Key Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Operations (DO) is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of AFCPS’s essential functions.
- The DO ensures that programs, facilities, financial systems, and operational processes are aligned, effective, compliant, and sustainable.
- This role requires a seasoned leader with strong financial acumen, demonstrated experience in asset and facilities management, and the ability to guide a leadership team responsible for complex operations. The DO plays a central role in safeguarding the organization’s financial health, optimizing its multi-site physical infrastructure, strengthening internal systems, and achieving operational excellence across all services.
- Experience in government relations, as well as a strong understanding of Canada’s non-profit ecosystem, are important assets.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Role and Key Duties
- Support the ED and the Board of Directors in long-term scenario planning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the ED and contribute actively to Board work and reporting.
- Translate strategic priorities into concrete operational plans.
- Ensure programs operate efficiently and safely, in alignment with the strategic plan.
- Participate in executive oversight of budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis processes.
- Optimize HR structures and processes and drive team effectiveness.
- Ensure robust internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the analysis of program performance and cost structures to improve sustainability and impact.
- Implement long-term maintenance and asset renewal plans for capital assets.
- Ensure the safety of all operations and compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal building and safety regulations.
- Oversee vendor relationships, major contracts, and capital projects.
- Lead planning related to development projects and infrastructure investments.
- Establish performance indicators and operational dashboards to support continuous improvement.
- Strengthen cross-departmental coordination and internal communication.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across departments.
- Support succession planning and leadership development within operational teams.
Education, Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes Sought
- Post-secondary diploma or university degree in administration, management, human resources, or any other field relevant to this position.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in business, non-profit organizations, community services, culture, or the public sector.
- Strong finance experience.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site operations and complex service environments.
- Experience in human resources and managing teams across administration and finance, education, culture, marketing, development, and fundraising functions.
- Recognized expertise in asset management, facilities oversight, and capital planning.
- Experience with an Alliance Française or knowledge of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) pedagogy and cultural programming would be a major asset.
- Experience in government relations considered a major asset.
- Bilingualism (English and French) required.
Key Challenges of the Role
The DO position within AFCPS involves significant challenges related to the complexity and scale of operations. The successful candidate will need to ensure effective coordination across multiple services and sites while maintaining a high standard of service for the Alliance’s audiences. In leading and implementing strategic priorities, they will also need to navigate a constantly evolving environment.
In a growth context, the role also requires structuring and optimizing operations to support program expansion while preserving the organization’s agility and deeply human mission. Lastly, the position requires engaging leadership capable of aligning teams around common goals and guiding the organization in the evolution of its practices and services.
Why Join Our Organization
Joining AFCPS as Director of Operations represents a unique opportunity to make a tangible contribution to an organization of great importance to British Columbia’s Francophone community. The association plays an essential role in French language education and in promoting bilingualism, cultural diversity, and Francophone cultures. This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to the evolution and strengthening of services provided to the community.
The position also offers the opportunity to work within a respected organization with committed teams and a culture deeply rooted in mutual support, inclusion, and respect for diversity. For a leader, this is a stimulating challenge: to structure, optimize, and evolve complex operations in service of a meaningful mission.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: CAD 90,000 to CAD 110,000 per year
The base salary offered within this range is determined by several factors, including job-related competencies, education, and relevant experience. Please note that new AFCPS employees are generally hired in the lower half of the range to support internal equity and allow room for growth for individuals who thrive in their role. The range above applies only to base salary and does not include the bonus program or benefits plan.
Other compensation components:
- 20 accrued vacation days, plus 13 additional paid days off
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Benefits plan (employer contribution to a flexible benefits plan)
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Flexible work options
- Support for professional development (training and upskilling opportunities, mentoring, etc.)
- Free or discounted access to AFCPS events and services
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Alliance Française Canada Pacific Society is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
We thank everyone who has expressed interest in Alliance Française Canada Pacific; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Join our team and help showcase the beauty of the French language and Francophone cultures in British Columbia!
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Language:
Work Location: In person
