Posted 22 days ago
Executive Director
@ Cowichan Hospice
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Cowichan Hospice is hiring an Executive Director to lead organizational planning, governance support, programs, finances and fund development for its hospice services in the Cowichan Valley. The role reports to the Board of Directors and requires 3-5 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit, health or social services. Salary is $90,000 to $110,000 with extended health and dental benefits, RRSP matching and vacation.
Pay:
$90,000–$110,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead organizational planning, operations and strategic implementation
- Support the Board of Directors in governance
- Oversee finances, budgeting and long-term sustainability
- Lead fund development, donor engagement and communications
- Build relationships with government, health partners and community organizations
Requirements summary:
- 3-5 years of senior leadership experience, preferably nonprofit, health or social services
- Experience working with or reporting to a governance Board
- Experience in fundraising and donor stewardship
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and compassionate leadership
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Cowichan Hospice
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Executive Director
Cowichan Hospice
Lead with heart. Build community. Shape the future of hospice care.
Cowichan Hospice is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as our next Executive Director.
For more than 40 years, Cowichan Hospice has provided compassionate psychosocial support, bereavement services, volunteer programs, and community education to people facing serious illness, grief, and end-of-life transitions throughout the Cowichan Valley. Today, our organization is supported by dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who share a commitment to dignity, compassion, and connection.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing organizational leadership and strategic direction while ensuring strong governance support, program excellence, financial sustainability, community engagement, and fund development.
This role is ideal for a relationship-focused leader who combines strategic thinking with practical execution and is inspired by the opportunity to strengthen and grow a trusted community organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will:
Support the Board of Directors in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.
- Lead organizational planning, operations, risk management, and strategic implementation.
- Ensure high-quality programs and services that respond to community needs.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Oversee organizational finances, budgeting, and long-term sustainability.
- Lead fund development, donor engagement, communications, and marketing activities.
- Build relationships with government, Indigenous communities, health partners, funders, donors, and community organizations.
- Represent and advocate for Cowichan Hospice throughout the region and beyond.
The Ideal Candidate
You bring:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of senior leadership experience, preferably within the nonprofit, health, or social service sectors.
- Demonstrated success in organizational leadership, financial management, and team development.
- Experience working with or reporting to a governance Board.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, and community engagement.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and compassionate leadership.
- An understanding of grief, serious illness, hospice care, or related human services is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Employer RRSP contribution matching up to 3%
- Three weeks of vacation
- 6% wellness leave
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Applications will be reviewed as received and will remain open until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cowichan Hospice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities.
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