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Company Overview:

Situated in the heart of Vancouver’s historic Strathcona neighbourhood, Villa Cathay Care Home is a culturally focused long-term care home dedicated to serving the Chinese Canadian community. Founded in 1978, Villa Cathay was built on the vision of providing seniors with a place where they could age with dignity, surrounded by the language, cuisine, and traditions that reflect their heritage.

Nestled within a revitalized urban setting, Villa Cathay blends modern design with cultural sensitivity, offering a state-of-the-art environment that includes private rooms with ensuite washrooms in a 10-storey East Tower and the 3-storey West Pavilion and serene garden spaces. With over 45 years of compassionate care, Villa Cathay is recognized for its excellence in person-centered services and its commitment to holistic wellness.

Today, Villa Cathay has the capacity for 224 residents and continues to evolve through innovative programs that support aging in place, dementia care, palliative services, and culturally appealing recreational and dietary offerings. With deep roots in the community, Villa Cathay Care Home Society remains a pillar of culturally integrated, high-quality senior care in British Columbia.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director is responsible for executing the organization’s strategic plan as established by the Board of Directors. This role ensures operational effectiveness, financial stability, and high-quality, person-centred care and services within the care home while fostering long-term organizational growth. The Executive Director leads an interdisciplinary team to achieve organizational goals, fulfill contract requirements, maintain accreditation standards, and adhere to regulatory mandates. Through direct action and delegation, this role cultivates external partnerships, enhances the organization’s visibility and recognition, and secures resource development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare organizational structures, long-term care standards and regulations, and applicable legislative requirements.
• Working knowledge of personnel management, business operations, public relations, and departmental functions, with demonstrated ability to apply these principles effectively in staffing and operational decisions.
• Provide executive leadership in aligning operations with the Board of Directors’ mission and philosophy, supporting a person-centered and culturally responsive care environment.
• Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of long-term care programs and services to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with best practices.
• Ensure the fiscal integrity of the organization through effective budget development, financial reporting, and resource allocation to maintain a positive financial position.
• Act as a key liaison with the Board of Directors by delivering timely, accurate reports and contributing to strategic planning and policy development.
• Direct HR strategy, including recruitment, retention, performance management, and staff development to support a skilled and committed workforce.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and accreditation standards while promoting continuous quality improvement in service delivery and risk management.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with health authorities, partner organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance resident care and organizational visibility.
• Maintain constructive labour relations and collaborate in collective bargaining processes with accredited employer associations and unions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate operational policies and procedures to support organizational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Lead capital redevelopment initiatives and accreditation processes to align with strategic objectives and sector standards.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a health-related discipline is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, with a strong preference for experience in long-term care environments.
• Current membership in the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) is required; Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare organizational structures, long-term care standards and regulations, and applicable legislative requirements.
• Working knowledge of personnel management, business operations, public relations, and departmental functions, with demonstrated ability to apply these principles effectively in staffing and operational decisions.

Compensation:

• The position offers a competitive annual salary of $150,000.