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Project Supervisor (Homelessness Reduction) - 16 Month

Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.

We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.

The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.

Posting ID: 2661 - this recruitment is for an existing vacancy

Department: Social Services

Division: Housing Services

Position Type: 16 MonthFull Time Contract

Work Location Requirement: Fully On-Site/In-Person

Work Location: 138 Wyndham, Guelph; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.

Vacancies: 1

Application Deadline: 11/12/2026

The following includes some of the principal responsibilities for this role and is intented to provide an overview of the position. The full scope of responsibilities is outlined in the complete job description.

BASIC FUNCTION





This position reports directly to the Community Planning Project Manager and is responsible for supervising, coordinating and overseeing the project activities of a Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) Pilot Project within the homelessness-serving system. The goal of this project is to pilot an ICM-based Housing First Program in Wellington-Guelph. This position serves as the operational link between community partners, funding bodies, and internal County teams. Project-related job duties will include supporting service provider(s) in recruitment, project oversight, data collection and reporting, financial tracking, and compliance with service agreements and/or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). This position also supports the broader Wellington-Guelph Coordinated Access System and key goals of the Wellington-Guelph Health and Housing Community Plan. Other job duties include working within the Social Services Department and with community partners to improve the homelessness-serving system.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the guidance of the Community Planning Project Manager, the Project Supervisor has the following responsibilities:

- Monitors project activities, performance indicators, financial guidelines, and reporting schedules to ensure service provider compliance, project accountability, and audit-readiness according to Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)



and Reaching Home/Federal government standards.
- Facilitates regular check-ins, project working groups, and stakeholder sessions to maintain project momentum, troubleshoot operational barriers alongside the service provider, and support team-oriented project delivery.
- Leads project reporting to CAEH, informed by project data, financial statements, and narrative reporting on successes and challenges.
- Provides supervisory support to the service provider. This includes participating in recruitment processes, formal responsibility of making effective recommendations to the service provider’s program supervisor regarding work schedules, overtime, discipline, removal from County workplaces, and commending good performance.
- Act as the liaison between County management and the contracted service provider.
- Collaborates closely with the Housing Stability Team to align project activities with local Coordinated Access System protocols, workflows, and system-level homelessness prevention and shelter diversion efforts.
- Collaborates with the Housing Stability Coordinator(s) and service provider to ensure project teams are effectively utilizing HIFIS (Homeless Individuals and Families Information System), while also coordinating the monthly collection, verification of target population metrics, and project-related data to CAEH in compliance with data quality and privacy standards.
- Works with internal and external partners to participate in community needs assessment related to homelessness, including sharing of information, membership of working groups, community planning initiatives, and making recommendations for service improvements, as informed b

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