Temporary Full Time More Than 6 Months Front Line Edmonton, AB, CA Salary Range: $21.32 To $22.28 Hourly Temporary Full Time - 10 month contract, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00 PM “Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.” Boyle Street is launching the Wâwâhtêwa Arts and Culture Hub , a welcoming and inclusive public space open to all people.

The Wâwâhtêwa

Hubwill offer a range of services centered on access to intentional arts and cultural programming,while also providing a safe place for coffee, companionship, basic needs, and supported connection to resources for neighbours experiencing vulnerability. Rooted in strong community engagement and positive relationship-building, the Wâwâhtêwa Hub will serve as a vital starting point for individuals to connect with resources, express themselves creatively, and build meaningful pathways toward well-being. The support worker will be vital to the program's daily operations, being part of a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the Wâwâhtêwa Hub remains a vibrant, culturally rich, and trauma-informed space for all who walk through its doors.

The Wâwâhtêwa

Arts and Culture Hub support worker will be responsible for actively supporting all members from our community that come through our doors, making referrals to program’s case manager, supporting volunteers, and programming processes. “Project Purpose To create temporary relief for community members who are experiencing homelessness and/or isolation by: To create a welcoming and engaging space for Community Members (CM) who are experiencing homelessness and/or isolation: To engage in arts and culture activities and programming.

Access basic needs support: basic food (coffee, snacks, bagged lunches), clothing, and hygiene products.



To foster person-to-person relationships that shift the dynamic between those who are vulnerable and other members of the community to be more positive To build relationships that support efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness. Participate and/or facilitate arts and cultural programming that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and accessible to vulnerable community members.

Ensure that programming aligns with the organization's mission, values, and strategic goals. Support the creation of an inclusive, safe and friendly environment for all staff, community members and external parties. Develop relationships with community members, identifying strengths and working respectfully with a community that has faced trauma and social exclusion.

Engage participants in co-creating programming that reflects their interests, cultures, and experiences. Provide direct support to volunteers. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local artists, cultural organizations, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and service providers.

Deliver crisis intervention as needed, including risk assessment and follow-up until the situation has stabilized. Contribute to strategic planning efforts for the broader organization and advocate for the arts as a key pillar of community support. Work collaboratively with other Boyle Street programs to plan, coordinate, and deliver integrated programming through the Wâwâhtêwa Hub.

Maintain a healthy environment by performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping duties as required: sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning/clearing tables, washing dishes, etc. All staff at BSCS are expected to participate in occasional outreach and emergency response efforts (e.g., winter response) to support and engage with clients.



It is a community where everyone helps and contributes to the whole, and there is an expectation that all employees will take part in events (during the work week and occasionally during weekends and evenings).

This includes fundraising campaigns, running community meals, medicine picking etc. Understand the challenges and stresses facing people who live in poverty. Possess robust mental health anda commitmentto self-care.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel in particular).

Experience working with Indigenous people and individuals from diverse cultures.

Background in community development, social work, occupational therapy or another related field.

Valid First

Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months and kept up to date (every 3 years)Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset. All work done positively impacts the community and its members! Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support Various training initiatives, and development opportunities Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values -driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life.

Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our community members.

Boyle Street Community

Services aims to foster a work environment that is rich with Indigenous culture, teachings, ceremonies, and activities- as a reflection of the communities we serve and the land we reside upon.

Boyle Street Community

Services is an equal prospect employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Boyle Street Community

Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently abled, and LGBTQ2S communities. #

📌 Support Worker, wâwâhtêwa Arts and Culture Hub (Edmonton)
🏢 Boyle Street
📍 Edmonton