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- Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of survivors of gender-based violence?
- Are you inspired by working with a team dedicated to dismantling systems of oppression?
- Are you looking for meaningful work that speaks to your values?
Then join PearlSpace! For over 40 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating social and systemic change through education, outreach, and activism. We are a grassroots organization working from an intersectional feminist framework to cultivate hope through inclusive, supportive services for the lives of women, Two Spirit, gender-diverse, non-binary, trans people, and children/youth within the Sea to Sky Corridor and Stl’atl’imx regions.
It’s important for our communities to be represented in the work we do. That’s why we hire folks from the communities we serve for frontline, administrative, and leadership positions.
We are currently hiring for:
Permanent part-time – 24 hours
Weekends – must be available Saturday and Sunday
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 experience in social/human services or a related discipline
- 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
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 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 authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.
Reports to: Transition House Manager
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Wage: $24.75/hour
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
PearlSpace Culture Statement: Operating from an intersectional feminist lens, we provide a safe, person-centered, vital community resource. By centering team wellbeing with a focus on self-care, compassion, and collaboration, we are able to respond to the needs of our community, build community connections, advocate for social justice, and prevent as well as educate around issues of violence.
Permanent Full-time 40 hours per week
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fund Development Coordinator is responsible for the effective development and implementation of PearlSpace’s fund development, donor stewardship 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’s service goals, values and mission are met.
Location: Squamish office
Qualifications:
- 2 years non-profit fundraising and community engagement experience
- Experience with planning and executing successful fundraising events
- Experience in technical or persuasive writing
- Access to a reliable vehicle
Skills and Attributes:
- Knowledge of current federal, provincial and municipal policies and regulations governing charitable organizations
- Strong fundraising skills including grant writing and, 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
- A self-starter with the 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.
At PearlSpace, 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
Pay: $28.60 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please direct your cover letter, resume and all inquiries to:
Christina Walsh, HR Coordinator, cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
Permanent Part-time, 24 hours per week
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Community Program Manager for Whistler & Pemberton, the Pemberton Safe Home (PSH) Support Worker is responsible for effectively delivering PearlSpace Safe Home services. Applying a trauma-informed perspective, the PSH Support Worker provides program participant support, intake, safety planning, referrals and advocacy, administrative duties, property management and maintenance as required, community engagement, and promotion of PearlSpace programs.
Location: based in Whistler/Pemberton (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.
- 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).
- Ability to work 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.
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and conflict resolution skills with a non-judgmental approach.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and positive stress-management skills.
- An understanding of the factors affecting marginalized populations, including the historical impacts of colonization and residential schools. Cultural sensitivity training is an asset.
At PearlSpace, 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 authorization for a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act of BC.
Wage: $24.75
Reports to: Community Program Manager (Whistler/Pemberton)
Closing Date: Open until filled
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
Permanent Part-time 24 hours per week
Main Function: to support individuals and their children accessing the Whistler Drop-in Centre, which consists of (but is not limited to) emotional support, safety planning, education, advocacy, referrals, and assistance accessing services. Other tasks required are fostering community relations, support, and education and ensuring PearlSpace service goals and mission are met.
Hiring Philosophy: At PearlSpace, we value lived experience and work experience when we decide who to interview and who to hire.
- We believe that both types of experience can provide you with the skills you’d need to succeed in a position with us.
- We encourage you to share what you think is relevant in your cover letter.
- PearlSpace prioritizes hiring people representative of the population we serve, including women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the multicultural community.
Skills and Attributes:
- An understanding of systemic discrimination against women and marginalized genders and the dynamics of gender-based violence is an asset;
- A willingness to learn and gain experience in supporting clients affected by mental ill-health, substance use, poverty, and discrimination based on ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and other intersections of marginalization;
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written);
- Strong personal interaction skills; listening, crisis management an asset;
- Ability to work both independently while being part of a collaborative team;
- Strong networking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills;
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and conflict resolution skills in a non-judgmental 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 PearlSpace, 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 Manager – Whistler
Closing Date: Thursday, October 31st, 2024
Wage: $24.75/hour
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
32 hours part time – Monday-Thursday
The Finance Assistant is a dynamic, multi-faceted administrative support to the Finance Manager and administrative team. This is a key role requiring previous finance experience (accounts payable. accounts receivable, payroll) and exceptional organizational skills. The Finance Assistant has thorough knowledge of the regulatory, risk management, and accounting requirements for a non-profit organization and is able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Proficiency with all office software systems and Sage are also required. The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting all aspects of the financial systems of the Society, including monthly reporting for the annual audit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Steward of respectful, caring, supportive work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of organization, staff and clients with a high degree of integrity and accountability
• Strong organizational skills; time management, attention to detail, ability to prioritize
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain a positive team attitude
• Strong personal interaction skills; listening, crisis management
• Risk assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial reports
• High degree of data entry accuracy
• Able to perform moderate to complex account reconciliations
PearlSpace Culture Statement and Hiring Philosophy
Operating from an intersectional feminist lens, we provide a safe, up-lifting, vital community resource. By centring team well being with a focus on self-care, compassion, and collaboration, we are able to respond to the needs of our community, build community connections, advocate for social justice, and prevent as well as educate around issues of violence.
At PearlSpace, we value lived experience and work experience when we decide who to interview and who to hire.
• We believe that both types of experience can provide you with the skills you’d need to succeed in a position with us.
• We encourage you to spend time sharing what you think is relevant in your cover letter.
• PearlSpace prioritizes hiring people representative of the population we serve including women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the multicultural community.
• Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter so that we can adequately prioritize the application; however, this is not a requirement.
• 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.
Location: Squamish Drop-In Centre
Reports to: Finance Manager
Wage Range: $24.75/hour
Closing Date: November 1, 2024
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
Permanent – FT/PT 32- 40 hours a week – Day/Afternoon/Evenings
Main Function: Reporting to the Transition House Program Manager for all program-related and employment matters and to the Community Program Director for strategic directions, the Outreach Worker will provide support to women, Two-Spirt, transgender, and other gender-marginalized individuals and their children experiencing gender-based violence or at increased risk of violence. Support Services include providing crisis and emotional support, safety planning, advocacy, referrals, accompaniment, and check-ins from a feminist perspective using a non-judgmental approach. Other tasks required are fostering community relations, support, and education and ensuring support service goals and mission are met. To support and uphold the values implied by the PearlSpace Support Services Society Mission Statement.
This position will focus on providing services to current or former participants of PearlSpace programs and Pearl’s Place Transition House. When not out in the community doing outreach, the worker will be responsible for supporting the front-line staff at the Transition House for a commitment of two 8-hour afternoon/evening shifts a week. Outreach support will be “offsite” in the community 2 – 3 days per week.
Hiring Philosophy: At PearlSpace, we value lived experience and work experience when we decide who to interview and who to hire.
We believe that both types of experience can provide you with the skills you’d need to succeed in a position with us.
- We encourage you to share what you think is relevant in your cover letter.
- PearlSpace prioritizes hiring people representative of the population we serve, including women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the multicultural community.
Skills and Attributes:
An understanding of systemic discrimination against women and marginalized genders and the dynamics of gender-based violence is an asset;
- A willingness to learn and gain experience in supporting clients affected by mental ill-health, substance use, poverty, and discrimination based on ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and other intersections of marginalization;
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written);
- Strong personal interaction skills; listening, crisis management an asset;
- Ability to work both independently while being part of a collaborative team;
- Strong networking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills;
- Crisis prevention, intervention, and conflict resolution skills in a non-judgmental 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.
- Reliable vehicle and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
At PearlSpace, 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.
Location: Squamish BC
Reports to: Transition House Manager
Wage Range: $24.75/hour
Closing Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent our organization and values every day by being a friendly face of PearlSpace
- Customer service including cashiering, bagging/boxing, helping customers find what they need
- Stocking and organizing merchandise to be sold
- General store upkeep such as maintaining change rooms, racks and surfaces, keeping a 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
- Ensure management directives are carried out regarding policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to think quickly and problem solve
- Organized, fast and efficient
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
- Ability to create and foster a positive and cheerful work atmosphere
- Must have a passion for community service and genuinely enjoy working with people
Successful Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced atmosphere, be organized, adaptable, communicative, 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: $22/hour
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Please direct your cover letter, resume, and all inquiries to: Christina Walsh, HR cwalsh@pearlspace.ca
PearlSpace Culture Statement: Operating from an intersectional feminist lens, we provide a safe, person-centred, vital community resource. By centring team well being with a focus on self-care, compassion, and collaboration, we are able to respond to the needs of our community, build community connections, advocate for social justice, and prevent as well as educate around issues of violence.
Pearl Space Society and Pearl’s Value and Vintage (PV&V), 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.