At Pacific Coast Children’s Resources, we have provided personalized services to children and youth living with diverse abilities since 2010. Today we offer our services throughout many communities in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and the Kootenays. We offer a wide range of dynamic and comprehensive programs and are committed to:

The values and principles of inclusive community living

Providing person-centred services that respect the person’s choice and dignity

Ensuring cultural diversity and lifestyle choices are recognized and incorporated when developing supports

Empowering people with disabilities to live the life they envision

About the Role
As our Program Manager, you will use your expertise to make a significant contribution to the children, youth, caregivers, and communities we serve. Through a family-centred approach, you will provide support in a safe home environment to children and youth who may have experienced complex trauma and present complex behaviours, as well as people with diverse abilities receiving services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Your natural ability to care for others, working both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, will allow you to influence your team’s success.

You will

Monitor program delivery, planning, and organizational leadership

Act as a community liaison with MCFD and coordinate special projects as assigned

Report to the Regional Manager and Directors

Demonstrate ability to manage and supervise multi/interdisciplinary teams using strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and conflict resolution skills

Manage multiple projects with a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism

Use sound judgment and be able to perform well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Conceptualize new programs and services and experience in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing community-based activities and programs in a collaborative manner





Provide services in a manner that supports and reflects positive cultural practices

Use highly developed communication skills, both oral and written

Recruit, provide orientation to, schedule and evaluate personnel

Provide direction, guidance and support for team members to manage conflict openly and constructively

Schedule and attend staff meetings and attend and participate in other meetings as required

Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for families, representatives and community members

Ensure the home is maintained in a neat and clean state at all times

What you bring

A degree in one of the humanities, social sciences or related field with educational preparation for the role of manager/administrator

Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a health management role required *other combinations of education and experience may be considered*

Experience working with individuals (children/youth) with complex challenging behaviours and dual diagnosis

Experience with substance use/addiction/harm reduction - working in and out of a community setting

Experience with the application of Trauma informed practices

Experience working with robust community partners, mental health, nursing support services

Knowledge of and or experience working within a unionized environment

Knowledge of Child Care Licensing Regulations – an asset

Knowledge of MCFD, Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators

Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous cultural practices and traditions and how culture impacts the development of individuals and communities

Knowledge of provincial, federal, and Indigenous organizations mandated to provide child & family services





Standard First Aid with CPR certificate

Possess a satisfactory physician’s assessment of fitness to work

Satisfactory criminal record and MCFD HUB clearance

Have a valid driver's license, access to a safe and reliable vehicle and the ability to travel

Why you'll love it here
Pacific Coast Children’s Resources offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. Since its inception in 2010, Pacific Coast Children's Resources has steadily expanded, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes Pacific Coast Children's Resources a great place to work.

What we offer

On-the-job training including MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety, Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification

Competitive Salary $73,000- $90,000 Annually

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package.

An inclusive, supportive work environment and community involvement

A caring, fun, ambitious and supportive team

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and secure.

At Pacific Coast Children's Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

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📌 Program Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 Pacific Coast Community Resources
📍 British Columbia