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Job order - J0426-0001 - Temporary Full Time Title Temporary Housing for All Advisor (until December 31, 2027) Category Management / Leadership City Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Job Description Temporary Housing for All Advisor (until December 31, 2027) Position Overview: Please note: This posting will remain open until filled.

The temporary Housing for All Advisor will play a leadership role in developing, executing, and evaluating programs and services that support the City’s efforts to build a strong, resilient, and inclusive community.

In the last two years, Saint John has experienced a rapid growth in the number of unhoused people living in sheltered and unsheltered locations, sparking program innovations, new commitments in funding and resources, and helped develop new forms of collaboration between orders of government and community.

Reporting to the Manager, Community Development, the Housing for All Advisor will oversee programs and services supporting the City of Saint John’s Housing for All Homelessness Strategy.

This role requires a balance between bold planning, ongoing community partnerships, and advocating for necessary resources to support the homeless population of the Saint John community.

These responsibilities include working collaboratively with all levels of government, partners, and the community sector in implementing the Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP), supporting Saint John’s residents, strategies, and neighborhood plans through partnership with all levels of government and community partners.

Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the Housing for All Homelessness Strategy: Provide safe community spaces for access by all residents, while supporting individuals as they access shelter that meets their specific needs. o Execution and Governance – creating processes and policies across government and service providers that adhere to a Human Rights approach to housing, while also ensuring individuals have access to essential services. o Emergency Supports – to develop emergency shelters that respond to concerns expressed by the unsheltered populations and develop a plan based on the City’s vision, which will pilot an approach to support the unsheltered population deeply entrenched in encampments and reluctant to seek shelter indoors o Prevention, Education and Safety – reduce the risk of homelessness through proactive intervention and awareness initiatives o Housing Supports – collaborate with the community to find solutions that help individuals transition out of encampments with dignity and prepare them for housing when it comes available.

Build relationships and engagement within all levels of government, and the community supporting the Housing for All Homelessness Strategy: • Align policies and protocols to improve outcomes for the homeless population • Analyze needs and advocate on matters related to community inclusion and diversity, quality of life, operating budgets, service and program development. • Report regularly to senior staff, Common Council, Human Development Council (HDC), and Province of New Brunswick on efforts and outcomes. • Collaborate with city teams, all levels of government, community agencies and community members.

Plan and lead the development, execution and evaluations of safe and effective homeless support programs and services by: • Design and implement initiatives with care and respect for all homeless, regardless of their choice to transition to temporary transitional housing or to remain in their current spaces, ensuring that services are accessible to them throughout the community. • Work collaboratively with all levels of government, partners and community championing shelter opportunities and the transition to more stable and safe housing options for community members. • Work collaboratively with operations to ensure facilities and public spaces meet user needs. • Ensuring that service programming meets the needs of the community and expectations of strategic plans by way of social and economic return on investment. • Support the Manager, Community Development, by providing insight, guidance and other work as assigned. Essential Qualifications: Education: Degree in community development, public administration, psychology, social work or related discipline; graduate level considered an asset. Experience: Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in the area of community development specific to poverty reduction and homelessness.

Familiarity with local government, the Saint John economy, as well as regional and provincial economic and demographic trends.

Experience planning and executing initiatives in partnership with various perspectives and cultures.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power

Point, and Outlook).

Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Position involves variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and may require travel.

The ideal candidate will bring lived experience, diverse perspectives, and cultures. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve.

We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities,



and members of visible minority groups.

Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only.

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted. Primary Purpose: The temporary Housing for All Advisor will play a leadership role in developing, executing, and evaluating programs and services that support the City’s efforts to build a strong, resilient, and inclusive community.

In the last two years, Saint John has experienced a rapid growth in the number of unhoused people living in sheltered and unsheltered locations, sparking program innovations, current commitments in funding and resources, and helped develop new forms of collaboration between orders of government and community.

Reporting to the Manager, Community Development, the Housing for All Advisor will oversee programs and services supporting the City of Saint John’s Housing for All Homelessness Strategy.

This role requires a balance between bold planning, ongoing community partnerships, and advocating for necessary resources to support the homeless population of the Saint John community.

These responsibilities include working collaboratively with all levels of government, partners, and the community sector in implementing the Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP), supporting Saint John’s residents, strategies, and neighborhood plans through partnership with all levels of government and community partners.

Key Responsibilities: Implementation of the Housing for All Homelessness Strategy: Provide safe community spaces for access by all residents, while supporting individuals as they access shelter that meets their specific needs. o Execution and Governance – creating processes and policies across government and service providers that adhere to a Human Rights approach to housing, while also ensuring individuals have access to essential services. o Emergency Supports – to develop emergency shelters that respond to concerns expressed by the unsheltered populations and develop a plan based on the City’s vision, which will pilot an approach to support the unsheltered population deeply entrenched in encampments and reluctant to seek shelter indoors o Prevention, Education and Safety – reduce the risk of homelessness through proactive intervention and awareness initiatives o Housing Supports – collaborate with the community to find solutions that help individuals transition out of encampments with dignity and prepare them for housing when it comes available.

Build relationships and engagement within all levels of government, and the community supporting the Housing for All Homelessness Strategy: • Align policies and protocols to improve outcomes for the homeless population • Analyze needs and advocate on matters related to community inclusion and diversity, quality of life, operating budgets, service and program development. • Report regularly to senior staff, Common Council, Human Development Council (HDC), and Province of New Brunswick on efforts and outcomes. • Collaborate with city teams, all levels of government, community agencies and community members.

Plan and lead the development, execution and evaluations of safe and effective homeless support programs and services by: • Design and implement initiatives with care and respect for all homeless, regardless of their choice to transition to temporary transitional housing or to remain in their current spaces, ensuring that services are accessible to them throughout the community. • Work collaboratively with all levels of government, partners and community championing shelter opportunities and the transition to more stable and safe housing options for community members. • Work collaboratively with operations to ensure facilities and public spaces meet user needs. • Ensuring that service programming meets the needs of the community and expectations of strategic plans by way of social and economic return on investment. • Support the Manager, Community Development, by providing insight, guidance and other work as assigned. Education, Training & Experience: Education: Degree in community development, public administration, psychology, social work or related discipline; graduate level considered an asset. Experience: Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in the area of community development specific to poverty reduction and homelessness.

Familiarity with local government, the Saint John economy, as well as regional and provincial economic and demographic trends.

Experience planning and executing initiatives in partnership with various perspectives and cultures.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power

Point, and Outlook).

Strong communication skills, written and oral.

Position involves variable hours, including evenings and weekends, and may require travel.

The ideal candidate will bring lived experience, diverse perspectives, and cultures. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.





Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve.

We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.

Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only.

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint John Attn: Hiring Committee www.saintjohn.ca (careers) Classification: (BOTH) Management, Group H Conseiller sur la Stratégie Logement pour tous (jusqu’à 31 dec, 2027) Aperçu du poste : Le conseiller temporaire sur la Stratégie Logement pour tous jouera un rôle de premier plan dans l’élaboration, l’exécution et l’évaluation de programmes et de services qui soutiennent les efforts de la ville visant à créer une communauté forte, faisant preuve de résilience et d’inclusion.

Au cours des deux dernières années, Saint John a connu une croissance rapide du nombre de personnes sans logement vivant en situation abritée ou non, donnant lieu à des innovations dans les programmes ainsi qu’à de nouveaux engagements en matière de financement et de ressources, et a contribué à créer de nouvelles formes de collaboration entre le gouvernement et la communauté.

Sous la responsabilité du gestionnaire du développement communautaire, le conseiller supervisera les programmes et les services qui soutiennent la Stratégie Logement pour tous: Itinérance de la ville de Saint John.

Ce rôle exige un équilibre entre une planification audacieuse, des partenariats communautaires permanents et la défense des ressources nécessaires pour soutenir la population itinérante de la communauté de Saint John.

Ces responsabilités comprennent la collaboration avec tous les niveaux du gouvernement, les partenaires et le secteur communautaire dans la mise en œuvre du plan de réponse communautaire aux campements, le soutien aux résidents de Saint John, les stratégies et les plans de quartier.

Responsabilités essentielles: Mise en œuvre de la Stratégie Logement pour tous: Itinérance: Fournir des espaces communautaires sécuritaires accessibles à tous les résidents, tout en aidant les personnes à accéder à un abri qui réponde à leurs besoins particuliers. o Exécution et gouvernance – Créer des processus et des politiques au sein du gouvernement et des prestataires de services qui adhèrent à une approche du logement fondée sur les droits de la personne, tout en veillant à ce que les personnes aient accès aux services essentiels. o Soutien d’urgence – Mettre en place des abris d’urgence qui répondent aux préoccupations exprimées par les populations en situation non abritée et élaborer un plan basé sur la vision de la ville, qui pilotera une approche pour soutenir ces populations profondément enracinées dans les campements et réticentes à chercher un hébergement à l’intérieur. o Prévention, éducation et sécurité – Réduire le risque d’itinérance par des interventions proactives et des initiatives de sensibilisation. o Aide au logement – Collaborer avec la communauté pour trouver des solutions qui aident les personnes à sortir des campements dans la dignité et les préparent à trouver un logement lorsqu’il sera disponible. Établir des relations et se mobiliser à tous les niveaux du gouvernement et de la communauté, afin de soutenir la Stratégie Logement pour tous: Itinérance : • Aligner les politiques et les protocoles afin d’améliorer les résultats pour la population itinérante. • Analyser les besoins et défendre les questions liées à l’inclusion et à la diversité de la communauté, à la qualité de vie, aux budgets de fonctionnement et au développement des services et des programmes. • Rendre compte régulièrement aux cadres supérieurs, au Conseil municipal, au Human Development Council (HDC) et à la province du Nouveau-Brunswick des efforts déployés et des résultats obtenus. • Collaborer avec les équipes municipales, tous les niveaux de gouvernement, les organismes communautaires et les membres de la communauté.

Planifier et diriger l’élaboration, l’exécution et l’évaluation de programmes et de services sécuritaires et efficaces d’aide aux itinérants : • Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des initiatives avec soin et respect pour tous les itinérants, indépendamment de leur choix de passer à un logement temporaire de transition ou de rester dans leur espace actuel, en veillant à ce que les services leur soient accessibles dans l’ensemble de la communauté. • Collaborer avec tous les niveaux de gouvernement, les partenaires et la communauté pour promouvoir les possibilités d’hébergement et la transition vers des options de logement plus stables et plus sécuritaires pour les membres de la communauté. • Collaborer avec les services opérationnels pour s’assurer que les installations et les espaces publics répondent aux besoins des utilisateurs. • Veiller à ce que la programmation des services réponde aux besoins de la communauté et aux attentes des plans stratégiques par le biais d’un retour sur investissement social et économique. • Soutenir le gestionnaire du développement communautaire au moyen d’informations et de conseils, et en effectuant d’autres tâches qui lui sont confiées. Skills English Reference 377816 Click here to apply

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📌 Temporary Housing for All Advisor (until December 31, 2027) (Saint John)
🏢 City of Saint John
📍 Saint John