Careers
We are currently accepting applications for our next Executive Director. We are also always accepting applications for professional crew roles. See below for details!
The mission of SALTS is to create a safe and inclusive environment where young people can be themselves and grow personally, spiritually, and relationally through sail training in a supportive Christian-based community. Our core values are faith, integrity, and community.
If you are passionate about supporting this mission and values, we want to hear from you! Check out our Job Board and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Executive Director
The search for the next Executive Director of SALTS is underway! We are grateful to be supported in the search by Nelson/Kraft, a Canadian executive search firm.
The ED of SALTS is the Society’s chief executive leader, entrusted with stewarding a purpose-driven mission that transforms young lives through sail training, character development, and service at sea. Accountable to the SALTS Board of Directors, the ED provides overall leadership for the organization’s vision, strategy, culture, and operational performance, ensuring that SALTS fulfills its mission with integrity, excellence, and faithfulness.
Location: Victoria, BC
If you or anyone you know might be a good fit for the role, more information and the application link can be found here.
Professional Crew
We are currently accepting applications for the following paid crew positions:
Captain – Applications are actively being reviewed for full time and relief positions
Cook – Accepting applications for future positions
First Mate – Accepting applications for future positions
Bosun - Accepting applications for future positions
Watch Officer - Accepting applications for future positions
Visit the SALTS Job Board for more information and to apply!
Not an experienced sailor? That's okay—SALTS provides all the training necessary to safely operate our ships and fulfill your role! Experienced sailor? We've got officer roles too. Applications for professional crew roles will be reviewed by our hiring committee as they are received, and positions are based out of our office and marina in Victoria.
Shoreside Staff
Shoreside SALTS staff work from the SALTS office or workshop to support the mission of SALTS by coordinating functions such as finance, program registration, fundraising, boat sales, communications, and schooner maintenance. These are full-time, year-round positions that are based onshore. Please note before applying that all shoreside staff must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
No Discrimination
SALTS is committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace as per its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. SALTS will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, or any other protected ground. Where a position is integral to the fulfillment of our primary Christian spiritual purpose, SALTS requires adherence to the Christian religion. Our primary spiritual purpose is stated in our constitution: to create an environment where “young people can grow... spiritually in a supportive Christian-based community” through primary means that include “to advance, teach, and model spiritual growth and beliefs associated with the Christian faith.” As such, our volunteer Board members, Executive Director, professional crew-members (who are our program leaders), and some of our staff members are Christians who hold beliefs consistent with the Apostles Creed. All employees must respect, value, and support the mission of the Society. Advancement of Christian faith is not the only aim of SALTS, and it is pursued in a way that is respectful, welcoming, non-coercive and non-judgmental of program participants from all walks of life and beliefs.
Click here to go to our web page about volunteer opportunities (including volunteer crew positions).