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About Ending Violence Association of BC

The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) is a dynamic, solutions-based provincial non-profit association that trains and supports close to 300 anti-violence programs and cross-sector initiatives across BC that respond to gender-based violence (GBV) including sexual and intimate partner violence.

The programs we support include BC’s Community-Based Victim Services (CBVS), Stopping the Violence Counselling (STVC), STV Outreach (STV ORS) and Multicultural Outreach (STV MORS), and Sexual Assault Services (SAS) as well as cross-sectoral coordination and prevention initiatives and projects.

We wish to respectfully acknowledge that our office is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, the Manager of Social Enterprises will lead and oversee organizational programs/projects designed to focus on EVA BC’s fee-for-service gender-based violence (GBV) prevention initiatives. These programs/projects include but are not limited to: Be More Than a Bystander, Workplace Bullying and Harassment, and Anti-Racism and Hate Trainings.

This position requires the ability to manage projects and create and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders/partners, clients, funding bodies, and the general public. The Manager of Social Enterprise communicates and liaisons between the Director of Finance and Administration, staff and contractors.

The Manager of Social Enterprise is a full-time position (35 hours per week).

About You

The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in working collaboratively to end gender-based violence. They will have the ability to work from a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, intersectional, gender-inclusive, anti-oppressive perspective, informed by the ongoing impacts of colonization and a commitment to reconciliation. The position works in a fast-paced office environment with a provincial scope and many competing priorities.

Overview of Key Responsibilities

General:

• Provides direction, leadership and support to staff and contractors including oversight of program activities, recruiting, training and mentoring of related staff and contractors
• Manages and/or participates in the planning, facilitation and management of various prevention related projects and initiatives EVA BC is involved with
• Oversees related special projects to develop resources and training including recruiting and supporting project staff and liaising with clients and the community
• Stays informed on issues, policy, legislation and best practices that may affect or impact the areas/projects being managed
• Contributes articles to EVA BC’s ReachOut newsletter
• Works with the Director of Finance and Administration to write funding proposals
• Is an active contributing member to the overall work of EVA BC and in a teamwork approach, whatever tasks may be required

Social Enterprise:

• Responsible for the oversight of EVA BC’s Social Enterprise work, related training and other project work plans, in consultation with program/project teams and the Director of Finance and Administration
• Responsible for development of funding deliverables, including reports
• Develops, delivers and administers training and supports staff and contractors to do the same
• Maintains relationships with clients, funders and other relevant community members as indicated
• Responsible for all program correspondence
• Supports staff who are responsible for:
  • Working with program/project partners
  • Coordinating and delivering related training projects. This work will include co-facilitating training, developing curriculum, editing materials for training and developing PowerPoint and other relevant training resources
  • Coordinating and reporting on evaluations of trainings and projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of experience and training. Business administration is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and analyze data to inform and educate stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills including writing, public speaking, training and facilitation, and communicating complex ideas and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Familiar with learning management systems for online training
• Minimum five years of experience working in the field in relation to sexual and/or intimate partner violence, harassment and hate
• Experience and understanding of business management principles
• Demonstrated experience in acquiring information and writing applications for fund development
• Understanding of stakeholder, governance and public policy sectors that influence the GVB sector
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, work within deadlines, be a collaborative team player, work independently, show initiative and creativity

Additional Information

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize hiring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks. We encourage, though do not require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter. Should you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

• The salary range for this position is $60,770 – $71,000.
• This position works primarily from the EVA BC office in Vancouver; however, it may require extended hours and/or evenings or weekends.

Why work with us? Please visit our website to learn about employee benefits.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Interested individuals are invited to forward their resume, and cover letter, outlining suitability for the position by 4:30pm PDT Friday, May 19, 2023, to:

Hiring Committee
Ending Violence Association of BC
510 – 1155 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC  V6E 2P4

Email: hiring@endingviolence.org with the subject line:
Manager of Social Enterprise

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