Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
The Executive Director will lead Calgary Community Services, overseeing a large, complex, multi-site social services operation that includes shelter, housing, and community programming.
This role provides senior leadership across all programs, operations, and services—ensuring alignment with The Salvation Army’s mission, values, and regulatory requirements. The Executive Director II is responsible for driving operational excellence, advancing innovation, and ensuring high-quality service delivery in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Lead senior managers and directors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance across all service areas
Partner with internal functions (HR, Audit, Risk, IT) to strengthen systems, governance, and performance
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, government agencies, funders, and stakeholders
Education & Certifications
Key Skills & Competencies
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $139,241.88 to $174,052.36 with a maximum of $208,862.83.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
