director general - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Vancouver is seeking a Director for the Gathering Place to provide leadership in community services. The Director will oversee program delivery and develop strategic initiatives to enhance service effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have experience in leadership roles and a strong commitment to community engagement. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of $125,619 annually and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic leadership and community service roles.
• Strong ability to manage diverse teams and community relations.
• Knowledge of public policy and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for the Gathering Place.
• Oversee the delivery of programs and services.
• Manage relationships with city departments and community agencies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team management

Community relations

Program evaluation

Conflict resolution

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

director general - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

Director Gathering Place

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Employer details City of Vancouver

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Job details

Director Gathering Place

Requisition ID:44261

Organization Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace.

Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Responsibilities

The Gathering Place serves a diverse group of people, with a goal of providing a safe welcoming space for everyone including; people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. The Director provides operational and strategic leadership and direction to improve the quality and effectiveness in the delivery of programs and services offered at the Gathering Place. The Director oversees and implements special initiatives related to departmental strategic plan and evolving needs of the Downtown South community to enhance program offerings, patron experience, centre effectiveness and employee engagement. The position reports to the Managing Director, Social Operations. The position works in conjunction with other Arts, Culture, and Community Service leadership teams, Social Operations Directors, Managers and administrative employees. The position is responsible for directly managing a team of one exempt manager and a large staff of front line CUPE 15 employees. The Director develops and maintains effective relationships with other city departments including Human Resources, Non-Market Housing, Facilities Management, Corporate Protective Services, Social Policy, Homelessness Services, Street Engineering, the Vancouver Police Department, as well as community services and non-profit agencies, advisory boards, including representatives of local residents, to establish and coordinate a response to emerging and ongoing community concerns.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership including the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, management and administration of the Gathering Place, to ensure alignment with City of Vancouver goals, strategic plans, public policies, and the mission, vision, and values of the portfolio as well as compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Integrates the City’s leadership and management competencies in their directing of Centre activities and facilitates incorporation of these competencies into the work of staff.
• Modeling excellence and supporting staff to incorporate value-based decision-making, adaptability, and innovation and initiative into their work.
• Inspires strategic vision in others by identifying, establishing, and communicating clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes.
• Demonstrates leadership using positive reinforcement, strengths-based feedback and coaching to direct team members, stakeholders, and partners.
• Champions positive working relationships amongst team members as well as externally. Facilitates collaboration, cooperation, and coalitions among diverse groups, aimed at improving programs, services and goals.
• Ensures full implementation and compliance with organizational policies, including documentation protocols, incident reporting, occupational health and safety standards, and collective agreement.

• Location Vancouver , BC
• Work location Hybrid
• Salary $ 125,619 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #107622

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Advertised until

2025-10-02

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