Chief Executive Officer
Permanent Full-Time | Hope, British Columbia | Reports to the Board of Directors
Lead with purpose. Strengthen community. Shape the future of Cedar Strong.
The Opportunity
Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society is seeking an accomplished, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to advance our mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide organization-wide leadership in strategy, governance, operations, financial stewardship, fundraising, people and culture, and community engagement. This is an opportunity for a collaborative and accountable leader to guide a growing non-profit organization delivering essential services in Hope and the surrounding region.
About Cedar Strong
Cedar Strong Prevention and Intervention Society is a non-profit society based in Hope, B.C. We provide client-centred programs and services to individuals and families. Through trauma-informed practice, Cedar Strong offers housing, advocacy, education, and other supports that build resilience, empowerment, inclusion, safety, dignity, and belonging. More than 75 employees support our programs and services.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Stó:lō and Nlaka’pamux peoples, and we strive to approach our relationships with humility and respect.
What You Will Do
- Partner with the Board of Directors to develop, implement, and evaluate Cedar Strong’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategy into measurable organizational, operational, and program priorities.
- Keep the Board informed and support strong governance, sound decision-making, and effective Board–staff communication.
- Oversee high-quality, responsive programs and services in collaboration with the leadership team.
- Provide strategic financial leadership, including budgeting, reporting, fundraising, funding agreements, fiscal controls, and risk management.
- Build a respectful, culturally safe, ethical, and accountable workplace that attracts, develops, and retains employees.
- Guide labor relations, human resources strategy, health and safety, and compliance with applicable legislation and agreements.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, community partners, donors, funders, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Represent Cedar Strong publicly and lead communications, advocacy, brand, and media relations.
- Monitor emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and lead innovation that strengthens organizational impact and sustainability.
What You Bring
- A master’s degree in business administration or a relevant field.
- Robust career track record to draw upon. At least seven years of recent senior leadership experience, including financial oversight in a non-profit organization and work with a Board of Directors.
- Demonstrated pro-active strength in strategic planning, organizational leadership, financial management, fundraising, and risk management.
- Experience with human resources and labor relations; experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
- Experience and knowledge of rural community needs and challenges.
- Experience engaging and advocating government, media, funders, donors, and community partners as a senior organizational representative.
- Excellent judgment, analytical ability, communication, presentation, relationship-building, and change-leadership skills.
- A collaborative leadership style grounded in integrity, cultural humility, accountability, and respect that inspires and motivates others.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.
- Willingness to relocate to Hope, BC.
- A valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to complete a satisfactory criminal record check for work with vulnerable populations.
Employment Details
- Status: Permanent, full-time
- Location: On-site at Cedar Strong’s administrative building in Hope, B.C., with community and regional engagement
- Reports to: Board of Directors
- Direct reports: Chief Operating Officer, Human Resources Manager, and Finance Manager
- Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 per year, plus benefits
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and cover letter describing how your experience and leadership approach align with this opportunity to Julie.blok@cedarstrong.org by December 11, 2026 @ 4pm.
Cedar Strong welcomes applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
