Why we’re here
More than ever before, BC communities need help addressing critical social issues. Working in Central and Northern Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Southern Interior, Trail and District, and East Kootenay, United Way British Columbia exists to drive positive impact and lasting change.
Our vision
A healthy, caring, inclusive community.
Our mission
We strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our local communities.
Delivering resources and support for the people who need it most
Kids and youth
Every child deserves the chance to grow up great. We help kids and youth succeed by supporting local and provincial programs and initiatives in early childhood development, after-school activities and youth leadership.
Seniors
Activity, connection, and engagement are keys to seniors’ health and wellness. We help older adults stay independent in their homes and in their communities.
Communities
Everyone has the right to food, shelter and employment. We support people at the neighbourhood and community levels to help them move from poverty to possibility and work with businesses to create a more just society.
Meet our Senior Leadership
United Way British Columbia Senior Leadership oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization and manages ongoing relationships with United Way stakeholders, including donors, investors, sponsors, volunteers, and employees.
Michael McKnight
President and CEO
Jeff Calbick
Chief Operating Officer
Tamara Isaak
Chief Financial Officer
Katharine Harrold
Chief Revenue Officer
Dan Nielsen
Chief Technology Officer
Neal Adolph
Provincial Director, CLC Labour Participation
Tanjeet Kalsi
Executive Assistant, President’s OfficeBoard Members
Board Chair
Rudy Kerklaan
Vice Chairman,
Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital Ltd.
Vice Chair
Robin Dhir
President,
Twin Brook Developments Ltd.
Strategic Advisor
Fasken.
Secretary-Treasurer
Sinéad Scanlon
Partner,
BDO Canada LLP
Janet Andrews
Secretary-Treasurer,
New Westminster & District Labour Council
Jameel Aziz
Assistant Superintendent,
Nicola Similkameen SD No. 58
Helen Blackburn
Chief Financial Officer,
Coast Capital
Travis Bryson
Partner,
MNP LLP
Talitha Dekker
Treasurer,
Kamloops and District Labour Council
Tom Dyck
Owner and President,
TJD Advisory Services
Ian Gordon
President,
North Okanagan Labour Council
Pauline Hadley-Beauregard
Partner,
Crux Strategic Clarity
Deborah Hopper
Vice President,
Nanaimo Duncan & District Labour Council
Dan Howe
President,
More Rewards, Save On Foods
Orion Irvine
Regional Director,
Canadian Labour Congress
Nicolas Jimenez
President and CEO,
ICBC
Heather Johnson
Senior Consultant,
HR West Consulting
Lisa Kershaw
Partner and Director,
Boyden Canada
Handol Kim
Co-Founder and CEO,
Variational AI Inc.
Jennifer Robins
Executive Director,
Launch Financial Services Society
A healthy, caring, inclusive community includes everyone
United Way British Columbia is privileged to work with and learn from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) in our community. We strive to be a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting and promoting these values throughout our organization with our staff and volunteers, and in service to our whole community.
Work for United Way British Columbia
United Way British Columbia offers you the opportunity to be part of a pillar in the community and non-profit sector and make a tangible difference in people’s lives. When you work at United Way you see firsthand that you are making your community better, while growing professionally in the process.
Work with purpose
Everyone cares about the work; because our employees are passionate about what they do, their knowledge shines through. Like-minded individuals come together to continually build vital connections in our local communities, which results in the improved lives of individuals and a better world for us all.
Work with passion
Our core values are collaboration, compassion, strategy, responsiveness, accountability, and inspiration – and who wouldn’t want to be part of that?!
Find your growing edge
Our strategic plan is future-focused: digitally driven, mobilizing citizens, innovation and more.
Work rewarded
Competitive compensation in the non-profit sector. Proudly CUPE 1760.
Visit your region to learn more and get involved
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