Salary Range: $46,604.27 To $52,544.36 Annually

SALARY: $46,604.27 - $52,554.36 per annum** based on work experience

HOURS: Full Time, 40-hour work week (35 working hours plus 5 hours allocated to daily half hour paid lunches and unpaid breaks).

CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 14th, 2026

About the environment:

Employees at JHS Ottawa say the organizational culture is supportive, innovative, and focused on creating a caring environment for both clients and staff. At JHS Ottawa, you will find an employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its staff members and is committed to promoting an engaging working culture where all employees are encouraged to live their strengths and realize their potential. JHS Ottawa will provide permanent new employees with access to a benefit plan, four weeks’ vacation annually, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan after eligibility waiting period, and opportunities for continual learning and development.

About who we support:

Our employees support a diverse client group including youth and adults, all genders, from a wide cross section of social, ethnic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds who are representative of our broader community. We are accountable to the people we serve by providing the highest quality of service with integrity through the delivery of responsive, creative and evidence-informed approaches.

About diversity at JHS Ottawa:

The John Howard Society of Ottawa is committed to reflecting and responding to the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is seeking that diversity in applicants for this position.



We welcome candidates from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and all candidates who contribute to furthering the diversity of ideas. We also recognize that people from diverse groups have different needs and require different solutions to gain equal opportunity for success in the hiring process. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

About the role:

Under the general direction of the Director of Adult Justice Services and the immediate Housing Coordinator, the Reintegration Worker and their designates will perform various tasks related to site security/ safety, support / development, assistance of Residents, supervising and monitoring the residents, some CRF maintenance.

Physical and Psychological Risks:

- High Workload and Competing Priorities
- Harassment and Incivility
- Funding and Job Insecurity
- Threat of Physical Harm
- Adverse Psychological Events
- Cumulative Grief and Loss
- Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Compassion Fatigue / Empathic Strain
- Emotional Labour
- Boundary Management Strain
- Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards
- Ergonomic Strain




- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Physical Assault or Aggression
- Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Exposure to Infectious Disease and Pests
- Fatigue from Shift Work and Physical Demands
- Lone and Community-Based Work

As the successful candidate, you have:

- Education:Post-secondary degree or Diploma in the Criminal Justice & Social Sciences programs or equivalent, or currently working towards completion
- Training:Willingness to be trained in required skill areas
- Must possess a “Reliability” Security Clearance (before joining)
- Language: English (Bilingual an asset)

Training Preferred:

- Ability to obtain security clearance and vulnerability check
- ASIST Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/ MI
- First Aid & CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- Urinalysis Testing training

Additional Assets:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to use sound judgement
- Ability to de-escalate conflict if required
- Role model appropriate living skills and healthy lifestyle
- Teamwork; available to take extra shifts when required

You’ll also be prepared to…

Maintenance/ Cleaning Responsibilities

- Ensure keeping office, staff washroom, securing (packing, labeling, and storing) residents' belongings upon unplanned departures; ensure residents are adhering to chore list, other tasks that may be identified by the Housing Coordinator
- Report any deficiencies to the Housing Coordinator

Building/ Activity Monitoring

- Conduct thorough shift change, main

📌 Reintegrative Housing Worker (Canada)
🏢 John Howard Society of Ottawa
📍 Canada