Program Manager L5 APMI-Murray

Atira Property Management Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atira Property Management Inc. is seeking a dedicated Program Manager to oversee operations and staff in a social-justice environment in Vancouver. This full-time position requires strong managerial experience, a commitment to inclusion, and understanding of harm reduction principles. With responsibilities including program delivery and community engagement, the ideal candidate will thrive in a mission-driven atmosphere focused on making a positive impact.

Benefits

Generous benefit package

Pension package

Qualifications

• Three to five years of managing experience in the social-justice sector.
• Master's degree preferred, or relevant undergraduate degree with experience.
• Commitment to anti-oppression work and understanding of the residential school system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support front-line and custodial staff.
• Ensure effective program/service delivery consistent with goals and policies.
• Develop long-range program plans that meet organizational objectives.

Skills

Flexibility

Commitment to anti-oppression work

Understanding of colonialism

Ability to work in harm reduction environment

Education

Master’s degree in social work or relevant field

Relevant undergrad degree or diploma

Tools

NVCI Certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Requisition Number: PROGR002004
Type: Internal/External – Full-Time (Temporary until August 31st, 2025)
Hours of Work: Avg. 36 hours per week; Monday to Friday ( from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with every second Friday free from work)
Compensation: $69,000 - $75,000 per annum, plus a generous benefit and Pension Package
Location: Murray- Downtown Eastside- Vancouver
Deadline: By noon Tuesday 17th, 2025

About Us:

Atira Property Management is a mid-sized, licensed property management company known for its inclusionary hiring practices and for being one of Canada’s most successful social enterprises and which is wholly-owned by Atira Women’s Resource Society, an award-winning not-for-profit organization. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where a job is more than just a pay cheque. We offer our staff the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of professionals and activists working to make the world a more just place, one tenant, one home, one job at a time.

About the Job:

The Program Manager, Murray reports directly to the Director, Supportive Housing Programs & Tenant Relations, and is responsible for supervising and supporting the front line and custodial staff, as well as ensuring effective program/service delivery consistent with Atira’s mandate, philosophy and policies, as well as our legal, contractual, budgetary and other requirements; and develop long-range program plans that meet Atira’s goals and objectives. You will maintain a strong working relationship with and awareness of partner agencies and groups in the community for the purpose of creating positive relationships and ensure all of your work is conducted in a professional and efficient manner in compliance with Atira Property Management Inc.’s policies, all regulatory requirements, and within the mission, vision, values and philosophy of our parent Society.

About You:

You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You are flexible and open to taking on new and diverse tasks whenever needed. 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 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.

You Have/Will be Required to Have:

• Three to five years of Managing experience in the social-justice sector or related field
• Master’s degree in social work or 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)

Application Process:

Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted 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 www.atira.ca/careers for a current list of postings.