Position Description

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Bethesda Christian Association

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

As the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Bethesda Christian Association, you will have the opportunity to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the organization’s services and initiatives, ultimately making a positive and lasting impact on the community it serves.

Internally, you will oversee the long-term, general and day-to-day administration, operations and services to ensure they are meeting the mission and values of Bethesda. In your external-facing role, you will develop and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders, be a passionate advocate for policy change, actively foster community engagement and build strategic partnerships.

As COO, you will have the opportunity to travel to the service sites across the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan, meeting and learning the stories of the people Bethesda supports, their families and passionate staff. Together with your committed team, you will shape the organization, inspiring staff to make a tangible difference in the lives of those Bethesda supports.

OUR STORY

Bethesda supports and empowers people with diverse abilities and their families

A big part of what we do is help people to find out what services are available to them, what would be most beneficial and how to access them.

We offer a range of services including living options (staff supported homes, shared living and intentional communities where people of all abilities live), community inclusion, supported independent living, summer camps, employment services and family support services. There’s a lot to consider and what is right for one person or family may not be right for another.

We walk alongside people on their journey. Life isn’t static and so when it changes, we’re there working to find solutions. That’s what being committed to communities of true belonging means.

Each of our services is designed to meet the needs and preferences of each person in 8 areas of their life (8 Quality of Life measures). This person-centred approach is committed to the values of community and inclusion.

We offer services for people with diverse abilities who are eligible for funding through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) and/or the Ministry of Health. We also offer options for people who pay privately for services as well as donation-based services.

OUR MISSON

As an expression of our Christian faith, we support and empower people of all abilities and their families to thrive and to cultivate a deep sense of belonging as we journey through the joys and challenges of life together.

OUR VISION

People of all abilities are flourishing in community while sharing their God-given skills and abilities, and being celebrated and embraced for who they are as leaders and decision-makers of their own lives.

OUR VALUES

• Christ-centered, faith-based
• Sanctity of life
• Self-advocacy
• Trust and integrity
• Valuing relationships & inclusion
• Stewardship

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years of leadership experience in a non-profit organization, preferably in community living services; however, consideration may be made for other related service sectors.
• A minimum of a post-secondary degree in a relevant field.
• Possession of Canadian, landed immigrant or legal working status.
• Agreement and personal commitment to Bethesda’s Statement of Faith & Community Good Neighbour Focus.
• Alignment with Bethesda’s Christian foundations and ethical standards.
• Clearance of a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
• Medical clearance to perform duties
• Able to meet all other requirements of the job description.

APPLY

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

• Location: Abbotsford, BC
• Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
• Start Date: TBD
• Salary Range: $110,240 - $117,520

ABOUT US

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is an executive consulting firm that specializes in working with not-for-profits and for-profit businesses across Canada, assisting them in the placement of senior executives and directors.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. welcomes and encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position. Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. is committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices, and will only make distinctions among interested applicants in accordance with the applicable Human Rights legislation.

Nelson/Kraft & Associates Inc. also welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.