Current Opportunities

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization that manages many of the iconic waterfront spaces around Victoria. Since its inception in 2002, GVHA has served as a steward of harbour lands once managed by the Government of Canada. GVHA ensures these spaces remain safe, clean, vibrant, accessible, economically sustainable, and respectful of the unceded territories of the lək ̓ʷəŋən People, known today as the xʷsépsəm (Kosapsum) Nation and Songhees Nation. Part of our commitment is to advance our First Nations relationships through meaningful and ongoing collaboration and create a vibrant and harmonious harbour for all.

GVHA is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst our work culture. Our goal is to ensure all employees are given equal opportunity, and that GVHA is representative of all sections of society. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Canadian Human Rights Act, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

If you need accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact hr@gvha.ca. Any personal information provided will be kept confidential.

Vice President, Finance & Administration

GVHA is seeking a Vice President, Finance & Administration. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance & Administration, is a key member of GVHA’s executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic leadership, stewardship, and management of GVHA’s financial and corporate services. The Vice President provides leadership and oversight for financial administration, corporate strategic planning, performance reporting, human resources, information technology, contract administration, office administration, enterprise risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

The role advises the CEO and Board on financial performance, organizational oversight, governance, and business transformation. The Vice President, Finance & Administration will also lead annual strategic planning and business planning processes.

This opportunity is being completed through PFM Executive Search. Applications will only be accepted through PFM’s application form.

Aquatic Ecosystem Researcher Co-op

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is seeking a current undergraduate or graduate student for a 14-week co-op term as an Aquatic Ecosystem Researcher. This opportunity will support the Sustainability Manager in researching aquatic ecosystems. GVHA has been part of the Green Marine program since 2011. This voluntary certification program helps participants to improve their environmental performance beyond regulations. Green Marine recognizes nine indicators for ports, one of these is ‘Aquatic Ecosystems’. Under GVHA’s Sustainability Plan, the goal for this year is to benchmark the status of aquatic ecosystems in GVHA’s immediate zone of influence. Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability, this role will collaborate closely with the Sustainability Manager, other GVHA team members, and external partners.

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