Executive Director

Are you a respected and forward-looking leader who is motivated by shaping the future of housing in Kamloops?

The Kamloops Community Land Trust Foundation is seeking an Executive Director who thrives in a strategic and collaborative environment. You bring strong relationship building skills and are comfortable engaging with industry, government officials, and community partners. Your leadership style builds trust, aligns diverse perspectives, and delivers results. With experience leading organizations through change, influencing policy, and translating strategy into action, you are well positioned to strengthen the Land Trust’s role as a trusted voice for housing.

OPPORTUNITY
The Executive Director will lead the foundational growth of the Kamloops Community Land Trust Foundation. This is a 'hands-on' leadership role where the Executive Director will manage the organization from high-level strategic partnerships to day-to-day administrative tasks. The focus is on real estate acquisition, housing development, asset management with the goal of establishing a sustainable operating model for the Land Trust Foundation and for provision of housing specifically for low-to-moderate income households.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Organization Management and Financial Responsibility

Work with the Board to develop and amend bylaws, policies and a three-year business plan.
In collaboration with the Board develops and monitors an annual budget and provides overall management of the fiscal operations of the Land Trust Foundation.
Ensures the preparation of cash flow projections.
Ensures regulation evaluation and reporting of budget results.
Ensures that systems are in place for effective financial management and fundraising/donor management.
Ensures Board and staff compliance with all internal policies and procedures, legal requirements, and financial standards.

Staff and Board Leadership

Serves as staff liaison to the Board of Directors, including preparing materials for meetings, attending or staffing Board committees, and assisting with special projects.
Recruits, orients, trains, motivates, evaluates, and recognizes staff and Board members for their service.
Ensures professional development opportunities for self and staff.
Creates a positive working environment.

Planning

Assists the Board in setting the organization’s strategic direction through the development and implementation of a strategic plan, donor plan, and communications plan.
Works with the Board to establish goals and strategies.
Performs and oversees the work in the tactical plan.
Monitors, tracks, and reports progress towards tactical plan KPI’s.

Donor Development and Strategic Partnerships

Cultivates and stewards major donor prospects, including individuals, corporations, and private family foundations.
Act as the primary liaison with the City of Kamloops, BC Housing, and CMHC to secure land transfers and startup capital.
Lead aggressive grant writing efforts through provincial/federal streams to build an initial capital reserve.

Real Estate Development

Identify and evaluate potential land acquisitions.
Manage multi-phase housing developments, from initial feasibility and rezoning processes to construction completion.

Community Advocacy and Communications

Represent Land Trust Foundation in the community to build trust and educate partners and interested parties on the 'at-arm's length' land trust model.
Develop and promote branding, social media presence, and regular communications to educate and inform the community of the purpose and work of the Land Trust Foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors degree in Urban Planning & Community Development, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or Finance.

Experience: Minimum 5+ years in non-profit leadership, urban planning, or housing and land development. Previous experience in a startup environment or with a land trust is highly desirable.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Kamloops real estate market, BC's Business Corporations Act, and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.

Skills:

Expertise in financial modeling for affordable housing.
Proven ability to navigate local municipal planning and zoning.
Strong interpersonal skills for building a 'community-owned and controlled' culture.
Experience managing multi-phase developments, from initial feasibility to construction completion.
Understanding how boards of directors and various not-for-profit housing models function.

KEY COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Innovate: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

Client Focused: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.

Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 with flexibility based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Compensation: Includes eligibility for a performance bonus as part of the annual review process, extended health benefits, and vacation.

If this opportunity is a great fit for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to landtrust@kamloops.ca prior to June 30, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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