Requisition Number: PRIVA002107
Type: Internal & External – Full-Time (Temporary until March 30th, 2026)
Hours of Work: Avg. 40 hours per week; Days (Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Compensation: "Under Review". Plus, a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: Operational Excellence Department – Vancouver (Gastown)
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) – This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Friday, August 29th, 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.
About the job:
The Policy and Practice Coordinator is responsible for supporting the creation, refinement, and implementation of key policies and procedures within the Finance and Maintenance teams. This role involves evaluating current operational practices, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring documentation is complete and compliant. The Policy and Practice Coordinator work closely with staff across all levels, including program managers and leadership to ensure policies are practical and aligned with both organizational needs and regulatory standards. They also facilitate feedback through working groups or review committees, assist in developing tools such as templates and workflows, monitor the rollout of new policies, and provide regular updates through monthly reports.
About You:
You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. 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 support women who choose abstinence but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of a woman includes transgender, two-spirit and intersex women and transfeminine individuals. You are sex worker positive. You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.
Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, transgender women, women who are disabled and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.
You Have Also Have:
- Diploma in finance, accounting, business administration, facilities/asset management, or related field
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Minimum Two (2) years of experience in policy development, operations coordination, or related roles
- All positions are subject to clearing a criminal records review
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.
