Term Program Manager - Exempt

Progressive Housing Society; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Progressive Housing Society in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an Exempt Term Program Manager to lead our Shelter Program and related Supportive Housing initiatives. The role oversees 24/7 operations, staffing, and program delivery, with overnight shifts starting in Oct/Nov for winter shelter season.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, supervise teams of 10+, collaborate with community partners, and ensure compliance with agency policies and mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred; may consider equivalent education/experience.
• Five years’ experience with vulnerable adult populations including mental illness, homelessness, and related health issues.
• Minimum of 3 years frontline supervisory experience in a similar environment with teams larger than 10.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract.
• Personal vehicle for business use.
• Provincial Violence Prevention Training is an asset.
• Naloxone Training.
• Trauma Informed Care training.
• Criminal record check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and administer Burnaby Shelter Program.
• Oversee 24/7 operations, staffing, and ensure program delivery aligns with policies and Mission Statement.
• Be on call to respond to emergencies and resolve operational issues outside regular hours.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Time management

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Relationship building

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB TITLE:

EXEMPT - Term Program Manager

REPORTS TO:

Director of Housing & Community Programs

DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity to help lead our Shelter Program within an organization dedicated to making a difference in the community. The Manager will assist with planning, organizing, directing, and administering at multiple Supportive Housing and Shelter programs, while also working collaboratively with the team to ensure efficient operations and successful program outcomes. These programs are all 24/7 sites, and in multiple locations around Metro Vancouver. The sucessful applicant will be responsible for working overnight hours starting in October/November for the start of the winter shelter season. They will be responsible for the nightly operation of the program, including staffing and personnel, and will ensure that program delivery aligns with the policies, procedures, and Mission Statement of Progressive Housing Society.

EMPLOYEE CATEGORY

August 20, 2025– April 15, 2027 contingent upon final funding approval

SALARY RANGE

$69,900-$85,000 per year.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1 (one) vacancy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred; may consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience working with vulnerable adult populations including those affected with mental illness and other complex health conditions and homelessness with preference given to those who have worked directly in a shelter environment.
• Minimum of 3 years front line supervisory experience in a similar environment overseeing teams larger than 10 or a demonstrated excellence in leadership combined with extensive experience in combination with education.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean drivers’ abstract.
• Personal vehicle for business related purposes.
• Provincial Violence Prevention Training is considered an asset.
• Naloxone Training.
• Trauma Informed Care training.
• Successful clearance of a criminal record check.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Well-demonstrated written, oral, and high-level communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain a collaborative team approach to program delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in dealing successfully with persons with complex care needs.
• Strong background and working knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation processes.
• In-depth understanding of administrative functions, including budget preparation and financial management.
• Proficient in computer skills, including ability to use MS Office.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated success in time management, problem solving, conflict resolution and consensus building.
• Capacity to lead, coach, train, and mentor staff and clients effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, community groups, government agencies, and the public.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and capability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively in crisis management situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs, and administers provision of the Burnaby Shelter Program.
• Oversees 24/7 operations of the program, staffing and personnel, and ensuring that program delivery is consistent with the policies, procedures, and Mission Statement of Progressive Housing Society.
• Responsible for being on call to respond to emergencies, addressing staffing-related concerns, and ensuring prompt resolution of any operational issues that may arise outside of regular working hours

Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are animal friendly

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $69,900.00-$85,000.00 per year

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sites are

animal friendly. Are you comfortable with this?