# Executive Director at GoodWork.ca in Vancouver, Canada -… > Executive Director at GoodWork.ca in Vancouver, Canada. Category: Executive Jobs. View full job details and apply now on Confidential Careers. # Executive Director GoodWork.ca ## Job Description Whales and marine mammals conservation Position Title: Executive Director Organization: North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association Location: Successful applicant will ideally be a resident of Northern Vancouver Island or able to easily commute for in-person events and meetings - Start Date: Immediate/ Flexible (applications will be reviewed as received) - Rate of Pay: $35-40 per hour depending on experience - Hours of Work: estimated 20-40 hours per month (hours can be tailored to suit the successful applicant) - Period: Year Round ### About NIMMSA The North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association (NIMMSA) conducts conservation and business activities aimed at benefiting marine mammals, the economy and the marine environment off northern Vancouver Island. ### Requirements The successful Executive Director applicant must be proficient and professional in verbal and written conduct, have a good understanding of corporate, non-profit, and government structures, be self-motivated and able to work on various aspects of the organization on short notice whenever issues need attention. Knowledge of the tourism industry and/or a background in marine mammal policy/ conservation is preferred. A passion for regenerative tourism and best sustainable practices is most important. The Executive Director must be able to work independently to lead the strategic initiatives of the organization within a currently limited budget to build capacity and ensure long-term sustainability and growth. ### Duties The Executive Director of the North Island Marine Mammal Stewardship Association (NIMMSA) will be responsible for the following: - Overall management of NIMMSA* - General Advancement of the three pillars of the NIMMSA Strategic Plan ### Stewardship - Updating and enforcement of the member Code of Conduct - Manage all aspects of the Conservation Fund - Advocate for the NIMMSA vision and mission with government and the broader community ### Community Engagement - Foster a sense of community amongst members Provide educational opportunities for members Maintain a guide/driver directory Facilitate social opportunities for members to connect Organize the annual Operators Meeting Build upon First Nations Engagement and Reconciliation efforts Manage social media channels (IG, FB and LinkedIn) Publish a quarterly newsletter Maintain the website Act as point person for government relations (the board will also support here) Organize and chair monthly board meetings (virtual), Spring Operators meeting, and the AGM Support coordination of community meeting(s) pre/ post season Media relations ### Capacity Building and Financial Resiliency - Ensure financial records are organized and up to date Collection of membership & conservation fees (maintain and modify fees as needed) Year end financial reports Budget creation and cash flow management Ensure we are in good standing with the Societies Act (complete annual filings) - Identify revenue opportunities Earned income Funding opportunities - Utilize social capital by enlisting board/NIMMSA members for tasks - Some duties can be contracted to other staff (currently 2 PT supporting general administration and communications) Posted August 25, 2026 ## Related Jobs Associate Director, Paid Social UM Canada Director Paid Social Expert - Associate Director UNAVAILABLE Director Executive Trust Officer TD Bank Group Executive Associate Director or Director National Bank of Canada Director Commercial Insurance Director JobsMedia.io Director Category Director ( Seasonal) RONA Director Executive Director Brookdale Director Executive Executive Director Brown Consulting Group Director Executive ## Related Searches