The Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (CMHA BC) is the leading charitable organization dedicated to promoting mental health for all. CMHA BC develops and delivers innovative mental health initiatives while providing strategic leadership and support to our network of 13 local branches.
CMHA BC provides advocacy and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all British Columbians to flourish and thrive. Through workplace programs, direct support programs for youth and families, training and workshops, and advocacy and mental health promotion work, we always focus on our three strategic priorities to reach, uplift, and advance mental health for all. We also play a crucial role in system transformation through policy development, research, and government relations that drive mental health reform across BC.
CMHA BC is now recruiting an Executive Director, Programs, a newly created senior role to hold strategic oversight, direction, and accountability for implementing CMHA BC Division's program and service portfolio.
The ED is the senior executive responsible for program execution, ensuring operational excellence and innovation across mental health and substance use initiatives throughout British Columbia. This position maintains executive-level accountability for program implementation, evaluation, quality assurance, and sustainable growth of CMHA BC's distinctive and diverse provincial programs.
The ED will have significant budget responsibilities for the majority of our $61 million budget and will lead a team of ~100 engaged and passionate staff.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Jonny Morris, the ED will provide expert program guidance to the CEO and executive team on programmatic priorities and direction, ensuring all initiatives align with CMHA BC's established strategic plan and organizational vision.
This is a tremendous new leadership opportunity for an experienced executive leader to:
As the senior executive responsible for program execution, the ED ensures operational excellence and innovation across mental health and substance use initiatives throughout British Columbia. This position maintains executive-level accountability for program implementation, evaluation, quality assurance, and sustainable growth of CMHA BC's distinctive and diverse provincial programs.
Competencies & Traits
The ideal ED will bring:
Knowledge & Skills:
Compensation & Benefits
The ED’s salary range is currently going through the formal approval process, and we envision a hiring range of $160,000 – 175,000. Generous benefits include extended health and dental coverage, a health savings account, membership in the Municipal Pension Plan, holidays and compensatory days off, and, in keeping with our commitment to mental health, unlimited mental health benefits.
This is a full-time permanent position, offering the flexibility of at least three days in the office. The ED can be based in either of our two offices (downtown Vancouver or Victoria), with a strong preference for the Vancouver office.
Application Timing & Selection Process
All submissions should be received by September 10, 2025. Please apply with a cover letter/expression of interest and resume/CV in the same document.
Early submissions and enquiries are encouraged and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
After applying, candidates will have the chance to share their experience and ask questions throughout the process.
Read the full Candidate Brief Here: https://thediscoverygroup.ca/portfolio/canadian-mental-health-association-bc/
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