Vice President Marketing

Are you a senior marketing and communications leader who knows how to build trust, influence stakeholders, and grow a mission-driven brand at scale?

Smart, Savvy + Associates is pleased to partner with YMCA BC in their search for a Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships — a senior leadership role focused on strengthening brand presence, deepening community and government relationships, and supporting long-term, sustainable growth across British Columbia.

This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative leader who brings both big-picture vision and practical execution experience across marketing, communications, public affairs, and partnerships — and who is motivated by purpose as much as performance.

YMCA BC is one of the province’s most trusted charities, serving more than 225,000 people across 58 communities through programs spanning child care, health and fitness, aquatics, camps, mental wellness, newcomer services, and community programs.

Following a major unification in 2023, YMCA BC is building a more connected, province-wide organization focused on igniting belonging and advancing health and wellbeing for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

As Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, you will…

Provide senior-level strategic leadership

Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with YMCA BC’s mission and strategic priorities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on brand, reputation, communications, and engagement strategy

Drive visibility, credibility, and emotional connection with communities across British Columbia

Lead integrated campaigns that support participation, revenue, and mission impact across Child Care, Health & Fitness, Camps, and Community Programs

Oversee digital marketing strategy, including website, social, email, SEO/SEM, paid media, and user experience optimization.

Guide public and media relations strategy, elevating impact stories and protecting organizational reputation

Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, provincial, and federal government stakeholders

Position YMCA BC as a credible policy partner on issues related to child care, youth development, health equity, and community wellbeing

Support advocacy efforts, briefing materials, and funding-related communications in collaboration with senior leadership

Develop meaningful corporate partnerships

Lead corporate partnership strategy focused on sponsorships, cause marketing, and aligned collaborations

Negotiate and steward partnerships that deliver shared value and long-term impact

Provide inspirational, inclusive leadership to Marketing & Communications and Government Relations teams

Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across all marketing and communications efforts

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing and communications, including senior-level roles
• Proven experience leading integrated marketing and communications strategies in complex, multi-site organizations
• Strong background in public affairs, government relations, advocacy, or reputation management
• Deep expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing ecosystems, and stakeholder engagement
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in trust, inclusion, and accountability

Familiarity with BC’s public sector, social services landscape, or policy environment

Established media or public relations relationships in British Columbia

Experience bridging private-sector partnership models with nonprofit missions

Location: Hybrid work environment, with regular in-person collaboration and provincial travel

🕑 Schedule: Full-time, with occasional evenings or weekends for events and stakeholder engagement

🌱 140-$150K base salary, extended health benefits, 4 weeks' vacation and wellness benefits

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of BC’s most respected community organizations at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, you’ll influence how YMCA BC shows up across the province — strengthening trust, deepening relationships, and ensuring the organization’s impact is clearly understood and widely felt.

Smart, Savvy + Associates is a specialized recruitment agency focused on marketing, communications, creative, and fundraising roles — from coordinator to C-suite. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, we’re here to help.