Assistant Manager- Vancouver

Job summary

The Assistant Manager will oversee daily operations, support team development, and contribute to strategic decision-making in collaboration with Program Managers and Directors. This role focuses on ensuring professional and efficient service delivery in alignment with the organization's mission and values.

Job details

Requisition Number: ASSIS002397 Type: Internal & External – Full-time (Permanent) Hours of Work: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Compensation: $65K–$70K Program & Location: Vancouver, Downtown Eastside Deadline: By noon Sep 23, 2026 About Us: Atira Women's Resource Society is 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 an inspiring 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: The Assistant Manager position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience and develop essential skills associated with program management. Working closely with Program Managers and Directors, you will learn how to oversee daily operations, support team development, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This role is designed to build a strong foundation in people management, problem-solving, and operations, making it an ideal stepping stone for individuals aspiring to advance into management positions at Atira. You will ensure your work is conducted in a professional and efficient manner in compliance with Atira’s policies and consistent with the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of the Society. 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. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women, and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive. Lived expertise is an asset, as living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve. You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect, independent of their status or disagreement with you. You hire great people and expect great things from them. You inspire others with your eagerness for excellence. You create an environment where people can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for Atira and the women we serve, rather than what’s best for you and or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing. Additional Requisites/Assets: * A minimum of three years front-line support work experience in increasingly more senior roles with at least one of those years in a supervisory capacity and experience working with people who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty, and racism. * A Degree, Diploma or certificate in social work, social services, public health, building management, facilities management or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and skill- based training. * Experience working with clients who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty and racism. * Must have a valid first aid certificate. * Must have a current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate. * Access to a reliable vehicle while on shift, class 5 drivers license, with two million lability insurance. * Administrative and supervisory experience is required. * All positions are subject to a criminal records review (Paid by Atira) * Covid-19 & annual Flu vaccinations are recommended 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: Please 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 www.atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Manager will oversee daily operations, support team development, and contribute to strategic decision-making in collaboration with Program Managers and Directors. This role focuses on ensuring professional and efficient service delivery in alignment with the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least three years of front-line support experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity, and a relevant degree or diploma. Essential certifications include a valid first aid certificate and a non-violent crisis intervention certificate.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Program management
• Operations management
• Team development
• Strategic decision-making
• People management
• Problem-solving
• Anti-oppression
• Intersectionality
• Harm reduction
• Supervision
• Administrative support
• Crisis intervention
• First aid
• Strategic Decision Making
• People Management
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Building Management
• Management
• Social Work
• Crisis Intervention
• Facility Management
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Program Management
• Team Building
• Transferable Skills Analysis

Job areas

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Assistant Manager
• Emergency Management Director
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Emergency Management Directors