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Position
Indeterminate Full-Time and Part-Time Front Desk Worker
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Deadline
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Hours & Days of Work
3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Days: Monday to Friday
Program & Location
Flint Hotel – Supportive Housing Program
Compensation
$17.88-$18.77/hour based on experience, plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package.
Type
Union – BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU)
About Us:
Atira Property Management Inc. (APMI) is a mid-size licensed property management company known for its inclusionary hiring practices and its commitment to community. APMI is wholly-owned by Atira Women’s Resource Society, an award-winning not-for-profit organization. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where a job is more than just a pay cheque and where staff have the opportunity to work alongside and be inspired by a remarkable group of committed activists and professionals working to make the world a more just place, one tenant, one home, one job at a time.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager, this is an entry-level position typically for people getting back into the workforce. Front Desk Workers are responsible for taking care of the safety and security of the building, answering tenant questions, answering the phone and responding to questions/ taking messages from callers, managing guests in accordance with guest policy, responding to drug poisonings and administering naloxone, doing hourly floor checks and supporting co-workers with health and wellness checks; recording and reporting building damage according to policy; and other related duties as may be assigned by the building/program manager and or the Director responsible for the building.
About You:
You are flexible and open to taking on various tasks as needed. You know when to reach out to others for guidance and support. You embrace the mission, vision, values and philosophy of Atira’s parent Society, and you are eager and willing to learn and to build on your existing skills and abilities, which are typically based on your lived expertise. You put residents first and work to include them in all of the decisions that affect their lives. You are committed to working with residents who may be struggling with substance use, brain trauma and cognitive impairment and or mental wellness. You understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment and while you support tenants who choose abstinence, you understand abstinence is just one option for those struggling with substance use. You have initiative, good judgment and problem-solving skills. You are good at developing and maintaining positive relationships with tenants and your co-workers. You must be physically able to perform the duties of your position. Lived expertise is a priority for this position, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the people we serve.
Additional Requisites/Assets:
All positions are subject to a criminal record review. A recognized, relevant and current first aid certificate is a significant asset as in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification. Food safe certification is also an asset.
Application Process: Expressions of interest, including an updated resume and a cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications, must be received by email at [email protected] or by fax at 604.439.8804. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Candidates who lack the basic experience and qualifications set out in the posting will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
