Director, Healthy Communities bei Ecojustice

Program Director, Healthy communities

At A Glance

• Location: Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
• Hours: 35 Weekly
• Strating Salary: $125,290 – 143,388
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Closing Date: October 15, 2025
• Please note, strong internal candidates has been identified for this position, which is only open to internal applicants.
  
  

About Us

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court.

Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

Our Healthy Communities program team leads Ecojustice’s work to protect people and the environment from pollution and toxic chemicals, tackle environmental racism, and achieve healthy, livable communities.

About The Role

The Program Director, Healthy Communities plays a key leadership role in advancing Ecojustice’s mission. This position leads strategy and execution for the Healthy Communities program with a focus on litigation, law reform and other program tools to tackle pollution, toxic chemicals, environmental racism, and supporting livable communities. The Director collaborates across program areas, embeds justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation into all aspects of the work, and builds strong relationships with communities, partners, and donors.

Strategic Objectives

1. 
   Develop and lead the execution of the Healthy Communities program strategy.
2. 
   Mentor the Healthy Communities Team to build expertise in the program area.
3. 
   Collaborate with senior leaders at Ecojustice to lead the organization.
   
   

Role Responsibilities
Lead Healthy Communities

• Develop and implement program strategy, objectives, and plans
• Advance systemic change in Canadian law and policy through leading program litigation and advocacy strategies
• Guide file development take advantage of program opportunities ensuring alignment with organizational goals and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) principles
• Approve program projects and present files to the Board
• Collaborate across departments to integrate Healthy Communities work
• Build respectful partnerships with communities, governments, and organizations
• Support donor engagement and fundraising efforts with the Philanthropy team

Leadership Responsibilities

Department & People Leadership

• Recruit and manage direct reports, including mentorship performance and growth planning
• Participate in management support, coaching, mentorship and provide feedback for program team members
• Model a respectful, collaborative, high-impact team culture aligned with Ecojustice’s values
• Collaborate with People & Culture to enhance engagement and team effectiveness
  
  

Organizational Leadership

• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational leadership alongside peers
• Report on program outcomes to the Executive Director, staff, and Board
• Help shape organizational policies and represent Ecojustice externally
• Lead development of program practices, structures, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and financial planning for the program

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

• Deep expertise in Canadian law and policy related to pollution, toxic waste, and pesticides.
• Scientific knowledge of environmental contaminants (e.g., PFAS, pesticides) and their health/ecological impacts.
• Proven leadership in program or functional area management, including strategic planning and execution.
• Strong team leadership skills, with experience mentoring, recruiting, and managing performance.
• Exceptional communication abilities to translate complex legal and technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Senior-level decision-making skills with an understanding organizational impact and risk management
• Experience in law reform, government relations, and budget oversight.
  
  

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.  

Great Reasons To Join Us

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence
• 4 weeks of vacation to start with an accelerated accrual schedule
• Annual winter break
• Hybrid, remote, or full office working models
• 5% salary RRSP contribution after 1 year
• 14 public holidays (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and National Indigenous Peoples Day)
• 2 additional “floater” days off
• 4 hours per month of paid personal life organization time
• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events
• 100% employer-paid extended health benefits package, including up to $2000 per year of mental health coverage and employee and family assistance program
• $500 per year wellness spending account
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys)
• A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys)
• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation