Department Manager – Housing Stability & Legal Advocacy

South Peace Community Resources Society (SPCRS) | Dawson Creek, BC

$42.64/hour | 28 hours/week | Excluded (Non-Union)

About the Role

SPCRS is hiring a Department Manager to lead our Housing Stability and Legal Advocacy programs. In this excluded management role, you’ll oversee service delivery, staff supervision, funder relations, and community engagement — reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

- Lead program planning, budgeting, and contract management across multiple programs
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of frontline staff
- Ensure compliance with funder contracts, reporting requirements, and legislation
- Represent SPCRS in the community and advocate for clients at local, regional, and provincial levels
- Contribute to agency-wide development as a member of the Management Team
- Report to the Board of Directors through monthly written reports
- Participate in the after-hours Manager on Call (MOC) rotation

Required Qualifications

One of the following

- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
- A related degree plus 4+ years of supervised applicable experience
- 8+ years of combined education, training, and experience in a related field

Skills & Attributes:

- Robust leadership,



communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with budget management and funder reporting
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples
- Cultural Safety and Humility Training
- Computer literacy (Excel, Word, email)
- Valid BC driver’s licence
- DEI-informed

Why Join SPCRS? SPCRS is a nonprofit community services organization committed to building a stronger, more equitable Peace Region. This role offers meaningful leadership opportunity in housing and legal advocacy services with a supportive, mission-driven team.

To Apply:

email [email protected] or online at https://www.spcrs.ca/careers

Application Deadline:

August 18, 2026

SPCRS is committed to equitable hiring. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of equity-deserving groups.

Pay: $42.64 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Housing Stability and Legal Advocacy- Posting 2116 (Dawson Creek)
🏢 South Peace Community Resource Society
📍 Dawson Creek