Director, Chronic Disease Programs

Date Posted: June 17th 2025

Position Title: Director, Chronic Disease Programs

Location: Flexible within BC (preference given to Lower mainland)

Term: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $90,000- $97,0000 annually

Reports To: Senior Vice President, Health Equity, Childcare & Camps

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the SVP, Health Equity, Child Care & Camps, the Director will work collaboratively with YMCA BC chronic disease program staff and key stakeholders. The Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of chronic disease programming across the regions that YMCA BC serves. The Director will learn from our current best practices of chronic disease program delivery and where possible will work to implement these pockets of excellence across our regions. In addition, the Director will source out new program opportunities that positively impact health and well-being, from a health equity lens. The Director is responsible for ensuring the best practice implementation of our chronic disease programming that improves health and wellness outcomes while ensuring financial viability of these programs.

The Director is responsible for the strategic planning of this portfolio, oversight of all chronic disease operations, development of new chronic disease programs, quality of practice, risk management, and financial management.

• Work with leaders and staff of chronic disease programs across YMCA BC to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services that improve the health and wellbeing of program participants while meeting the standards of funding agreements.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders and potential funders, pursuing additional chronic disease funding opportunities
• Develops new chronic disease programming that improves the health and wellbeing of British Columbians, from a health equity lens.
• Promoting the YMCA is a charity internally and externally that is dedicated to health equity
• Ensures positive working relationships with chronic disease teams, inclusive of Community Programs leadership and Health, Fitness and Aquatics leadership and staff that are responsible for chronic disease implementation.
• Ensures financial viability of chronic disease programming through financial planning and administration of operating budgets, and analysis of fee/ membership funded programming
• Supports the development of program evaluation practices by collaborating with internal leadership and partners to collect data in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Complete reports as required and oversee the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of programs to ensure continuous improvement
• Has responsibility for ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff who participate in chronic disease programming.
• Supports chronic disease program leadership to promote enrollment of all chronic disease programs, including marketing, promotions and outreach.
• Develop materials for the Health Equity Task Force, and other Executive Leadership requests.

• Post secondary degree in a health-related discipline such as Health Science, Public Health, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or other related field
• 7+ years of experience in Chronic Disease Programs or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Program coordinator or management experience, including supervisory experience
• Experience in the development and or expansion of programs
• Knowledge of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, etc.
• Experience in financial management, including developing and monitoring budgets
• Experience with oversight, developing and or facilitating health and wellness programming
• Experience in community outreach and building relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Computer proficient with proven experience with Office 365

• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

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• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.