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Manager

  • Vancouver, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

$39 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time, Temporary
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Manager oversees the daily operations of multiple housing sites, including personnel management, financial control, and program direction. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining health and safety standards, and liaising with the community and service agencies.

Job details

Employment Status Full Time - Temporary until incumbent return Header We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.caLocation Hsg Savoy Hotel15 minute walk from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station Days and Hours of work The schedule for this position is an average Monday through Friday 40 hour work week with an occasional requirement to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines. Salary $38.60 per hourJob Summary The Manager is responsible for the oversight of Hsg Savoy Hotel, Cordova Residence, and Sakura So, ensuring all clientele receive the pertinent service. Salary will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications, and includes a benefits and pension plan. Use of a vehicle is required to travel between sites. Manager is responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program.Job Duties Key duties and responsibilities include overseeing the daily operation of the site, including the directing and oversight of the programs, ensuring all clientele receive the pertinent service; that the goals and philosophy of the Society and programs are met, maintaining a minimal barrier, open door service to adult men and women who are disenfranchised from other services. Is responsible for personnel management including hiring, training, discipline and appraisals. Is also responsible for payroll and will support personnel in their work performance. Will manage and control the finances of the programs, maintain and report out on statistics and services, ensuring all regulations including health & safety are met. The position will provide some direct service to clientele, oversee a medication and comfort program. The Manager will liaise with the neighbourhood and the service community and deal with the public, other service agencies and professionals. Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program. Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted. Qualifications & Competence Degree or Diploma in the Social Service of Health field or a combination of education and experience. Education with a clinical designation is an asset. Five (5) years’ experience working with health specific programming such as mental health, harm reduction, or trauma informed practices. Experience working in a clinical setting is an asset Five (5) years’ experience working in the community social service sector A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment Experience with scheduling, payroll, scheduling, budgeting and human resources an asset Demonstrated knowledge of income assistance, affordable housing and health and trauma resources as well as managing program budgets and delivering reports Strong collaborative approach to delivering and developing programs and services Proven ability to lead and work with a staff team in a unionized environment Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Proven communication and conflict resolution skills Strong reporting, organization and computer skills OFA 1 First Aid Certificate Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector Non Violent Crisis Intervention an asset Respirator Fit Test Requirement This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.Closing Date Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment. Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

What you’ll do

The Manager oversees the daily operations of multiple housing sites, including personnel management, financial control, and program direction. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining health and safety standards, and liaising with the community and service agencies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in a social service or health field and at least five years of experience in health-specific programming and community social services. Additionally, a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment is required, along with relevant certifications like First Aid.

Benefits

  • Benefits plan
  • Pension plan

Listed skills

  • Budgeting · Preferred
  • Payroll · Preferred
  • Conflict Resolution · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred
  • Mental Health Support · Preferred
  • Reporting · Preferred
  • crisis intervention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Personnel management
  • Budgeting
  • Payroll
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Clinical supervision
  • Harm reduction
  • Trauma informed practices
  • Mental health support
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Reporting
  • Program development
  • Staff training
  • Community liaison
  • Crisis intervention
  • Support Services
  • Supervision
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • First Aid Certification
  • Mental Health
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Computer Literacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Intervention
  • SAP Applications
  • Statistics
  • Time Management
  • Scheduling
  • Trauma Care

Job areas

  • Social Services
  • Management & Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Healthcare
  • Administrative
  • Manager
  • Social / Human Services Manager
  • Social Welfare Managers
  • Social and Community Service Managers

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