About the client:Their Mission Kinbrace Community Society welcomes refugee claimants with housing, education, and support.Their Vision For each refugee claimant: a world of welcome, a community of belonging, and a life of opportunity.Their Core Values Welcome, Trust, Mutual Transformation, Celebration, PrayerTheir Roots Kinbrace is an interfaith community, rooted in faith, hope, and love. They honour and encourage each persons spiritual journey in their shared quest to create a world of welcome with and for those who are forcibly displaced.Founded in 1998 by a small Christian community pursuing hospitality and justice for all, the Kinbrace communitys inclusive and lasting five core values continuously shape who they are, how they live and work together, accompanying refugee claimants, sharing daily life, and fostering a community of safety and belonging.Position Summary They are seeking an Executive Director who will steward their mission while providing strategic leadership for their next chapter of growth and impact. Currently, Kinbrace operates with a staff of 13 and an annual operating budget of $1.7 million, providing housing and other supports in East Vancouver while providing resources for refugee claimants across Canada.The best candidate lives out Kinbraces five core values, is alive to their own spiritual journey, curious and humble, non-judgmental. This person is confident in engaging and communicating in varied faith-traditions and non-faith settings, and fully supportive of Kinbraces mandate.Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of Kinbrace provides strategic leadership, vision, and operational oversight while maintaining our clients organization's commitment to dignity, community, and transformative welcome. This role requires a collaborative leader who can balance stewardship of their local community relationships with leadership of programs, all while embodying Kinbrace's values and working within a founder transition context.The successful candidate will lead strategic planning, build strong team capacity, ensure financial sustainability, and represent Kinbrace's mission externally while fostering internal organizational health and equity.Key Responsibilities Strategic LeadershipLead collaborative strategic planning process within first 12 months, engaging board and staff in defining organizational priorities and measurable outcomesProvide strategic oversight that maintains focus and prevents scope creep while remaining flexible for necessary adaptationsHold and integrate the big picture of both sector trends and organizational mission, making strategic connections across programsGuide decision-making about organizational growth and scaling approachesDevelop and monitor key performance indicators aligned with strategic objectivesOversee strategic resource development to secure sustainable funding and partnerships in alignment with the organizations missionMission Oversight and IntegrationOversee mission at the strategic level, focusing on organizational direction, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring program alignment with values rather than operational program deliverySteward balance between local depth and reach, maintaining organizational heart while responding strategically to growing service demandEnsure programs work cohesively toward shared outcomes and organizational visionChampion Kinbrace's five core values throughout all organizational activitiesNavigate change management sensitively, honoring organizational culture while enabling necessary evolutionTeam Leadership and DevelopmentContinue to build and nurture a high-performing team through collaborative, participatory leadership approachWork with direct reports on goal-setting, performance management, and professional developmentFoster organizational culture that supports staff wellbeing, advancement opportunities, and inclusive practicesDevelop internal leadership capacityAddress equity gaps in advancement and leadership developmentExternal Relations and AdvocacyRepresent Kinbrace with key stakeholders including government partners, funders, and sector organizationsBuild strategic partnerships that advance organizational mission and sector goalsEngage appropriately in advocacy and policy discussions affecting refugee claimantsMaintain and cultivate community relationships essential to organizational sustainabilityCommunicate organizational impact and needs to diverse audiencesGovernance and Financial StewardshipWork collaboratively with Board of Directors, supporting governance while maintaining appropriate executive authorityEnsure fiscal responsibility, contract acquisition, and sustainability, working with development and finance teams on resource mobilizationProvide regular reporting to board on organizational performance, challenges, and opportunitiesEnsure compliance with legal and regulatory requirementsRequired Qualifications Education and Experience:Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 7 years of progressive senior leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementationExperience working with diverse communities and multicultural teamsDemonstrated expertise in at least one area critical to Kinbraces work: the refugee protection process, refugee settlement services, supportive housing for vulnerable populations, interfaith engagement, or trauma-informed organizational practice.Leadership and Management:Proven ability to lead collaborative, participatory processesExperience building and managing staff teams with clear accountability structuresTrack record of developing and coaching staff and creating advancement opportunitiesChange management experience, particularly in organizational transitionsExperience working with boards of directors and governance structuresStrategic and Financial Competencies:Strategic thinking and systems perspective with ability to integrate multiple prioritiesFinancial management experience including budget oversight and sustainability planningGrant management and compliance experienceUnderstanding of nonprofit operations including HR, risk management, and legal requirementsCommunication and Relationship Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication in EnglishAbility to represent organization professionally with diverse stakeholdersConflict resolution and relationship-building skillsInter-cultural competency and trauma-informed trainingPreferred Qualifications Understanding of extending welcome in the current immigration policy landscapeExperience navigating refugee claimant processes in CanadaKnowledge of British Columbias settlement and housing sectorsAdvanced degree with demonstrated grounding in international refugee law, leadership, management and coachingLived experience of displacement or migration, or a deep personal understanding of the refugee protection system through close relationships, advocacy, or accompaniment with individuals and communities affected by forced migrationPrevious experience in founder transition or organizational change contextsMultilingual capabilities, particularly in Arabic, Spanish, or other languages relevant to refugee communitiesCore Competencies and Personal Qualities Values Alignment:Deep commitment to dignity, welcome, and justice for refugee claimantsDemonstrated understanding of and respect for diverse spiritual and cultural traditionsAuthentic alignment with Kinbrace's five core values through lived experience and practiceLeadership Style:Collaborative approach that empowers staff expertise rather than directing from aboveServant leadership orientation with ambition for the mission rather than personal advancementDisciplined yet flexible approach to strategic implementationAbility to influence through relationship-building rather than positional authorityPersonal Attributes:Cultural humility and competency working across diverse communitiesResilience and high emotional intelligence for demanding nonprofit leadership environmentIntellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learningIntegrity and transparency in all professional relationshipsCompensation and Benefits Salary: $100,000 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experienceComprehensive health and dental coverageGroup RRSP with employer matching5 weeks vacation plus personal and professional development timeFlexible work arrangements including hybrid optionsProfessional development fundingParticipation in sector learning and networking opportunities
Job Title
Executive Director, Non profit