Job Posting
An outstanding career opportunity exists for an exceptional leader to assume the role of Chief
of the Victoria Police Department. The Department is one of Canada’s leading municipal police
agencies and is acknowledged for its commitment to serving and protecting its citizens, as well
as creating innovative policing initiatives for the safety, security, and well-being of a major urban
environment in a provincial capital city setting.
The Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board (Police Board) invites the interest of progressive
senior law enforcement officers who have proven operational and leadership skills to work
collaboratively with the Board, internally, and within the community on immediate issues of
importance, while at the same time bringing a forward-thinking vision for policing in the region.
Beyond the traditional role of leading a dedicated team, the new Chief Constable (Chief) will
ensure sworn and civilian members are valued for their dedication and that strong morale is
paramount. The new Chief Constable will also actively engage in dialogue with the community
and be collaborative in finding innovative solutions through proper planning related to resource
allocation and operational efficacy. The Police Board seeks a Chief who is flexible, adaptable,
and knows how to navigate change and complexity, and places high value on building and
maintaining a meaningful and supportive work environment for sworn and civilian members.
The ideal candidate has a reputation inside and outside their respective agency for being an
outstanding communicator at all levels and who is known for creating a shared vision within
a police service where honesty, integrity and core values are at the forefront. The Police Board
seeks a Chief with unquestioned strength of character, respect for the communities and people
the Department serves, and an unsurpassed commitment to sworn officers and civilian staff.
The new Chief will understand and champion a holistic approach to leadership that ensures
the mental health and wellness of sworn and civilian members and embeds the principles
of diversity, equity, inclusion and Reconciliation in all aspects of the work. The new Chief will
encourage professional development and leadership growth and have a solid succession plan.
The targeted salary range for this position is $270,000 – $310,000 annually, dependent on
experience, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.
The Police Board has engaged PFM Executive Search to facilitate the national search and selection
process. If you wish to be considered we invite you to submit, in confidence, your detailed
resume and a covering letter to Shelina Esmail and Jennifer Madden at www.pfmsearch.com.
