PROJECT MANAGER

The Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC) is the provincial professional association for Registered Midwives. MABC is dedicated to promoting and advancing the profession of midwifery, advocating for the ongoing development of midwifery services, and supporting our members in providing excellent care to families across the province and the roughly 10,000 midwifery births in the province every year.

Since regulation in 1998 midwives in British Columbia have grown from a small group of dedicated professionals to a vital part of the BC health care system. Midwives currently deliver more than 25% of all babies born in the province and that number is anticipated to grow in the coming years. Midwives are stabilizing sexual, reproductive and newborn care in many communities, and this vital contribution is especially crucial in rural, remote and First Nations communities.

MABC now seeks an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead MABC into this exciting future. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of MABC.

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced leader to:

• Leverage and engage the passion and calling that member midwives feel for their work;
• Straddle the need to engage with healthcare systems, authorities, and governance, with the fundamental life-changing work of midwives;
• Build community among MABC membership and ensure MABC’s value is felt and shared;
• Help galvanize the strategic direction for MABC’s future.

Job Requirements:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a healthcare-related or nonprofit organization.
• Knowledge and experience of the BC healthcare system and/or midwifery practice is highly desirable.
• Success in advocacy, government relations, and partner management, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in a leadership capacity of a member-based organization would be a strong asset.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record in strategic planning and organizational development.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and community engagement; an advanced degree in healthcare administration, business, public policy, or related field would be most welcome.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and a commitment to cultural safety and humility.
• Ability to travel throughout the province as needed.
• Strong change management abilities and experience; can prioritize and focus; brings people along with changes.

Additionally, we seek a leader who has:

• Visionary leadership abilities and a strategic mindset; can grasp the interactions of relationships, policy, and operations and map them out to move the MABC forward.
• Exceptional mission alignment; a passion for midwifery, advancing midwifery, and improving sexual, reproductive and newborn health care.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate complex healthcare landscapes.
• Exceptional empathy and emotional intelligence; understands the heart at the work of midwives and the MABC staff.
• Leadership abilities that include a focus on goals and accountability; an empowering style to support employees and board members alike; a confident delegator and facilitator.
• Decisive; takes responsibility for, and ownership of, decisions.
• A history of fostering a culture of collaboration; a strong listener and transparent communicator; works to understand midwives’ motivations and passions; an iterative style that reports back and makes people feel heard, understood, and valued.
• A true people person; inclusive, cordial, friendly, approachable, and kind.
• Strong ethical foundation and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Commitment to anticolonial and antiracist practices; understands the historic and cultural importance of matrilinear cultures.
• Creativity, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm to innovate.
• Presentation and speaking skills to be the MABC’s “face”; a confident and relational networker.

Application Timing & Process:

The deadline for applications is March 19, 2025. After that point, we will review submissions and begin the evaluation process. Early submissions are encouraged and will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

We expect a start date in spring 2025, depending on the new Executive Director’s transition period.

Compensation & Benefits:

This position has a salary range of $155,000 – $170,000 depending on experience and skills of the selected candidate.

The MABC offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer-paid extended health and dental coverage, RRSP employer match program, Professional Development support, and 4 weeks holidays and up to 10 flexible wellness days annually.

Location:

The MABC’s office is located in Burnaby, and we ask that the ED be in the office at least 50% of the time. Some travel throughout the province is required.