Housing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 65000

Housing Manager Womens Centre & Transition House

Job Title : Housing Manager

Job Classification : Exempt

Department : Housing

Reports To : Director of Programs

Location : Chilliwack BC

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours : 35 hours per week, 12 : 00-8 : 00 Tuesday to Saturday with a one-hour unpaid lunch, on-call every other week Monday 9 : 00am - following Monday 9 : 00am

Salary : $65,000 annually

Application Deadline : Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5 : 00pm

Job Reference Number : HM1225

Job Overview

The Housing Manager is responsible for managing both the Womens Centre (WC) and the Transition House (TH) Programs. This includes overseeing both houses, scheduling staff for shifts across both sites, producing monthly reports, and managing other programs as assigned.

The Housing Manager must have an adept understanding of domestic violence, mental wellness, homelessness, and exploitation of persons, while actively displaying empathy, skilled problem-solving, and sensitivity to cultural and racial influences and discriminatory biases. Knowledge of the housing sector, case management, and operational excellence are key.

The Housing Manager is self-motivated and able to lead and work in a team atmosphere, while being able to perform independently and make difficult decisions when required. This role monitors and directs all program staff in overseeing performance management in a unionized environment and is accountable for embedding operational excellence practices and reviewing all policy, procedure, and practice within all housing programs. This position is dependent on funding and the budgetary limitations of Ann Davis Transition Society. The position works closely with all levels of the Ann Davis Transition Society team, reports directly to the Director of Programs, and is a member of the Leadership Team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches to services.
• Experience providing direct service to victims of abuse.
• 25 years experience managing a team.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in crisis intervention and the ability to remain calm and reasonable in times of stress or crisis.
• Ability to recognize personal stress related to work.
• Strong working knowledge of local, provincial, and federal legislation relevant to the work.
• Good organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• A strong feminist analysis of violence against women, including understanding power and its intersections with gender, race, culture, class, physical ability, sexual orientation, age, colonization, religion, ethnicity, and heritage.
• Strong morals and ethics, sound judgment, reasoning skills, and commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
• Display and model appropriate employment expectations for all staff and students at both the Womens Centre and Transition House.
• Promote a positive image of Ann Davis Transition Society to the public.
• Prepare reports and maintain records to ensure transparent and accurate reporting to the Director of Housing, Programs and Services.
• Complete BC Housing monthly reports.
• Participate in professional development workshops, courses, and training as directed.
• Encouraged to volunteer for at least one society fundraiser or event per year, as time permits.

Staffing and Practicum Management

Technical Skills

Housing Management

Qualifications

Applications will be accepted until5 : 00pm on Friday, January 2, 2026. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Please reference HM1225 in the subject line.

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

The Ann Davis Transition Society, as an award winning and leading non-profit organization, respects diversity and fosters social inclusion. We strive to deliver inclusive service, affirming the dignity of those we serve regardless of heritage (race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, linguistic origin, place of origin, citizenship, color, ancestry), education, beliefs, creed (religion, faith, spirituality), gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, physical or cognitive capabilities, socio-economic status, and political belief.