

Chief Programs Officer

12 hours/ weekly

1-year term (renewable)

Location: RemoteCommitment: 1-year term (renewable), part-time volunteer leadership roleReports to: Executive Director

About Fluent in MindsFluent in Minds is a youth-led nonprofit advancing mental health accessibility for non-English-speaking and immigrant communities through translation, education, and creative advocacy. We work with educators, clinicians, and community partners to reduce linguistic barriers in mental health care.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chief Program Officer (CPO) to oversee the strategy, quality, and long-term development of Fluent in Minds’ programs:

• Translation Program – managing multilingual content creation, training, and QA
• Education Program – running school clubs, workshops, and community outreach initiatives
• Creative Program – leading art, exhibitions, zines, and other creative mental health awareness projects

The CPO ensures that these programs are impactful, ethical, and scalable, working closely with Program Managers and organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all organizational programs and Program Managers
• Set standards for program quality, training, and evaluation
• Guide program development and long-term strategy for Translation, Education, and Creative initiatives
• Support institutional partnerships from a programmatic perspective
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and CMO on organizational growth

Qualifications

• Interest or experience in program design, education, healthcare, public policy, or social impact
• Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills
• Comfortable operating at a strategic level while supporting execution
• Alignment with Fluent in Minds’ mission and values
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, education, or creative initiatives is an asset but not required.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

• Executive-level leadership experience in a growing nonprofit
• Direct impact on mental health accessibility and equity
• Flexible, remote role with meaningful strategic responsibility