Program Manager- Vancouver

Overview

Requisition Number : PROGR002202

Type : Internal & External – Full-time (Indeterminate)

Hours of Work : 40 / hr. per week (Monday through Friday; 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm)

Compensation : $76k-$82K based on experience, plus generous leave, benefits and pension package

Program & Location : Vancouver, Downtown Eastside

Deadline : By noon January 29, 2026

About Us

Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization 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 working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.

About The Job

Reporting to the Director of Vancouver Operations, the Program Manager will supervise and support front line staff as well as ensure effective program / service delivery consistent with Atira’s mission, vision, values, philosophy and mandate, as well as our legal, contractual, budgetary, regulatory and other requirements; and develop long-range program plans that meet Atira’s goals and objectives.

About You

You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. 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 women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. You support women who choose abstinence, but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women, and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive.

You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.

Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuit 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.

Additional Requisites / Assets

• A degree in social services administration, and / or resource development
• Three (3) years related experience including supervisory and program management experience Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience working with women who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty and racism.
• Operational / administrative management, planning, organizing, human resources, analytical and communications, counselling / social services knowledge and skills are typically acquired through the completion of a university degree or equivalent training and experience (one to three years of progressively more responsible program management experience preferably working with women in crisis). NVCI Certification is required
• First Aid certification is required
• All positions are subject to a criminal records review
• Covid-19 & annual Flu vaccinations are recommended
• Access to a reliable vehicle while on shift, class 5 drivers license, with two million liability insurance are required

At Atira, we value diverse experiences and recognize that some applicants may face barriers to obtaining required certifications. If you are passionate about this role, meet the other qualifications, and believe you have the necessary skills and experience but do not currently hold a valid First Aid certificate, we encourage you to contact us you can contact us at People & Culture Recruitment. Atira is committed to being an inclusive employer and may be able to connect you with resources to support you in meeting this requirement.

Application Process

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 atira.bc.ca / careers for a current list of postings.

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