Shelter Manager

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world‑wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith‑ and values‑based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life – there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary

The Shelter Manager provides holistic leadership to all shelter programs led by The Salvation Army, including the Emergency Shelter and the Evergreen Apartments in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values and standards.

• Serves as a leader for all The Salvation Army sheltering program operations in Campbell River
• Oversee Guest and Tenant Services – Case Management
• Serves as The Salvation Army representative to Shelter Guests, Apartment Tenants and Visitors

Key Accountabilities

Health & Safety

Managerial Responsibility

Financial & Materials Management

The incumbent prepares annual budgets or revenue projections for the department; monitors departmental expenditures; may liaise with auditors or funding officials. The Shelter Manager has input to new policies and procedures pertaining to the management of financial resources.

Working Conditions

The incumbent’s work environment is typically the Shelter. The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions :

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications

The successful job applicant will have graduated from a related specialized Post Secondary course.

Minimum of two years’ experience in management or related field.

NOTE : An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

At least 2 years of prior related experience, including experience in a wide range of social service programs, managing people and resources, managing a unionized setting, and communicating orally and in writing with government officials and / or funders. Would be an asset.

Skills and Capabilities

Excellent computer skills and organizational skills

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $62,673.90 to $78,342.38 with a maximum of $94,010.85. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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