Executive Director

Invasive Species Council of BC

. Serve as chief executive and spokesperson for ISCBC .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 CA$120,000 - CA$165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership experience in nonprofit and public-sector environments, with a strong focus on partnership building and resource development. Possesses knowledge of invasive species management and the ability to oversee budgets and risk while guiding a diverse team.

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Senior Leadership ExperiencePartnership BuildingGrant SecuringBudget OversightInvasive Species Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementRisk ManagementGrant WritingSponsorship AcquisitionOrganizational Leadership

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorPublic SectorIndigenous CommunitiesEnvironmental ManagementNatural Resource Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as chief executive and spokesperson for ISCBC
Report to the Board Chair and remain accountable to the Board of Directors
Lead an organization of approximately 20+ staff through a management team of direct reports
Work alongside the Board to set organizational direction
Grow the resources that power the organization’s work
Protect nature from rural areas to city landscapes within BC and beyond
Build partnerships and awareness with Indigenous communities, governments, industry, funders and communities
Provide tools and support on-the-ground action to reduce the spread and impacts of invasive species

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 7 years of senior leadership in a nonprofit, public-sector, Indigenous, environmental, natural resource or comparably complex organization
Relevant degree or equivalent
Experience leading managers and overseeing budgets, audits and risk
Track record of building partnerships with governments, Indigenous communities, industry and funders
Experience securing grants, sponsorships or other funding
Invasive species knowledge is a strong asset
Resume and answers to screening questions required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits
RRSP
Flex time
Virtual team / choice of a community in BC
Travel to meet partners and the Board as part of the role