Operations Manager

**About Shelter Movers** Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, our volunteer teams contribute over 65,000 hours to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse. Working at Shelter Movers means creating a meaningful impact for families experiencing abuse. It also means showing allyship and playing a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada. We are growing and looking to add caring, compassionate, and competent people to join our team. **About this Role** Shelter Movers is hiring an Operations Manager to oversee all moving and storage services offered to survivors of violence within the local Chapter. Reporting to the Chapter Director, the Operations Manager will collaborate closely with the local leadership team to ensure seamless operations. Responsibilities include supervising/supporting teams of paid staff/ volunteers, cultivating relationships with shelters and operational partners, and managing projects. **Who Will Love This Job?** - A caring, compassionate and competent individual who understands the intersectionality of challenges faced by women and particularly survivors of abuse in the local community - An independent manager who takes a hands-on approach to management and program delivery - An ally wanting to play a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada. **What you’ll be responsible for?** - Supervising and supporting the Intake, Move Coordination, Scheduling, and Lead Movers team supervisors - Developing and maintaining relationships with shelters and other referral agencies by delivering informational presentations, as well as conducting regular check ins with agencies routinely and directly addressing concerns when they arise - While on shift, being available by phone and on Slack to Intake, Move Coordination, Lead Mover, and Scheduling teams to discuss any urgent operational issues & support in planning for all moves on the go - Maintaining relationships with operational partners (i.e. vehicle rental companies, storage companies, security companies, translation services, pet fostering) by delivering informational presentations, checking in with company managers routinely and directly addressing concerns when they arise - Chairing regular local Operations team meetings with supervisors and any other relevant staff to review the current status of current moves, storage, staffing, partnerships etc. As well as to address any operational concerns - Meeting regularly with the Chapter Director & Regional Operations Manager/ National Operations Director to provide critical updates, reports, and statistics where necessary to demonstrate the effectiveness of current operational policies and procedures - Managing ongoing and temporary projects (i.e student placements) as needed - Working closely with the local Volunteer Services Manager to coordinate recruitment efforts relevant to the Operations team (i.e. all Admin Volunteer roles & Mover/Driver roles), including identifying operational roles and creating appropriate job descriptions - Updating local sections of the operational manuals and documentation for Intake, MC, Scheduling & Lead Movers as needed - Available as a backup to any local operational roles as needed, including on moves - Possesses project/ customer service and team management experience. - Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. - Exhibits a very strong commitment to the role and organization, reflecting passion for the mission. - Takes initiative and is capable of leading, motivating, and developing/training team members. - Maintains a robust ethical foundation and consistency in work. - Approaches work with attention to detail and is process-oriented. - Adaptable, flexible, and creative in finding solutions; remain calm under pressure and adjusts plans as needed. - Displays strong administrative skills and experience. - Is comfortable with multi-tasking and excels in project management. - Engages in community outreach and relationship building. - Bring conflict resolution skills to foster a positive working environment. - Maintains a supportive, approachable, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, client-centered, and inclusive communication style. - Possesses knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence sectors, with specific familiarity with women's shelters as a strong asset. **Role Details**: - Job Type: 35 hours/week (flexible) - Salary: $50,000-$65,000 salary rate - Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Work from home, but local travel necessary) - Please note: an 'on c