CEO – Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society Full Time

Organizational Profile
Situated on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓ íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations, the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society
(VACFSS) is a leader in delivering culturally grounded, restorative family services to urban Indigenous families within the City of
Vancouver. VACFSS offer a full spectrum of services encompassing Family Preservation and Reunification, Guardianship, Child
Safety, and Resources.

About the Role
Reporting directly to the Board, and serving Vancouver, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for overseeing the planning,
development, administration, communication, delivery, and evaluation of all programs and operations consistent with Board
approved policies, goals, and objectives in accordance with financial, statutory, and other requirements.

The CEO position is designed to provide effective leadership in conducting the strategic priorities and operational plans of the
organization, to ensure that Indigenous children, youth and families have access to a continuum of services that foster family
preservation while promoting the health and well-being of children. The CEO ensures that Indigenous core cultural competencies are
integrated and prioritized within policy and practice, and that a high standard of effective and quality service delivery is provided to
Indigenous children, youth, and their families with a commitment to valuing Indigenous identity and restorative practices. The CEO
also champions a workplace culture that actively promotes anti-racism, fostering inclusion and equity through policy, practice, and
leadership accountability. The CEO has a functional relationship with the Ministry of Child and Family Development in terms of
legislative, fiscal, and operational reporting requirements, contract obligations, and service accountabilities. The CEO tracks,
responds, and navigates areas of risk management including issues requiring legal and/or related administrative response.

This is an integral opportunity for a CEO who leads with cultural humility, agility, and deep respect for the diverse Indigenous protocols
and perspectives. The successful candidate will have deep awareness of the significance of cultural protocols when working with
Indigenous families, Nations, and communities. The CEO will understand the historical and contemporary realities of Indigenous
peoples in Canada and support the reclaiming of cultural practices that are essential to decolonization and promote healing.

It is expected that the position will be hired at $175,000- $206,000, supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. This
position is open to all qualified candidates meeting the education and experience requirements; however, preference will be given to
qualified Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) candidates as per Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code.

Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services
Society, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604- 998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names
and contact information for three references in confidence to [email protected].