{"id":1136737,"url":"https://alion.io/job/vch-regional-director-spiritual-health","title":"Regional Director, Spiritual Health","company":{"id":1049464,"name":"Vancouver Coastal Health","domain":"vch.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/vancouver-coastal-health","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"head","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Vancouver, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":60,"max":87,"currency":"CAD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":124000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T08:27:47Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:27:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Salary Details\nThe salary range for this position is CAD $60.78/Hr. - CAD $87.37/Hr.Job Summary\nCome work as a Regional Director, Spiritual Health with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Reporting to the Vice-President, Richmond Community, the Regional Director, Spiritual Health provides strategic and operational leadership for Spiritual Health services across Vancouver Coastal Health's Acute and Community settings. The role advances an integrated, equitable and person-centred approach to spiritual health that supports patients, families, staff and physicians through VCH's bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of care.\nThis is a unique executive leadership opportunity to influence holistic, compassionate and culturally responsive care across one of Canada's largest integrated health systems. Working in alignment with VCH's Mission, Vision, Values and strategic priorities, the Regional Director strengthens the integration of Spiritual Health within clinical care, professional practice, education, research and organizational culture.\nThe Regional Director leads a regional, multi-site team of Spiritual Health Practitioners, educators, residents, interns and adjunct spiritual care providers, translating strategic priorities into sustainable services, professional practice standards and operational approaches that strengthen consistency, workforce sustainability and patient, family and staff experience across the organization.\nWorking collaboratively with executive leadership, Operations, Professional Practice, Indigenous Health, physicians, academic institutions and community partners, the Regional Director advances integrated models of care, provides strategic consultation on complex spiritual, ethical and multi-faith matters, and serves as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO on the human, spiritual and cultural dimensions of healthcare delivery, organizational culture and staff well-being.\nBuilding on a respected foundation, the Regional Director will steward and thoughtfully evolve the Spiritual Health portfolio by strengthening organizational alignment, professional practice, consistency across Communities of Care, evidence-informed service planning and culturally responsive care. This work is grounded in VCH's commitments to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and the belief that spiritual well-being is an essential component of compassionate, person-centred healthcare.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES\nStrategic Leadership & Spiritual Health Integration\nLeads the strategic direction and continuous evolution of Spiritual Health services across VCH, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of care. \nDevelops regional strategies, service delivery models and professional practice standards that strengthen consistency, sustainability and equitable access across Communities of Care. \nAdvances the integration of Spiritual Health within patient care, staff well-being, physician support, organizational culture and executive decision-making. \nBalances stewardship of a respected program with thoughtful innovation, evidence-informed practice and service transformation. \nEstablishes meaningful performance measures, evaluation frameworks and service outcomes to demonstrate the value, impact and sustainability of Spiritual Health services across VCH.\nPartnerships, Collaboration & Organizational Influence\nBuilds collaborative relationships with executive leadership, Operations, Professional Practice, Indigenous Health, physicians, educators and community partners to advance integrated models of care. \nProvides strategic consultation on complex spiritual, ethical and multi-faith matters, supporting organizational planning, policy development and decision-making. \nStrengthens partnerships with Indigenous communities, faith leaders, academic institutions-including the Vancouver School of Theology-and professional organizations to advance patient care, education and research.\nRepresents VCH provincially and nationally in initiatives related to Spiritual Health, Clinical Pastoral Education, multi-faith services and healthcare transformation.\nProfessional Practice, Education & Accreditation\nProvides regional leadership for Spiritual Health professional practice, advancing consistent standards, evidence-informed practice and integrated models of care across VCH.\nOversees Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), accreditation activities and educational programs that support excellence in learning and professional development. \nStrengthens collaboration across Professional Practice and interdisciplinary teams while supporting mentorship, workforce sustainability and succession planning. \nLeads the development and evaluation of policies, standards and initiatives that strengthen Spiritual Health services across VCH. \nLeadership, Operations & Resource Stewardship\nProvides strategic and operational leadership to a regional, multi-site Spiritual Health team while fostering collaboration, accountability and service excellence.\nFosters a psychologically safe, inclusive and values-driven culture through coaching, mentorship, performance development and leadership growth. \nLeads workforce planning, recruitment and succession strategies that build organizational capacity. \nOversees budgets, resource allocation and operational planning to ensure equitable, sustainable service delivery. \nPromotes continuous improvement, operational consistency and compliance with organizational policies, legislation and workplace safety standards. \nProgram Development, Quality & Continuous Improvement\nLeads the planning, implementation and evaluation of regional Spiritual Health programs and strategic initiatives. \nUses organizational data, service utilization trends, stakeholder feedback and emerging evidence to inform strategic planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement.\nDevelops meaningful performance measures that demonstrate service quality, organizational impact and opportunities for continuous improvement. \nEnsures Spiritual Health services continue to evolve while preserving the relationships, values and strengths that define the portfolio.\nQualifications\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMaster's Degree in theological, spiritual or related studies. \nSeven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience within a complex healthcare environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. \nCertification with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) as a Teaching Supervisor. \nMaintains an active, ongoing and accountable relationship with a denomination or spiritual group.\nROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE\nStrategic & Systems Leadership\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-site programs within a large healthcare organization while balancing strategic priorities with operational excellence. \nStrong systems-thinking skills with the ability to integrate Spiritual Health, organizational culture and patient-centred care across complex healthcare environments. \nProven ability to lead organizational change, develop sustainable programs and translate strategy into measurable outcomes. \nStrong business and financial acumen, including strategic planning, performance measurement and responsible stewardship of resources.\nSpiritual Health & Professional Practice Expertise\nDeep understanding of Spiritual Health practice, interfaith care and the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of care. \nExperience advancing professional practice, education, accreditation and workforce development within healthcare. \nAbility to strengthen consistency, professional standards and equitable service delivery across multiple sites and Communities of Care. \nKnowledge of emerging trends influencing Spiritual Health and healthcare delivery.\nRelationship Building & Organizational Influence\nDemonstrated compassionate, emotionally intelligent leadership with exceptional relationship-building, communication and influence skills. \nProven ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, Operations, Professional Practice, Indigenous Health, physicians, academic institutions and community partners. \nSkilled at facilitating collaboration, navigating complexity and resolving sensitive organizational issues. \nAbility to influence decision-making and build organizational alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.\nLeadership & Culture\nDemonstrated ability to build psychologically safe, inclusive and high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship and succession planning. \nLeads with humility, cultural sensitivity and sound judgment while navigating ambiguity and change. \nBalances advocacy for Spiritual Health with broader organizational priorities and interdisciplinary collaboration. \nDemonstrated ability to steward an established service while leading thoughtful change, innovation and organizational transformation.\nEquity & Community Partnership\nDemonstrated commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and culturally safe leadership practices. \nAbility to build respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities, faith leaders and community organizations to strengthen access to spiritually responsive care.\nAdditional Requirement\nPhysical ability to perform the duties of the position.\nWork Location\nThis role requires a visible leadership presence across Vancouver Coastal Health's Acute and Community sites, balanced with limited flexibility for remote work where operationally appropriate.\nShared Values\nYou Care for Everyone\nCompassionate, respectful, and committed to supporting others. \nValues diverse perspectives and fosters inclusive, relationship-based care and leadership. \nRecognizes and appreciates the contributions of others. \nYou Are Always Learning\nOpen-minded, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement. \nEncourages innovation, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. \nSupports the growth and development of others through mentorship and leadership.\nYou Strive for Better Results\nAccountable, solution-focused, and committed to improving healthcare outcomes. \nTakes initiative and works collaboratively to address complex challenges. \nActively seeks feedback and opportunities to strengthen performance, leadership, and impact.\nClosing Statement\nAs per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.\nIf you have any questions, please reach out to Harleen Dastur-Randhawa, Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition at .\nWHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?\nVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \"going first\" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.\nComprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental and municipal pension plan.\nGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.\nWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.\nAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.\nAccess...","description_format":"text","description_chars":13325,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Continuous learning","Equity","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Canada","iso":"CA","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Education","Health Care"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T08:27:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":124000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/vch-regional-director-spiritual-health","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/vch-regional-director-spiritual-health.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T10:18:53Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}