Support overnight warming centres in Vancouver through calm de-escalation, guest monitoring, and compassionate frontline service. This seasonal role operates while centres are activated.

The City of Vancouver seeks Warming Centre Attendants for December 2026 through April 2027. You will help provide secure indoor spaces for people experiencing homelessness, including guests affected by substance use, mental health concerns, disabilities, poverty, or marginalization. The role supports nightly operations, basic needs, referrals, and crisis response.

Key Responsibilities:

- Set up and take down overnight warming centre operations
- Supervise the centre and monitor guests, access, and public spaces
- Respond to incidents and crises using de-escalation methods
- Maintain records,



incident reports, and collected data
- Report maintenance, cleanliness, and pest control concerns

Requirements:

- Completion of Grade 10; Grade 12 preferred
- Community, social service, or healthcare experience considered an asset
- Conflict and de-escalation skills for unpredictable situations
- Ability to exercise independent judgment when required
- Police Record Check required; First Aid Level I beneficial

Bring calm judgment, compassionate communication, and de-escalation skills to overnight warming centre service with the City of Vancouver.

📌 Warming Centre Overnight Attendant (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Economic Commission
📍 Vancouver