Reaching Home Coordinator

Position Purpose

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations (CT6FN) is a non-profit Political and Treaty Organization (PTO) that has been mandated by the Chiefs and Elders of Treaty No. 6 to advocate, protect, and enhance Treaty rights by monitoring legislation and policies that affect Treaty rights.

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations (CT6FN) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Reaching Home Coordinator to lead the coordination of homelessness prevention, housing stability, affordable housing, and multi-family housing initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that promote housing security, strengthen partnerships, and help build sustainable housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Reaching Home initiatives and housing projects.
- Support homelessness prevention, housing stability, shelter diversion, affordable housing, and multi-family housing development.
- Build partnerships with Treaty Six Member Nations, government agencies, housing providers, developers, and service organizations.
- Facilitate Member Nation engagement sessions, meetings, and housing forums.
- Research housing needs, service gaps, funding opportunities, and potential development projects.
- Monitor project timelines, expenditures, deliverables, risks, and funding compliance.
- Collect program data and prepare reports, briefing notes, and recommendations for the CEO and funders.
- Maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, and ensure compliance with organizational policies.

Education:

- Post-secondary education in housing, social sciences, public administration, community development, or a related field.
- Equivalencies may be considered based on one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

Work Experience





- Three to five (3–5) years of relevant experience in housing programs, homelessness services, community development, Indigenous governance,or project coordination
- Experience coordinating housing development initiatives, including affordable or multi-family housing projects, is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication, research, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

KSA’s:

- Knowledge of Reaching Home, homelessness prevention, housing stability, Housing First principles, and Indigenous housing priorities.
- Understanding of Treaty Six priorities, culturally grounded practices, housing development, funding agreements, and program compliance.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage timelines and budgets, monitor outcomes, and prepare reports and funding proposals.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with Treaty Six Member Nations, government agencies, housing providers, developers, and service organizations.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and community engagement sessions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate accountability, and promote culturally safe and respectful practices.
- The ability to communicate in one of the affiliated First Nations of the Confederacy (Cree, Nakoda, Dene, Saulteaux) is a definite asset.

Conditions of Employment

- Criminal Records Check
- Intervention Records Check
- Driver’s License
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel overnight as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Reaching Home Coordinator (Northwest Edmonton)
🏢 Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations
📍 Northwest Edmonton