Assistant Program Manager in Surrey, British Columbia at Options Community Services

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Step into a leadership role where purpose meets impact! We’re looking for an Assistant Program Manager who will play a key role in shaping and delivering dynamic youth programs that empower young people to thrive. You’ll help lead day-to-day operations, support staff excellence, and drive innovative, relationship-centered services that make a meaningful difference in the community.

Reporting to the Program Manager, our selected candidate will be supporting the effective operation and continuous improvement of youth programs by ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legislation, and professional standards. This role contributes to program planning, staff supervision, service delivery, and evaluation to meet client needs and funder requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting staff development, assisting with administrative and financial processes, maintaining accurate and confidential records, coordinating referrals, and contributing to reporting, funding proposals, and program goals. The role also ensures health and safety standards are upheld, maintains strong knowledge of community resources and youth services, and steps in for the Program Manager when needed to ensure seamless program continuity.

The ideal candidate for this position holds a bachelor’s degree in social services (or equivalent experience) and brings strong leadership experience, preferably within a non-profit setting, including supervising teams in unionized and non-unionized environments. They possess in-depth knowledge of youth issues, Indigenous communities, and substance use, along with required certifications such as First Aid/CPR and a valid driver’s license.

This individual demonstrates a strengths-based, team-oriented approach with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They thrive in dynamic environments, manage multiple priorities effectively, handle crisis situations with sound judgment, and contribute to innovative program development while maintaining strong financial, administrative, and technological competencies.

This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the “APPLY” button.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.