Job Description

Requisition Number: FRONT002198

Type: Internal & External- Part-Time (Indeterminate)

Hours of Work: 16 hours per week - Saturday and Sunday, from 11:30pm to 8:00am

Compensation: Internal: $18.77 - $19.71/hr External: $18.77 (In process of being classified)

Program & Location: Flint Hotel - Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Union: BC Government Employee's Union (BCGEU) - This position requires union membership

Deadline: By noon Monday, January 26, 2025

About Us:

Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.

The Opportunity:

The position of front-desk worker is to assist the program manager in maintaining the safety and security of the premises, answering the phone, directing callers to the appropriate person, taking messages, undertaking hourly floor checks, doing health and wellness checks as necessary, and other duties as may be assigned by the building/program manager.

About You:

You embrace Atira's mission, vision, values, and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada, and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with people who are struggling with substance use or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. Lived expertise is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.

You Also Have:

Proven initiative, judgement, decision-making and problem-saving capabilities. Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with tenants, your co-workers, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to organize and carry out work with independence. Physical ability to perform the duties and carry out heavy cleaning duties

Additional Requisites/Assets:

No formal education required. One (1) month recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of community issues is an asset. A Non-violent crisis intervention certificate is required. A valid First Aid certificate is required. WHMIS training required and can be provided

At Atira, we value diverse experiences and recognize that some applicants may face barriers to obtaining required certifications.

If you are passionate about this role, meet the other qualifications, and believe you have the necessary skills and experience but do not currently hold a valid First Aid certificate, we encourage you to contact us you can contact us at People & Culture Recruitment.

Atira is committed to being an inclusive employer and may be able to connect you with resources to support you in meeting this requirement.

Application Process:

Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to

atira.bc.ca/careers

for a current list of postings.