About the Organisation
Founded in 1904, the Alliance Française de Vancouver (AFV) is a non-profit cultural
organization and registered charity dedicated to promoting French arts, culture, and language
in British Columbia. In 2025, the organization became the Alliance Française Canada Pacific
Society (AFCPS) following its amalgamation with the Alliance Française de Victoria (founded
in 1910), bringing together more than 120 years of history in support of Francophone and
intercultural dialogue in Western Canada.
In 2024, AFV opened in Vancouver a purpose-built, environmentally responsible cultural,
educational, and community centre featuring a professional theatre (165 seats), an art gallery,
artists’ studios, 16 classrooms, a media library, and flexible public spaces. This infrastructure
enables the organization to provide French classes to more than 4,000 students and
administer more than 4,000 French certifications each year. It also presents high-quality
artistic works while supporting creation, production, and audience engagement across all
disciplines. Nearly 12,000 audience members were welcomed there in 2025. At the beginning
of 2026, AF Victoria opened new classrooms by securing a long-term lease for the premises
and a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Société Francophone de Victoria.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Operations (DO) is a key
member of the leadership team and is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of
AFCPS’s essential functions.
The DO ensures that programs, facilities, financial systems, and operational processes are
aligned, effective, compliant, and sustainable.
This role requires a seasoned leader with strong financial acumen, demonstrated experience in
asset and facilities management, and the ability to guide a leadership team responsible for
complex operations. The DO plays a central role in safeguarding the organization’s financial
health, optimizing its multi-site physical infrastructure, strengthening internal systems, and
achieving operational excellence across all services.
Experience in government relations, as well as a strong understanding of Canada’s non-profit
ecosystem, are important assets.
Alliance Française Canada Pacific – 6161 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2 – 604 327 0201 – www.afcapa.ca
Ideal Candidate Profile
Role and Key Duties
Support the ED and the Board of Directors in long-term scenario planning.
Act as a trusted advisor to the ED and contribute actively to Board work and reporting.
Translate strategic priorities into concrete operational plans.
Ensure programs operate efficiently and safely, in alignment with the strategic plan.
Participate in executive oversight of budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis
processes.
Optimize HR structures and processes and drive team effectiveness.
Ensure robust internal controls, risk management frameworks, and compliance with regulatory
requirements.
Contribute to the analysis of program performance and cost structures to improve sustainability
and impact.
Implement long-term maintenance and asset renewal plans for capital assets.
Ensure the safety of all operations and compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal building
and safety regulations.
Oversee vendor relationships, major contracts, and capital projects.
Lead planning related to development projects and infrastructure investments.
Establish performance indicators and operational dashboards to support continuous improvement.
Strengthen cross-departmental coordination and internal communication.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across departments. –
Support succession planning and leadership development within operational teams.
Education, Experience, Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Attributes Sought
Post-secondary diploma or university degree in administration, management, human resources,
or any other field relevant to this position.
A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in business, non-profit organizations,
community services, culture, or the public sector.
Strong finance experience.
Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site operations and complex service environments.
Experience in human resources and managing teams across administration and finance,
education, culture, marketing, development, and fundraising functions.
Recognized expertise in asset management, facilities oversight, and capital planning.
Experience with an Alliance Française or knowledge of French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
pedagogy and cultural programming would be a major asset.
Experience in government relations considered a major asset.
Bilingualism (English and French) required.
Alliance Française Canada Pacific – 6161 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2 – 604 327 0201 – www.afcapa.ca
Key Challenges of the Role
The DO position within AFCPS involves significant challenges related to the complexity and
scale of operations. The successful candidate will need to ensure effective coordination across
multiple services and sites while maintaining a high standard of service for the Alliance’s
audiences. In leading and implementing strategic priorities, they will also need to navigate a
constantly evolving environment.
In a growth context, the role also requires structuring and optimizing operations to support
program expansion while preserving the organization’s agility and deeply human mission.
Lastly, the position requires engaging leadership capable of aligning teams around common
goals and guiding the organization in the evolution of its practices and services.
Why Join Our Organization
Joining AFCPS as Director of Operations represents a unique opportunity to make a tangible
contribution to an organization of great importance to British Columbia’s Francophone
community. The association plays an essential role in French language education and in
promoting bilingualism, cultural diversity, and Francophone cultures. This role offers the
opportunity to actively contribute to the evolution and strengthening of services provided to
the community.
The position also offers the opportunity to work within a respected organization with committed
teams and a culture deeply rooted in mutual support, inclusion, and respect for diversity. For
a leader, this is a stimulating challenge: to structure, optimize, and evolve complex operations
in service of a meaningful mission.
Alliance Française Canada Pacific – 6161 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3B2 – 604 327 0201 – www.afcapa.ca
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: CAD 90,000 to CAD 110,000 per year
The base salary offered within this range is determined by several factors, including
jobrelated competencies, education, and relevant experience. Please note that new AFCPS
employees are generally hired in the lower half of the range to support internal equity and
allow room for growth for individuals who thrive in their role. The range above applies only to
base salary and does not include the bonus program or benefits plan.
Other compensation components:
• 20 accrued vacation days, plus 13 additional paid days off
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Benefits plan (employer contribution to a flexible benefits plan)
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Flexible work options
• Support for professional development (training and upskilling opportunities, mentoring, etc.)
• Free or discounted access to AFCPS events and services
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