At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year we support more than 5000 children youth adults and families facing complex challenges including mental health concerns addiction homelessness poverty and disability. We believe every person has deep and lasting worth and we see people for who they are not for what theyre facing.
Our work supports people to rebuild and strengthen connections to self peers family community culture and the land. Belonging identity and wellbeing grow through relationships because people need people. Professional support is there for a season or a reason not a lifetime. We create the conditions; people build the lives they want for themselves.
The Role
Help people find a home and find their place in community. As our Housing and Cultural Coordinator youll hold a role with two connected purposes: helping Indigenous relatives secure and keep safe stable housing and strengthening their connection to culture.
On the housing side youll partner with case managers landlords and community partners to keep tenancies on solid ground. Youll support housing placement landlord relations rental subsidies conflict resolution move-in coordination and program reporting.
On the cultural side youll lead the development and delivery of culturally grounded programming that promotes wellness belonging and engagement. Working alongside Elders Knowledge Keepers and community partners youll make sure every activity is meaningful accessible and responsive to what relatives need.
Together these two sides of the work help relatives build stability deepen their connection to culture and move toward their own goals. If youre an experienced coordinator who loves building bridges between people and homes and between people and community and you have a shared commitment to McMans core values of Respect Trust Empathy Genuineness and Commitment wed love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening doors to reliable housing: Support relatives in finding securing and keeping secure stable housing. Work alongside case managers to understand each persons goals and barriers and help them through every step from search to placement.
- Building strong landlord and community partnerships: Build and maintain trusting respectful relationships with landlords housing providers and community partners. Be the reliable point of contact and the bridge between tenants and the people who house them.
- Setting tenancies up for success:
Coordinate rental supports move-in logistics and individualized housing retention plans and step in early with conflict resolution to help tenancies stay on solid ground.
- Creating spaces for culture and belonging: Plan and facilitate culturally grounded programs and activities that promote wellness belonging and engagement. Make sure each one is meaningful accessible and responsive to what relatives need.
- Learning and working alongside Elders and Knowledge Keepers: Collaborate respectfully with Elders Knowledge Keepers and community partners to design and deliver activities honouring their guidance expertise and cultural protocols.
- Showing the difference we make: Keep accurate timely program documentation reporting and data tracking so we can show whats working meet program requirements and keep improving.
- Meeting people where they are: Work a flexible schedule that could include evenings so you can meet the needs of relatives the program and the organization.
- Upholding Core Values and Service Standards: Ensuring daily work decisions and interactions reflect McMans five core valuesCommitment Trust Empathy Respect and Genuinenessand align with our service delivery framework.
Ideal Candidate
- Diploma or degree in Human Services or a related discipline with at least three years of direct work experience
- Understanding of Indigenous peoples unique histories languages cultural practices spiritual beliefs
- Awareness of youth homelessness community resources
- Experienced with navigating the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) in both the Calgary and broader Alberta housing market
- Three (3) years experience working with youth in case management
- Knowledgeable about able to build connections to community-based cultural events ceremonies recreational activities and professional resources
- Demonstrated interest in Indigenous histories cultures and community relationships
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents community partners Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Robust writing organization program planning facilitation and interpersonal skills are essential
- Familiarity with HMIS data would be preferred
- Flexible availability including some evenings and weekends to meet programming needs
- Participate in the organizations on-call rotation
Role Requirements (required prior to start)
- Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within 6 months)
- Child Intervention Record Check (dated within 6 months)
- Standard First Aid Certification (dated within 3 years)
- Valid Drivers license
- Drivers Abstract (dated within 6 months)
- Reliable vehicle and proof of $2M in third-party liability insurance coverage
Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture
McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits personal days and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Temp staff will have access to Health Dental Paramedical Services with above industry access to counselling benefits Vision Prescription Drug Coverage and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. With paid vacation a flexible schedule and personal days the organization encourages and supports work life balance.
Equity Diversity & Reconciliation
At McMan connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equity diversity and inclusion because we know that diverse perspectives enrich our work and deepen our connection to the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our active reconciliation journey Indigenous protocols Elder guidance and cultural learning are central to our daily work. We honour Indigenous lived experience community connection and cultural knowledge as vital expertise and we invite Indigenous applicants to share their journey with us in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Next Steps
The work we do matters. If our mission resonates with you and youre looking to make a difference send us a cover letter and resume telling us why McMan and what youd bring to the role. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter please reach out to .
Salary Range:$54193.00 - $60215.00 annually
Closing Date:Until a suitable candidate is found
Submit To: you for your interest in McMan. We read every application and well reach out directly to the people we invite to interview.
Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory work references current (dated within 6 months) Police/Vulnerable Sector background checks Intervention Record Check (IRC) and CPR/First Aid (all must be completed prior to start date) valid Drivers License current Drivers Abstract and proof of $2M third party liability insurance.
The collection use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to McMan and participating in a personal interview you acknowledge and consent to collecting using and disclosing your personal information by McMan to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.
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📌 Housing and Cultural Coordinator (Calgary)
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