Requisition Number: DIREC001829
Type: Internal & External – Temporary, Full Time (12 months with a possibility of an extension for an additional 6 months)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Compensation: $90,000- $102,000 annually, depending on education and experience. Atira offers a competitive leave and benefits package after an initial disqualification period.
Program & Location: Fraser Valley
Deadline: By noon, Friday, January 3rd, 2025
About Us:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Director, Residential Operations with Atira Women's Resource Society, Atira Property Management Inc., and Atira Development Society (collectively known as Atira). Atira Women's Resource Society is an award-winning nonprofit known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.
About the Job:
The Director of Residential Operations will be responsible for the daily operations of the Supportive & Transitional Housing Programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations, the Director is responsible for providing supervision and support to program managers and front-line staff ensuring a high standard of feminist, anti-oppression, decolonization theory, and practice is maintained in all program delivery, keeping women at the centre of our work. Responsibilities include managing the programs to budget; reviewing program performance against Atira’s statement of philosophy, practice policies, goals, and objectives; analyzing program conditions and making recommendations for changes in program direction; developing new programs or filling gaps in services; participating in developing funding proposals and drafting grant applications; and advocating with various funders and funding bodies in partnership with your direct supervisor.
About You:
You have an inclusive/intersectional feminist analysis of violence against women and a powerful alignment with Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy. You approach your work and live your life from a decolonizing, women-centered, and social justice perspective. You thrive on a passion for standards and the promotion of continuous talent development. You are a team player who strives for excellence but loves to have a good laugh, is able to think fast, be critical, and make sound decisions without agonizing, all while working in an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You have a degree in Social Services, women’s studies, public health, or a related field, supplemented with a minimum of five years' recent, related progressive supervisory and management experience in a similar-sized organization and environment. As a well-organized and strong leader, your communication skills are impeccable, and you are a skilled team player.
Additional Requisites/Assets:
• Lived expertise is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle while on shift is an asset.
• You must have legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Covid-19 and annual flu vaccinations are recommended.
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Submitted by Atira).
Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, trans women, women who are disabled, and women from other equity-seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a cover letter along with your current resume, demonstrating how you meet or exceed the qualifications outlined above. Resumes with a cover letter unique to Atira will receive priority in the review process. While candidates lacking specific experience may still be considered based on exceptional cover letters and transferable skills, preference will be given to qualified First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit women, as well as Black women, women of colour, trans women, disabled women, and women from other equity-seeking groups. Fluency in languages other than English is an asset.
For a current list of postings, please visit our website at atira.bc.ca/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Atira Women's Resource Society is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelor's degree or better.
Experience
Required
5 years of related progressive supervisory and management experience in a similar-sized organization and environment.
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