North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Winnipeg’s North End neighbourhood through a variety of innovative and sustainable social, economic, and cultural initiatives. NECRC values diversity and inclusiveness, especially from the North End community, Indigenous peoples, individuals with relevant lived experience, and members of equity-seeking groups. We encourage you to highlight your connection to these groups in your application as we work to build a team that reflects the community we serve.

Position Overview:

As a TLC Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting marginalized tenants and advocating for stable housing conditions by providing direct, comprehensive advocacy tailored to clients' needs.

Your responsibilities include educating tenants and landlords about their rights and duties, connecting them with resources, working towards improving the overall quality of rental properties, and focusing on eviction prevention to ensure housing stability. The successful candidate will be resourceful, resilient and have a valuable sense of humor. NECRC is happy to provide training for the right applicant.

Skills and Expectations:

- Familiarity with community resources addressing income, housing challenges, and poverty.
- Interest in creating effective referral processes and partnerships.
- Knowledge of the North End’s housing issues and marginalized communities.
- Insight into non-profit business and service operations.
- A trauma-informed approach in all interactions.




- Must be proactive, organized, and adaptable.
- Skilled in preparing clear and concise reports, emails, and professional documents.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across various stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to meet targets.
- Provide thoughtful, strategic advice, capable of objective assessment and teaching.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities:

- Manage client cases, prioritizing confidentially and efficiently.
- Facilitate connections to additional support and provide direct advocacy to clients.
- Resolve conflicts and mediate disputes between tenants and landlords.
- Conduct rental inspections as part of client advocacy efforts.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Application Process: Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role to Talia Syrie at [email protected]. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE INDEED SITE. Your cover letter is important for us to understand your unique qualifications, please ensure it is written using your own words. The position will remain open until filled, and we thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Work Location: In person

📌 Housing Advocate (Winnipeg)
🏢 North End Community Renewal
📍 Winnipeg