Assistant Manager- Vancouver

Atira; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atira Women's Resource Society in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is seeking an Assistant Manager to gain hands-on leadership experience and help oversee daily operations within our programs. You will work with Program Managers and Directors to support teams and contribute to strategic decision-making while upholding Atira's mission and policies.

The role requires a minimum of three years in front-line support with supervisory experience, a degree or diploma in a related field, and valid First Aid

Qualifications

• Minimum three years front-line support work experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Degree, Diploma or certificate in social work, social services, public health, building management, facilities management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with clients facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty and racism.
• Must have a valid first aid certificate.
• Must have a current Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with class 5 driver's license and two million liability insurance.
• Administrative and supervisory experience is required.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Paid by Atira).
• Covid-19 & annual Flu vaccinations are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the program.
• Support team development and supervision.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making with Program Managers and Directors.
• Ensure work is conducted in compliance with Atira's policies and the Society's mission, vision, values and philosophy.

Job description

Requisition Number: ASSIS002397

Type: Internal & External - Full-time (Permanent)

Hours of Work: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)

Compensation: $65K–$70K

Program & Location: Vancouver, Downtown Eastside

Deadline: By noon Sep 23, 2026

About Us:

Atira Women's Resource Society is an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside an inspiring group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.

About the Job:

The Assistant Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience and develop essential skills associated with program management. Working closely with Program Managers and Directors, you will learn how to oversee daily operations, support team development, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This role is designed to build a strong foundation in people management, problem-solving, and operations, making it an ideal stepping stone for individuals aspiring to advance into management positions at Atira. You will ensure your work is conducted in a professional and efficient manner in compliance with Atira's policies and consistent with the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of the Society.

About You:

You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira's mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women, and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive. Lived expertise is an asset, as living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.

You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect, independent of their status or disagreement with you. You hire great people and expect great things from them. You inspire others with your eagerness for excellence. You create an environment where people can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for Atira and the women we serve, rather than what's best for you and or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.

Additional Requisites/Assets:

• A minimum of three years front-line support work experience in increasingly more senior roles with at least one of those years in a supervisory capacity and experience working with people who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty, and racism.
• A Degree, Diploma or certificate in social work, social services, public health, building management, facilities management or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and skill-based training.
• Experience working with clients who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty and racism.
• Must have a valid first aid certificate.
• Must have a current Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
• Access to a reliable vehicle while on shift, class 5 drivers license, with two million lability insurance.
• Administrative and supervisory experience is required.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Paid by Atira)
• Covid-19 & annual Flu vaccinations are recommended

At Atira, we value diverse experiences and recognize that some applicants may face barriers to obtaining required certifications. If you are passionate about this role, meet the other qualifications, and believe you have the necessary skills and experience but do not currently hold a valid First Aid certificate, we encourage you to contact us you can contact us at People & Culture Recruitment. Atira is committed to being an inclusive employer and may be able to connect you with resources to support you in meeting this requirement.