Program Manager- Aoki Ross

Atira Property Management Careers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atira Property Management is seeking a Program Manager for AokiRoss House, focused on providing supportive housing for TwoSpirit, Trans, and Gender-Diverse individuals. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering community connections. Applicants with lived experience in these communities are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in the social justice sector.
• NVCI Certification required.
• First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the live-in building caretaker and staff.
• Ensure effective service delivery and compliance with legal requirements.
• Liaise with healthcare services and community stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Program Management

Leadership Experience

Budgeting

Supervising Experience

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma

Job description

Type : Internal & External Candidates Fulltime (Indeterminate)

Hours of Work : 40 hours per week; (Monday through Friday; 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm)

Compensation : $68000 $75000 per annum depending on experience plus generous leave benefits and pension package

Program : AokiRoss House (for TwoSpirit Trans and Gender Diverse People) Vancouver Downtown Eastside

Deadline : By noon Tuesday May 27th 2025

About Us :

Atira Development Society builds operates and maintains housing to meet the need for safe appropriate and affordable housing with a focus on housing for women womenheaded leases and gender diverse individuals; and on mixedincome mixed tenure communities.

About the Job :

Reporting to the Director Operations Vancouver the Program Manager at AokiRoss House will supervise and support the livein building caretaker and any other staff hired to the program as well as ensure effective service delivery consistent with Atiras mission vision values and mandate meeting all legal contractual budgetary regulatory and other requirements; and develop longrange program plans that meet Atiras goals and objectives and the goals and objectives of the AokiRoss House program. A key role of the manager will be to liaise with relevant supports such as Trans healthcare services financial supports clinical mental health and community services in an effort to support residents. It is expected that this position works with the TwoSpirit contractor and community stakeholders to ensure that the program is culturally appropriate for all residents.

About You :

You are a friendly warmhearted person with extensive understanding of TwoSpirit Trans and gender diverse homelessness in the community and who has an as yet untapped passion to work with Transgender Twospirit and Genderdiverse people. You are flexible and open to taking on new and diverse tasks whenever needed. You have a welldeveloped understanding of and commitment to antioppression 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 folks who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. Lived expertise is a significant asset as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve and applicants who are members of the TwoSpirit Trans and Gender Diverse communities are significantly preferred for this position. Atira believes lived expertise of gender oppression is a bona fide occupational requirement for this role.

You Have / Will be Required to Have :

Three five years of Managing experience in the socialjustice sector or related field

Masters Degree in Social Work or Masters Degree in a relevant field is preferred. Relevant undergrad degree and or diploma with the equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

NVCI Certification is required

First Aid certification is required

All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Submitted by Atira)

A valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle while on shift is required

Resumes from qualified Two Spirit Black and trans people of colour are encouraged as are resumes from transwomen trans feminine individuals folx who are disabled and trans people from other equity seeking groups.

Application Process :

Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the abovenoted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to for a current list of postings.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 68000 - 75000

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