Executive Director

Executive Director (Part-Time)

Gibsons, BC

Ideal Candidate :

This role is well suited to a leader who enjoys equipping and developing others and working closely with a Board, senior staff, and community stakeholders to maintain a safe, welcoming, and vibrant public harbour.

Position : Part-time (~20 hours / week)

Reports to : Board of Directors

Compensation : $45,000.00-$50,000 / year (0.5 FTE)

Position Summary :

The Executive Director (ED) provides overall leadership for Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority (GLHA) and serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible for organizational leadership, people management, governance support, and external relations, while overseeing GLHA’s operations at a strategic level.

Working closely with the Board, the ED ensures the Board is well supported, informed, and positioned to govern effectively. Internally, the ED leads and develops the staff team, sets clear priorities, and ensures systems, finances, and relationships support the long-term sustainability and stewardship of GLHA.

Core Competencies :

Board & Governance Effectiveness :

• Strong understanding of Board-governed environments, governance best practices, and strategic oversight.

People Leadership & Development :

Strategic & Systems Thinking :

Government & Regulatory Acumen :

Harbour & Marine Awareness :

Key Leadership Values :

Models the Way :

Inspires a Shared Vision :

Challenges the Process :

Enables Others to Act :

Encourages the Heart :

Qualifications :

To Express Interest or to Apply : Please reach out to info@westcoastpeoplepartners.com . Thank you for your interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us :

The Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority (GLHA) is a non-profit, community-based organization that has managed the federally owned small craft harbour in Gibsons, B.C. since 1998. Over the past 27 years, we’ve built a reputation for providing a safe, well-maintained, and efficiently operated marine facility that serves a diverse user base—from local commercial fishers to recreational boaters and marine tourism operators.

With a strong focus on long-term growth, community engagement, and financial sustainability, GLHA continues to expand its services and infrastructure to meet growing regional demand. Our success is rooted in strong leadership, community partnerships, and a deep commitment to supporting the marine economy on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. To learn more, please visit our website !