Why Paying a Living Wage Matters at BCND

In this short blog, Alix Arndt, CEO of BC Naturopathic Doctors (BCND) explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Why paying a Living Wage matters at North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS)

In this short blog, Shannon Baikie, Executive Director of NIEFS explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Vancouver, BC

21 January 2026

Following the vote of City of Vancouver Council to not recertify as a Living Wage Employer, Anastasia French, Managing Director, Living Wage BC issued the following statement:

“It’s vital that anyone working on behalf of the City of Vancouver can afford to live in Vancouver. It is disappointing that the City of Vancouver have voted again to not pay their workers a living wage.

Vancouver, BC, 20 January 2026 

Tomorrow (21 January 2026), Vancouver councillors will debate a motion for the City of Vancouver to rejoin as a Living Wage Employer.  

Why paying a Living Wage matters at East Kootenay Invasive Species Council

In this short blog, Megan MacPhee, Program Assistant from the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program. 

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Untapped Accessibility

In this short blog Trish Kelly, Managing Director of Untapped Accessibility explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Green Island Builders 

In this short blog, Martin Scaia, Managing Director and Owner of Green Island Builders, explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program. 

Why paying a Living Wage matters at Victoria Brain Injury Society. 

In this short blog, Sharlene Law, Executive Director of VBIS explains why they became a Living Wage Employer, and the benefits they’ve found from being part of the program.

Living Wage BC is recruiting a Managing Director to lead and spearhead the program.

As a Managing Director, Living Wage BC, you will lead the strategic and operational direction of Living Wage BC, overseeing budgeting, fundraising, governance, staffing, and stakeholder engagement. You will manage the annual Living Wage calculations and research publications, advocate for public policy change, and maintain strong relationships with certified Living Wage Employers across the province. We’re seeking a visionary leader with a passion for economic justice and the ability to build coalitions and drive systemic change.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role with hybrid/remote working arrangements, with the ability to work out of VCF offices at 312 Main as needed. The position requires on-site presence at the office for team meetings and some travel across British Columbia. The role reports directly to the Director, Solidarity Economy.

Managing Director of Living Wage BC

"After nearly ten years in Canada, I’ll be returning to the UK next February.

It’s been an incredible five years leading the Living Wage campaign, navigating Covid, the cost-of-living crisis, and major transitions. In that time, we’ve tripled the number of certified employers, launched a new strategy, doubled and diversified income, rebranded as Living Wage BC, and updated our methodology to better reflect the realities of working people.