NSRJ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening staff diversity with authentic inclusion. We encourage applications from all genders, Indigenous and racialized peoples, persons with disabilities and/or neurodiversity, various socioeconomic contexts, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Please scroll down for current openings:
(1) Executive Director (full time);
(2) Volunteer Restorative Justice Facilitators
Position |
Executive Director |
Hours: |
35 hours/week |
Salary Range: |
$80,000 - $90,000 |
Location: |
North and West Vancouver |
Reports to: |
Board of Directors |
Start Date: |
October 1, 2025 |
The Organization: NSRJ is a registered charity that has been responding to harm, conflict, and crime on the North Shore since 1997. Using principles of restorative justice (RJ), NSRJ works to strengthen our communities by providing case facilitation, circle processes, community dialogue, youth engagement programs, and training. NSRJ is one of the largest community-based RJ organization in British Columbia. Current programs include: the Restorative Response Program (RRP) which provides RJ facilitation as an alternative to the criminal court process, Circles in Schools which provides weekly whole classroom facilitation with elementary and secondary students as well as training to teachers, the Restorative Engagement in Schools program which provides RJ facilitation in response to complex instances of harm in schools, and professional development workshops offered to schools and organizations.
NSRJ's Vision: We will work towards a future where restorative justice practices, principles, and values are used throughout North Shore communities to prevent and heal harms.
Our Mission: To build capacity and connectivity with the North Shore community to prevent and respond to conflict and harm. We will do this through values-based processes that engage elders, adults, and youth.
Our Values: Respect, Trust, Humility, Compassion, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Forgiveness
The Role: We are seeking an Executive Director to join our team within a strong value-based organization. The ideal candidate will bring previous experience from an executive role, exemplifying a proven ability to align and lead teams from a place of inspiration, collaboration, inclusion, and empowerment along with strong business acumen. This position requires a high level of team collaboration and transparency, and also requires significant autonomy and ability to move forward effectively on decisions.
The ED will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's operations and for developing a growth model to ensure staff retention, financial sustainability, governance excellence, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, human resources and governance experience as well as excellent strategic thinking skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Beyond these primary responsibilities, others may be required from time-to-time in response to the organization’s emerging needs.
Qualifications*:
*We do not expect all applicants to embody all of the above qualifications. Please consider applying if you think you would be well suited for this position.
Additional Requirements
Salary and Benefits:
NSRJ is aware that systemic injustice can prevent many people from gaining work experience in traditional categories. We encourage applications from people with community, family, and other frameworks of experience.
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter or equivalent in one combined PDF document to jocelyn@nsrj.caby Friday July 11, 2025. NSRJ is committed to centering care and access during all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodation in your application or by contacting jocelyn@nsrj.ca.
----NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES----
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS
The North Shore Restorative Justice Society (NSRJ) is now accepting applications for volunteer facilitators. Successful applicants will be required to attend a 6-day training program and to commit to volunteering as a co-facilitator for 50 hours per year for a minimum of two years. Most of the work occurs during business hours.
*Give victims of crime a voice!
*Give offenders an opportunity to understand & address the root causes of their actions!
*Give offenders an opportunity to make amends!
*Learn active listening facilitation skills!
NSRJ's Restorative Response Program supports restorative responses to crime and conflict with youth and adults. We provide a victim-centred process that aims to heal the harm (physical, sexual, emotional, financial) from crime or conflict, addressing root causes, and providing the offender an opportunity to realize the impact of their actions, make amends, and thereby reduce recidivism and prevent future harms. We facilitate dialogue between the harmed party and the person who caused the harm.
Introduction to Restorative Justice & Victim-Offender Mediation
10am to 4pm Monday Dec 1st to Saturday Dec 6th
West Vancouver – Location details to be provided at a later date.
Training Program: When: Where: What we are looking for:
• Available during business hours and occasional weekends/evenings for in-person and zoom meetings
• Ability to demonstrate reflective, empathic listening and open-ended questioning
• Ability to support and relate to adults & youth, especially those in conflict with the law
• Self-aware, understands personal triggers and biases, and open to feedback
• A desire to make a positive difference in the lives of community members
• Prior training and/or experience in peer counselling, victim services, mediation, crisis counselling or conflict/dispute resolution is useful but not required
• Fluency in Farsi, Mandarin, Korean or Tagalog is considered an asset
• Preference will be given to those who reside, work or are in other ways connected to the North Shore
NOTE: Volunteer position offer is subject to references checks and successful vulnerable sector criminal record check.
NSRJ is interested in broadening diversity. We encourage applications from all genders, Indigenous and racialized peoples and persons with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations during the application process should contact rj@nsrj.ca.
To Apply: Submit a one-page letter that describes why you wish to do this work and lists only your relevant education & experience, whether paid or volunteer, to: rj@nsrj.ca with “Application for Volunteer Facilitator” in the subject line by 4pm, August 21st, 2025.
Please apply early as there are limited spaces available. Interviews will be scheduled late September.