5653 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0P6, CanadaJob DescriptionPosted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Friday, June 5, 2026 at 6:59 AMRainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so‑called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy ̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən ̓, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, qíyéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ Nations in so‑called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so‑called Sunshine Coast.About Us – A home for every personRainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.RainCity Housing has been developing emerging and promising practices for over 40 years in social services and healthcare, providing Housing First, harm reduction and supports for community members who access our services. To learn more, check out our innovations page.Benefits5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative totalEmployee and Family Assistance Program available to ALL employees, including 24‑hour helpline, personal counselling, life coaching, financial coaching, legal referral and advisory services, and health coaching: https://www.Fseap.Ca/$500 per paramedical service (Physiotherapy, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, and more)Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Group Life Benefit (1 x annual salary), Long Term Disability, and Unlimited Out‑of‑Province and Out‑of‑Country Emergencies.Position SummaryThe Assistant Manager helps the Program Managers to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the program policies, procedures, and practices. The Assistant Manager directs the daily operations of the program, and performs hiring, dismissal, discipline, and performance evaluation of the staff team. The successful candidate ensures that program mandate, principles, policies, and procedures are followed. The Assistant Manager promotes the interests of the participants and the program in the community and ensures that the program is maximally integrated and coordinated with other systems of care. The Assistant Manager replaces the Program Manager for absences such as vacation, illness, and leaves. The Assistant Manager is part of the leadership team and works closely with other managers,



the RainCity operations team, and administrative staff. A key component of this employment prospect is the proven ability to collaborate and work alongside people of various socio‑economic backgrounds.COMPETITION#:job2026.143APPLY BY:June 4, 2026POSITION TITLE:Assistant ManagerPROGRAM:Sechelt ShelterPOSITION TYPE:Part‑time, 0.8 FTE, 64 Bi‑weekly Hours.EMPLOYEE GROUP:ExcludedSALARY:$36.61 HourlyTERM:PermanentSTART DATE:As soon as possibleSCHEDULE:General hours are Sunday – Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with 30 minutes unpaid break. Participation in the After‑Hours On‑Call rotation becomes a mandatory condition of this assignment. This includes evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as scheduled. The standard requirement is participation in the on‑call rotation three (3) to four (4) times per calendar year, or as otherwise assigned based on operational needs. Flexibility in work hours is required to support this responsibility.Other:A clear British Columbia Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.Program SummarySechelt Shelter provides emergency shelter and supports to 20 individuals, 19 and over, who are experiencing homelessness on the Sunshine Coast. The shelter is staffed 24/7 with 2 community support workers. The shelter also provides drop‑in services to folks who may be without a home and need supports, including the Sunshine Coast’s only Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). We view the shelter as an opportunity to promote dignity, social justice, and increased citizenship for members of our community who come from a wide variety of backgrounds but who currently do not have a place to call home.QualificationsA B.A. in a relevant health discipline or equivalent experienceTraining in supervisory and/or managerial functions.Four (4) years of recent related experience with people living with mental health issues, substance use and/or are at risk of being homeless.One (1) year in a supervisory, preferably managerial, capacity, and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Current First Aid and CPR certification.Class 5 driver’s license.Required Skills, Abilities, & KnowledgePlan and direct a supportive housing program.Understand, interpret, explain, and apply municipal, provincial, and federal policy, law, regulation,



and court decisions governing RainCity Housing’s community housing program.Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively.Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, emails, reports, studies, and other written materials.Consult effectively with the senior leadership team to develop solutions to complex organizational and people management issues.Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within policy guidelines.Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations.Influence work group processes to build commitment to program principles and goals and ensure a cohesive and collaborative staff team.Translate theory and principles into workplace systems that ensure daily practice is aligned with theory/principles.Knowledge of the strengths‑based recovery model for people with mental illness.Knowledge of the bio‑psychosocial addictions model, including the transtheoretical model of change, harm reduction, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention and intervention strategies.Detailed knowledge mental health diagnoses, medications, treatment, and support resources.An understanding of best practices associated with operating a supportive housing program and harm reduction practices.Knowledge of Indigenous community and health resources.Basic sound knowledge of relevant physical health issues (e.G. HIV and Hepatitis C), including diagnoses, treatment, and support resources.Create and construct effective relationships with the neighbourhood to ensure the project is maximally integrated into the community.Knowledge of the housing continuum, including market, subsidized and supported housing systems, including different program models.Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization, specifically as related to women (trans and cis), sex workers, and Indigenous people and people living with a mental health and/or substance use issues.All of our employees are expected to develop and exhibit skills to contribute to safety in the workplace, including demonstrating anti‑racism knowledge and skills to support racialized communities, including knowledge of Canada’s historical and on‑going colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, and commitment to learn and uphold the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Employees are also expected to demonstrate anti‑discrimination knowledge and skills to support equity‑seeking groups, including the 2SLGBTQA+ community, people who use drugs and alcohol, people living with mental health issues and sex workers.5653 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0P6, Canada#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Sechelt Shelter - Assistant Manager (Sun-Wed Days) - C$36.6 An Hour - Part Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 RAINCITY HOUSING
📍 Winnipeg