Community Living BC is a provincial Crown agency, created in 2005 under the Community Living Authority Act through the passionate collective advocacy of individuals, families, and government to better serve eligible adults with developmental disabilities, and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder who need support with daily living. Today, CLBC supports more than 30,000 individuals across British Columbia through a diverse network of community-based services and partners.

CLBC’s work is guided by deeply held values grounded in respect, kindness, accountability, cultural safety and helpfulness, with a clear mandate to foster communities of belonging. As demand grows, CLBC stands at a pivotal moment, advancing an ambitious, co-created Strategic Plan that reflects the voices of those it serves while stewarding public trust and resources in a shifting economic landscape.

CLBC's Board of Directors is seeking a CEO to act as both head architect and head steward of CLBC’s vision, who can step the organization forward with foresight and clarity, and who balances continuous improvement with day-to-day operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong vision and conviction, and a gentle approach, and ensures that strategy, policy, and resources align to deliver equitable, person-centred outcomes for individuals and families across the province. 

Stewarding a $1.9B budget (approximately $120M of which is operating), the CEO directly oversees a team of 7, through a leadership team responsible for service delivery, financial stewardship, people and culture, quality assurance, Indigenous relations, governance, and external engagement. Within this complex environment, the CEO will be expected to strengthen understanding of CLBC’s place in the provincial landscape of service delivery and build clarity and capacity through collaboration and shared accountability. The CEO is also responsible for all staff and programs, with the total number of staff being approximately 700. 

The ideal candidate is a seasoned, values-based executive with a successful track record of advancing a complex organization working in service of others. A consummate systems thinker, this individual will bring strengths in authentic engagement of interest holders, including individuals and families served by CLBC, service providers, Indigenous partners, and government. Strategic, yet grounded, this leader is adept at translating community voice and practical realities into measurable actions while guiding the organization into the future with integrity and clarity.

As CEO of this critical provincial organization, you must be prepared to make difficult decisions to maintain momentum and organizational clarity. You bring humility, openness, courage, and a learning orientation, and have demonstrated success in building people‑centred cultures that support innovation and thoughtful risk‑taking.

Leadership of CLBC epitomizes what it is to serve the public at a meaningful moment in time, and to shape systems that enable inclusion, dignity, belonging, and connection. In doing so, you will shape the very future of who and what British Columbia becomes.

The compensation for this role is in the range of $270,000-$283,000, plus a benefits package. CLBC’s headquarters are in Vancouver, which will therefore be the ideal location for the successful candidate. This role requires travel across British Columbia.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.