Are you ready to lead systemic change to end homelessness before it starts? The City of Edmonton is looking for a Homelessness Prevention Coordinator to join our Affordable Housing and Homelessness section. This pivotal role is not about crisis management; it's about shifting to a long-term, systems-level strategy to dramatically reduce the inflow into homelessness in our community. As a strategic leader, your work will directly support the Council-approved Homelessness and Housing Services Plan by developing integrated ecosystems, governance models, and performance indicators to measure collective impact. You will balance this high-level strategic oversight with operational leadership, supervising a team of Tenant Supports Consultants who provide essential eviction prevention and housing stabilization support. Be the vital bridge that coordinates action and drives transformative change for a more inclusive and compassionate city.What will you do?Lead and ensure the success of City-funded homelessness prevention programs, both internal and those operated by community partnersFacilitate cross-corporate planning and coordination to prevent the inflow into homelessnessDevelop and implement the City's homelessness prevention strategy and integrated prevention ecosystemsEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with internal partners, other orders of government, and community partners including the homeless serving section, Edmonton Public Libraries, and Fire Rescue ServiceEstablish and maintain formal relationships with internal partners, other orders of government, and community partners using charters and MOUsProvide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for a team of four Landlord and Tenant ConsultantsExecute and manage contracts with service providers,



monitoring budgets and performance outcomesCo-chair the Homelessness Prevention Network to unify systems-level responses between the City and its partnersDraft Council Reports, briefing notes, and presentations to provide recommendations on corporate direction to leadershipOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Human Ecology, Social Work, Recreation Administration, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related disciplineA minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in related workExperience navigating levels of government, large corporations, and community organizationsFor Social Work degree holders, current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers is requiredAssets:A Master's Degree in a related fieldDirect experience working specifically within the homelessness or affordable housing sectorsSkills required for success:High degree of independent judgment, professionalism, and discretion with the ability to work proactively with minimal directionStrong leadership, negotiation, and team-building skillsExcellent critical thinking and the ability to synthesize complex conceptsSuperior verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skillsKeen understanding of the political processes involved in gaining support for municipal initiativesAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.Ly/4brRrXm )Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusionConditions of Employment:Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton,



and there may be a cost associated with this requirementCandidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insuranceApplicants may be testedWork Workplace:This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.This role works primarily in an indoor settingAvailability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to timeThis role requires working in confined spaces and/or at heightsThis is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional statesHours of Work: 33.75 hours per weekSalary Range: $51,611 - $65,218 (Hourly); $90,925.68 - $114,897.81 (Annually)Learn more about our benefitshttps://bit.Ly/COEbenefitsThe City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.Ly/COEbenefitsEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Homelessness Prevention Coordinator - C$90,925.7 - C$114,897.8 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Winnipeg