Indigenous Program Manager

Description

Warriors Against Violence Society Programs

Since 1998, Warriors Against Violence Society (WAVS) has been providing effective programs to Indigenous families healing from trauma and violence. WAVS programs include Community Outreach, Elders Program, Food Security, Individual and Family Counselling, Basic Needs Support, Community Potluck and Events, and group circles. WAVS circles provide families with information on the ways they can prevent violence as well as gives people the opportunity to share their experiences and stories. WAVS’ work with men aims to help them learn where their anger comes from and support individuals to use information and tools to stop violence, towards building safer healthier lives.

The Mamook Kloshe Initiative

WAVS has identified the need to develop the Mamook KlosheCommunity Safe Hub, which understands and responds to the root causes of gender-based violence for Indigenous peoples, i.e., poverty, racism, history of colonization, loss of land and resources, residential schools, the 60s scoop, etc., by providing holistic and culturally appropriate supports. The Mamook Kloshe Community Safe Hub would provide 24/7 culturally responsive and accessible supports to Indigenous families. A core component of the Safe Hub is to provide tailored support to Indigenous men, by working with elders, engaging in male-specific counselling sessions, participating in ceremonies and the provision of short-term residential services.

The Program Manager has responsibilities for both general WAVS programming and to lead in the two-year development phase of the Mamook Kloshe Safe Hub. The following outlines the specific responsibilities in these two areas.

WAVS Program Responsibilities

• Manage WAVS’ overall program implementation processes
• Create a program management workplan for fulfilling each goal and objective.
• Liaise with WAVS staff and consultants to identify and define program requirements, scope, and objectives
• Create and maintain comprehensive program documentation, plans, and status reports, across all projects.
• Prepare necessary presentation materials and facilitate meetings where appropriate
• Meet with and manage WAVS program service users and stakeholders’ needs
• Ensure that WAVS’ program adheres to workplans and budgets
• Assess program risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
• Identify and develop funding proposals

Mamook Kloshe Project Responsibilities

• Create action plans, set project goals, and manage the project to completion
• Work with the project director, WAVS Executive Director and project staff to fulfill activities adhering to project objectives, plans and time frames.
• Work with community partners in implementing project activities.
• Ensure that all project reporting meet deadlines and documentation is maintained appropriately.
• Prepare and deliver frequent project updates
• Support the project’s research lead, the New Society Institute, to fulfill research objectives, support in convening interviews and focus groups.
• Manage knowledge mobilization processes, including preparing various information resources and training materials
• Manage the production of publications and output, including, but not limited to, reports, resource guides and presentations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Graduate degree, or a mix of education and experience in social service program management or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, relationship-building and inter-disciplinary skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with office and data management applications, e.g., MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Self-directed and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, strong follow-through, and the ability to remain organized and responsive to multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong writing and editing skills; demonstrated ability to develop accurate reports
• Demonstrated skills in communicating effectively both orally and in written form.
• Personal and/or lived knowledge of the barriers Indigenous people face on their own land.

Time Commitment, Term and Remuneration

This is a full-time, two-year, salaried contract position, subject to a three-month probation period.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter with resume by November 14th, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST to:

Doris Rajan, Project Director at d.rajan@newsocietyinstitute.ca cc’ing the Executive Director Joyce Fossella at warriors@kiwassa.ca Please note, applications that do not include a cover letter will not be accepted.

Please include “Program Manager” in the subject line.