Director of Finance

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is seeking a Director of Finance. Our mission is to improve mental health in Victoria by raising awareness of the cause and facilitating access to local support services. 

We are a 100% volunteer-run grassroots organization. Our team is composed of talented people from all backgrounds who are passionate about mental health. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the non-profit sector. We encourage both professionals and students to apply.

In this leadership role, you will lead biweekly online meetings for a small team of volunteers, facilitate brainstorming sessions, and oversee the completion of all finance tasks. As part of our young and dynamic board, you will work collaboratively with the leadership team to plan our organization's structure, goals, strategy, and initiatives. You will primarily collaborate with our Executive and Fundraising teams.  

The director is also expected to assist with online recruitment for the team members when needed and maintain consistent communication with other members of MHS leadership. This involves attending bimonthly online meetings with the organization’s directors and other team leaders to provide updates on your team’s progress.

Required skills and experience: 
- Currently living in Victoria, BC
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong writing & research skills  
- Passionate about mental health 
- Working understanding of Google Sheets/Excel
- Working knowledge of finance and fundraising, as well as the CRA charity application process
- Experience managing a team 

Bonus skills and experience: 
- Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation 
- Previous nonprofit/charity experience 
- Working knowledge of strategic/financial planning 
- Grant-writing 
- Previous experience in planning and implementing fundraising initiatives 

Required Documents:
- Resume
- Written paragraph(s) about why you are a good fit (Hint: we are not looking for a template cover letter, but we would love to get a feel for who you are and what you’re passionate about!)

To apply, please email the application documents to tereza@mhsvictoria.org. Please note that applications missing a written portion will not be considered. The most eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule an online video interview. We look forward to hearing from you!