ECE – ECEIT – ECEA Casual, the alex & Maxxine Wright ECLC

Atira Women's Resource Society•Port Coquitlam, BC

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Atira Women’s Resource Society (Atira) is a non-profit organization known for inclusionary hiring practices, values-driven work, and innovative approaches to supporting communities it serves. Rooted in feminist, anti-violence principles, Atira provides housing, programs, and supports for people of all genders, with a continued focus on addressing gendered violence, misogyny, and systemic oppression. Atira believes a job is more than a paycheque – it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic and social change. This position requires staff who identify and live full time as women (including cisgender, transgender, Two Spirit, intersex women) or non-binary to be eligible for this position. This requirement is consistent with established best practices under human rights laws for providing services to vulnerable groups and reflects our commitment to providing community based, gender responsive service delivery and supports the development of trust, safety, and meaningful engagement between residents/tenants/ participants and staff.

Requirements

A BC Early Childhood Educator license to practice is required.
An Infant and Toddler certificate is required for the ECE IT casual applicants.
A valid child-oriented First Aid Certificate and FoodSafe Certificate are required.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
All positions are subject to a Criminal Records Review (paid by Atira).
Applicants must identify and live full time as women (including cisgender, transgender, Two Spirit, intersex women) or non-binary to be eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

Special Needs certificate is an asset.
Experience working with infants, toddlers and children with complex needs is an asset.
Covid-19 (including booster) and annual flu vaccinations are recommended.
Lived experience and connection to the community served are assets.
Hiring preference will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women for programs specifically serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women and children.

Responsibilities

Provide support to children in a program setting.
Work in a harm reduction environment.
Support individuals experiencing substance use and/or mental wellness challenges.
Uphold feminist, anti-violence principles.
Contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment.
Challenge practices that conflict with shared values.
Prioritize the needs of the communities served.
Challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability.
Make thoughtful, timely decisions.
Ensure a safe, accessible, trauma informed, and culturally responsive environment for residents.