Executive Director

West Coast LEAF; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast LEAF in Vancouver is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission to advance gender justice and substantive equality. Reporting to a governance-focused Board, the ED sets strategic direction, champions legal and public education work, and stewards relationships with funders, governments, and the sector.

We seek a leader with at least five years in senior nonprofit leadership, a proven fund development record, and experience in governance and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Progressive senior leadership experience in the non-profit sector.
• Strong track record in fundraising and governance.
• Commitment to gender justice and human rights.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction with the Board and ensure fiduciary accountability.
• Oversee finances, operations, and people in a values-aligned workplace.
• Build partnerships with funders, governments, and communities.

Skills

Fund development

Non-profit governance

Leadership

Job description

For over 40 years, West CoastLEAF(WCL)has worked to bring its vision of an equal and just society closer to reality through litigation, law reform, and public legal education, in collaboration with communities most affected.WCL’ssystemic advocacy for gender justice is rooted in intersectional, inclusive feminism, relationship-building, and sustained community engagement.WCLcentresthe people and communities most impacted by overlapping systems of oppression, including colonialism, patriarchy, racism, and ableism initswork for transformative change. Focused primarily on legal issues that affect people in BC, the organization also acts on matters of national significance. WCL is a provincially based non-profit society and federally registered charity, funded through a mix of foundation and government grants, individual donations, and sponsorships. WCL is a unionized workplace.

About the Role

Reporting to an engaged, governance-focused Board, the Executive Director leads WCL in its mission to advance gender justice and substantive equality. TheExecutive Directorsets strategic direction alongside the Board; champions the organization’s legal and public education work;stewardsrelationships with community partners, funders, governments, and the broader sector; and isultimately accountablefor the organization’s finances, operations, and people. TheExecutive Directorbrings clarity and care to their leadership, fostering a healthy, values-aligned workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive, values-driven leader with a demonstrated commitment to advancing gender justice and human rights. The ideal candidate has at leastfiveyears of progressive senior leadership experience in the non-profit sector (equivalent experience in other sectors will be considered). TheExecutive Directorbrings a strongtrack recordin fund development, supporting high-performing teams, and turning strategy into action. They also bring experience with non-profit governance, community engagement, and intersectional feminist advocacy.

WCL is strongly committed to diversity,equityand inclusion. WCL acknowledges theexpertiseapplicants may bring relating to their Indigeneity, race, place of origin, immigration status, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, and socio-economic status. WCL encourages applicants to self-identifypersonal characteristics or experiences that would support its commitment to bringing diverse perspective to theorganization, ifthey feel comfortable doing so. Candidates are also welcome toidentifyany access needs they may have during the hiring process.

The salary for this full-time position is $125,000 – $135,000 supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week on-site at WCL’s downtown Vancouver office.

We need your help to make positive, transformative change.