Homelessness Resource Coordinator

Yellowknife - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the addition the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Programs Manager and under the direct supervision of the Funding Supervisor Homelessness the Homelessness Resource Coordinator supports the Supervisor in the administration and coordination of the Citys homelessness initiatives in support of the tackling of homelessness to ensure that the goals and objectives are aligned with the Citys strategic objectives.

Some of the tasks performed by the Homelessness Resource Coordinator include:

assists with carrying out community engagement;
assists with ongoing reporting and updates on the coordinated homelessness;
coordinates maintains and executes the database management for the HIFIS program;
collaborates with HIFIS data management NGO leads to ensure data collection and outcomes are accurately captured;
supports the Funding Supervisor Homelessness in projects and initiatives; and
coordinates bi-annual point-in-time homelessness counts and related capacity building projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A post-secondary diploma in community development public administration or a related field is required along with a minimum of 2 years experience working in administration program administration or a related addition the incumbent must have a valid class 5 drivers license.

This position requires a strong working knowledge of database management systems as well as proficiency in MS Office Suite. Strong organizational analytical attention to detail and problem-solving skills are required for this role. The incumbent must have the ability to establish and maintain rapport with stakeholders and partners as well as a strong knowledge of homelessness factors and resources including community outreach. The position requires experience interacting and connecting with people of various social cultural and economic backgrounds.

SALARY:

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting annual salary of $77391 as well as a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly housing and vacation travel allowance totaling $450 a month as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than January 26 2026.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife website at: to submit your resume and proof of education. For further information or clarification of the job description please contact Human Resources at .

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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