Salary Range: $21.32 To $22.28 Hourly HOURS: Temporary Full Time
- 4 month contract from December 1, 2026
- March 31, 2027, 8:00 AM
- 8:00 PM ( 1 hour unpaid break ), 4 on 4 off “Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.” The wâwâhtêwa Hub will 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. Reporting to the Program Manager, the wâwâhtêwa Arts & Culture Hub Support Worker assists with the daily winter season operations of the Arts & Culture Hub, community engagement, and encouraging community members to participate on a voluntary level in a way that fosters improved social, physical and mental health. Provide community members with access to information, support and connections to services within Boyle Street Community Services and external agencies. Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values -driven organization that believes our community members are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our community members. Project Purpose To create temporary relief for community members who are experiencing homelessness and/or isolation by: Providing short-term, daytime respite from the outdoors/weather To provide limited basic needs support: basic food (coffee, snacks, bagged lunches, etc.),



feminine hygiene products, etc. 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 supports efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and forgiveness. Develop relationships with community members, identifying strengths and working in a respectful way with a community that has faced trauma and social exclusion. Support the creation of an inclusive, safe and friendly environment for all staff, community members and external parties. Deliver crisis intervention as needed, including risk assessment and follow
- upuntil the situation has stabilized. 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. Assist community members in crisis and find positive resolutions. Maintain a relationship with all partners of Boyle Street (Interfaith Communities, Edmonton Police Services, EMS, etc.). Facilitate light programming within community spaces. Greet community members and leads the effort to develop a warm, friendly, and inviting environment through community engagement, identifying and addressing their immediate needs, and supporting them through referrals. 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 and a commitment to 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 workplace 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 opportunity employer. We value the diversity of th

📌 Support Worker, wâwâhtêwa (Canada)
🏢 Boyle Street
📍 Canada