Social Enterprise Manager

Department Social Enterprise - SOC115

Position Title Social Enterprise Manager

Hours of Work 37.5 hours weekly – Tuesday-Saturday

Position Type Full-time Permanent

Reports To Director of Operations

Start Date As soon as possible

Salary $53,391 – $56,199 annual (starting based on experience and knowledge)

Work Location 2005 8th Ave, Regina SK S4R8R3

Open To Internal and External Applicants

Application 4:00 p.m. CST, Friday November 6, 2026

Deadline

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations, the Social Enterprise Manager is responsible for

the overall leadership, day-to-day operations, financial performance, and social impact of YWCA Regina’s

Encore on 8th, social enterprise. The Manager leads staff and volunteers and oversees retail operations,

donation and inventory management, donor and community relationships, sales, marketing, and budget and

revenue management. The Manager ensures Encore operates as an effective and sustainable retail business

while providing accessible, value-aligned services and support to YWCA clients and the broader

community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee all day-to-day retail operations of Encore on 8th, including sales, inventory, merchandising,

customer service, safety, assets, and store procedures.
- Lead all aspects of staff management and, in collaboration with the Manager of Volunteers, oversee

volunteer recruitment, scheduling, training, supervision, and ongoing support.
- Oversee donation and inventory management, including donor relations, donation intake and pickups,

pricing, resale, tracking, acknowledgement, and tax-receipting processes in conjunction with YWCA

Fund Development Department.

- Provide positive customer and client service aligned with YWCA Regina’s values and trauma-informed,

harm-reduction, culturally safe, and inclusive approaches.
- Manage store revenue, budget, expenditure, and sales performance, balancing financial sustainability

with Encore’s social-impact objectives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, businesses, donors, and vendors, and

support marketing and promotion of Encore on 8th.

- Maintain required administration, reporting, and operational procedures and participate in YWCA

Regina leadership meetings, training, and organizational initiatives

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education

- A degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and

experience.

Experience

- Experience supervising staff/volunteers.

- Experience using the Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google platforms

- Self-directed, demonstrated ability to work effectively without constant and direct supervision or

guidance.
- Knowledge of the community systems and services as well as Trauma Informed Care would be an asset.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- marketing experience an asset.

- Strong background and experience in Customer Service and sales

- Inventory Management and budget oversight and tracking

- Must have a current Drivers License

- Must be able to provide a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check.

ASSETS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2–3 years of leadership or management experience in retail, social enterprise, nonprofit, community-

based, or social-service environments.
- Experience managing retail operations, volunteers, donations, inventory, donor relationships, or

community partnerships.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, violence,

trauma, substance use, or other barriers.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, cultural safety, Housing First, and person-

centred approaches.




- Knowledge of Indigenous communities and the impacts of colonization and systemic barriers.

- Knowledge of Regina's community resources, nonprofit sector, and business community.

- Experience with social enterprise, including balancing financial performance with social-impact

objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Onsite at 2005 8th Avenue, Regina SK S4R8R3. This is a hands-on retail

Work environment, with work occurring throughout the store, donation receiving and

Environment: storage areas, and occasionally off-site in support of donation pickups, deliveries,

or other operational needs.

This is an active, hands-on role requiring regular standing, walking, bending,

Physical Demands: lifting, and moving of furniture, donations, and inventory. Larger or heavier

items are moved with appropriate assistance.

37.5 hours per week (9am – 4:30 pm, with a half hour unpaid break, Tuesday to
Schedule:

Saturday).

A valid Saskatchewan driver's license and ability to safely operate YWCA

vehicles, including a larger box-style delivery truck. A criminal record check,

Special Conditions: including a vulnerable sector check where applicable, may be required following

a conditional offer of employment. Results will be assessed in relation to the

duties of the role and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

- 4% employer RRSP contribution (employee-directed, no match required) available after three months of

employment.

- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, with option to enhance coverage at minimal employee cost —

available after three months of employment.

- Paid vacation, accrued based on hours worked, starting at 3 weeks annually and increasing with years of

service.

- 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.

- Paid sick days annually, with carryover provisions.

- Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).

- Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.

- Casual dress code and adaptable work week.

- A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

- Monthly cell phone allowance

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that

reflects the full diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples

(First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+

individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are

underrepresented. We want to be explicit: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique

perspective are genuine assets here. We are actively working to build conditions where every team member

can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in our organization.

Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate

equitably, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs in a

timely and confidential manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those





selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY

Please reference “Social Enterprise Manager” clearly in the subject line of your application. Applications

that do not include this reference may be deemed ineligible.

YWCA Regina invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, non-status, Métis,

or Inuit) or as a member of another equity-deserving group in their cover letter and/or resume. Self-

identification is entirely voluntary and will not be used in any way that disadvantages applicants.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a letter or statement of interest from your YWCA Regina email

address to [email protected] by 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday November 6, 2026.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Submit a cover letter and resume in one single document to

[email protected] by 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday November 6, 2026.

NOTE: Professional references will be requested from finalists only. Please do not include references with

your initial application.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and

equitable inclusion of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and

families are reflected in all facets of society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted

partner in addressing the most complex issues faced by women and our community. YWCA Regina

provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of

women and families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed

childcare, family violence prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value-driven

organization where staff are not simply delivering services — they are partners in meaningful, community-

led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes

deeply that every person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of

backgrounds, identities, and experiences — and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural

safety. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and

sexually diverse persons. We acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational

processes can perpetuate the marginalization of Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually

diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to actions that further justice, truth, and

reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

- Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.

- Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold

ourselves accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.

- Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively

advocate with and meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they

want to be.

- Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community

enable us to drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.

- Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a

nurturing, welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family,

and home.

- Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face

of adversity.

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