Work with PearlSpace

Main function: The Administrative Assistant is a dynamic, multi-faceted administrative support to the PearlSpace Support Services Society (PearlSpace) administration team including coordinators, the management team, and the executive director. The ideal candidate is highly organized, can multi-task and is able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The Administrative Assistant is a dynamic role that will provide experience in many areas of office functions in the non-profit sector including in fund development, human resources, executive support, IT and more. This is a great entry level position for someone looking to build diverse experience.

This is a permanent part-time position working 16 hours/week from the PearlSpace Squamish Drop-In Centre.

 Education, skills and attributes:

• Bring to the role intersectional feminist values and a commitment to advocate for equity denied individuals
• Ability and willingness to learn and to be a creative problem-solver. Flexible when situations change, adaptable to new technologies, and able to work in a diverse environment
• Good self-awareness, ability to self-regulate, excellent listening skills, provides appropriate feedback when necessary
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Steward of respectful, caring, supportive work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of organization, staff and clients
• Strong organizational skills; time management, attention to detail, ability to prioritize
• A passion to make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing gender-based violence in our communities
• Able to develop strong working relationships
• Adaptable, flexible, self-motivated and organized
• Resourceful, able to resolve problems quickly and effectively

At Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society, we work from an intersectional feminist perspective and value a diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants with diverse cultural identities including Indigenous, racialized, queer, marginalized genders, and people with dis/abilities to apply.

This position requires a criminal record check by the police and an authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.

Reports to: Executive Director, Ashley Oakes
Closing Date: Friday, November 10^th, 2023
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca

Position Summary:

The Specialized Resource Worker will work in collaboration with the Sexual Assault Response Team consisting of Specialized Resource Workers, Specialized Resource Coordinator, and reporting as needed to the Community Program Managers (Squamish and Whistler/Pemberton) to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Sexual Assault Services (SAS) contract. A primary objective of the Sexual Assault Services Program is to empower sexual assault survivors who disclose in the Sea to Sky area by providing a gateway to a continuum of care through which to make informed choices concerning available resources in our region. Other tasks required are fostering community engagement, support, and education within the Sea to Sky and ensuring HSWC service goals and mission are met.

 Location: based in Squamish (with travel within the S2S corridor)

Qualifications:

• A passion to make a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing gender-based violence in our communities.
• Four years of post-secondary education in social/human services or a related discipline and/or equivalent work experience.
• Current Basic First Aid Certification (OFA Level 1 or equivalent).
• Reliable vehicle and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Skills and Attributes:

• An understanding of systemic discrimination against women and marginalized genders and the dynamics of gender-based violence is an asset;
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and computer skills, social media skills;
• Strong counselling and facilitation skills;
• Ability to work both independently at a remote location while being part of a collaborative team
• Able to work under pressure with people experiencing crisis; varying levels of mental wellness; homelessness; and substance use difficulties;
• Strong networking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills;
• Crisis prevention, intervention, and conflict resolution skills; in a non-judgemental approach
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and positive stress-management skills;
• An understanding of the dynamics of power-based violence against vulnerable populations;
• An understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonization and residential schools upon Indigenous Communities.

At Howe Sound Women’s Centre Society, we work from an intersectional feminist perspective and value a diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants with diverse cultural identities including Indigenous, racialized, queer, marginalized genders, and people with dis/abilities to apply.

This position requires a criminal record check by the police and an authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.

Reports to: Community Program Managers (Squamish & Whistler/Pemberton)
Closing Date: Friday, Nov 10^th, 2023                                                                                                    

Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to:
Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca

Position Summary 

PearlSpace is hiring for the position of Fund Development Coordinator. This is a 32-40 hours per week permanent position with a flexible work schedule.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for the effective development and implementation of PearlSpace’s fund development and community engagement strategy and initiatives.

Duties for this role include the identification, planning and execution of new and existing fundraising and awareness opportunities in all areas of community engagement, including grant writing and reporting, donor cultivation and stewardship, corporate and foundation partnership development, event management, marketing and communications, and fostering community relations to ensure PearlSpace service goals and mission are met. To support and uphold the values implied by the PearlSpace Society Mission Statement.

Salary Rate: $26.00/hour

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current federal, provincial and municipal policies and regulations governing charitable organizations
• Strong fundraising skills with a focus on individual and major giving
• Ability to achieve results while maintaining and building effective relationships
• Ability to handle flexible working hours, with occasional evening and weekend work when required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to resolve problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to focus on delivery of targets and goals
• A passion to make a difference in the lives of women and children in our communities.
• An understanding of systemic discrimination facing women and the dynamics of violence against women
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, good understanding of web and graphic design software, mailchimp and social media.

Training, Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in fundraising or marketing and communications or related disciplines, preferred
• 3-5 years non-profit fundraising experience
• Experience with planning and executing successful fundraising events
• Experience recruiting and managing volunteers
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Access to a reliable vehicle

This position requires a criminal record check by the police and an authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.

Reports To:

Executive Director

INTERESTED APPLICANTS:

 Please direct your inquiries, cover letter and resume to: Christina Walsh, HR coordinator – cwalsh@pearlspace.ca

Please indicate “Fund Development Coordinator” in the subject line.

This position will be open until filled.

At PearlSpace Society, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Location: Drop-in Centre, Squamish and Pearls Place Transition House, Squamish
Casual, On-Call – Must be available to accept shifts 24 hrs a day and weekend shifts.

Main Function: To provide support services to women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender-diverse people accessing the Squamish Drop-in Centre; and Transition House (with or without children, either fleeing domestic violence or at increased risk of violence). This is done in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures, consisting of (but not limited to) emotional support, crisis call support, safety planning, education, advocacy, assistance accessing services, household duties, referrals, screening and orientation from a feminist perspective using a non-judgmental approach. Other tasks required are fostering community relations, support and education within the community, and to ensure PearlSpace service goals and mission are met. To support and uphold the values implied by the PearlSpace Society Mission Statement.

Closing Date: Open posting – accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Salary Rate: $22.50

INTERESTED APPLICANTS:

Please direct your inquiries, cover letter and resume to:
Christina Walsh, HR Coordinator cwalsh@pearlspace.ca and Deanna Enders-Byers, Transition House Program Manager
thc@pearlspace.ca

Qualifications:

• A passion for making a difference in the lives of women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender diverse adults and children in our communities.
• Two years of post-secondary education in social/human services preferred – a combination of education-related discipline and lived experience will be considered.
• Current Basic First Aid Certification (OFA Level 1 with CPR level C) or willingness to obtain.
• A reliable vehicle and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License are an asset.
  Skills and Attributes:
• An understanding of systemic discrimination against women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender diverse folks, and the dynamics of violence against gender marginalized people and their children is an asset.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work at remote locations, independently, and as part of a collaborative team to serve the needs of the adults and children accessing services.
• Able to work with women, Two-Spirit, Transgender, and gender diverse folks experiencing crisis; varying levels of mental wellness; homelessness; and substance use difficulties.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Crisis prevention, intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
  This position requires a criminal record check by the police and authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.

Reports To:
Transition House Manager and Community Program Director

At PearlSpace Society, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Main Function: 

At Pearl’s we have found it works well to have all employees trained to work in all areas of the store, to allow for a unified team and great flexibility. As such, with the exception of management, all staff share the title of Cashier/Receiver unless otherwise specified at the time of hiring.

• Provide excellent customer service including but not limited to efficient cashiering, bagging/boxing, and helping customers find what they need
• Receive, Sort, hang and tag clothing and accessory items, stocking and organizing merchandise to be sold
• General store upkeep such as maintaining change rooms, racks and surfaces, keeping an organized and tidy work environment, daily cleaning and maintenance of the store
• Assist and thank donors, manage donation flow in safe manner
• Evaluate, inspect, and price donated items
• Sort, hang and tag clothing and accessory items
• Effective team player who can work collaboratively to deliver dynamic and engaging services

Successful Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere, be organized, adaptable, communicative, organized, and work in a consistent physically demanding environment.  Previous experience working in customer service, retail or shipping and receiving is an asset.

Location: Pearl’s Value & Vintage Store, downtown Squamish

Salary: $20/hour

This position requires a criminal record check by the police and an authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.

Please direct your inquiries, cover letter and resume to:

Christina Walsh, HR Coordinator, cwalsh@pearlspace.ca

Permanent part-time – 24 hours (shifts Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-3pm)
Temporary full-time – 40 hours (shifts Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Transition House Manager for all program-related and employment matters and to the Community Program Director for strategic directions, the Support Worker will provide support to women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth accessing the Squamish Drop-in Centre and Transition House (with or without children, either fleeing domestic violence or at increased risk of violence). This is done in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures, consisting of (but not limited to) emotional support, safety planning, education, advocacy, future direction planning, referral assistance and household duties, screening and orientation from an intersectional feminist perspective using a non-judgmental approach.

Other tasks required are fostering community relations, support and education within the community, and ensuring PearlSpace’s service goals and mission are met. To support and uphold the values implied by the PearlSpace Mission Statement.

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary education in social/human services or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of current federal, provincial and municipal government policy affecting clients.
• An in-depth understanding of systemic discrimination facing women and gender-diverse individuals, and the dynamics of violence against women and gender-diverse individuals.
• Current Basic First Aid Certification (OFA Level 1 or equivalent) an asset
• Reliable vehicle and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.

Skills and Attributes:

• Training and experience in the field of crisis counselling for people in abusive relationships
• Four years of recent experience in social services, specifically working with women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people and children/youth fleeing abuse.
• Demonstrate an understanding and experience supporting clients affected by mental ill-health, substance-use, poverty, and discrimination based on ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and other intersections of marginalization.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and experience in supporting clients affected by the following forms of violence; domestic, family, societal and systemic abuse as it affects women and gender-diverse individuals.
  Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills; time management, attention to detail, capacity to prioritize by assessing the situation to determine urgency.
• Positive stress management skills.
• Positive independent and collaborative problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong personal interaction skills; listening, crisis management.
• Proven advocacy skills.

At PearlSpace, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and value a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

This position requires a criminal record check by the police and an authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.
Reports to: Transition House Manager
Closing Date: Friday, November 3, 2023

Please direct your cover letter, resume and all inquiries to:
Christina Walsh, HR Coordinator, cwalsh@hswc.ca