Director of Transitional Housing Services
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Job Location:
Thunder Bay - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Director of Transitional Housing Services contributes to the success of the Oshkâyak Dibiniwaang (Young Person in Shelter from the Wind) Indigenous Youth Transitional Housing Services (IYTH) by effectively planning organizing leading and managing transitional housing and outreach services and activities in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. This role will work in partnership with Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) and other stakeholders to build capacity by designing developing and implementing strategic goals that addresses the needs of urban Indigenous youth experiencing homelessness or insecure housing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred University Degree or equivalent in Social Services Public Administration Liberal Arts Psychology or related discipline; 5 years of experience in leadership positions in residential living or similar programs or any combination of relevant training and/or supervisory experience and 2 years of experience in social work services and case management.
Project management and development administration service delivery and evaluation; working with multiple stakeholders.
Awareness of and appreciation for traditional Indigenous culture and the social reality that Indigenous people experience in an urban setting; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of services available for youth and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Knowledge of tenant rights rental agreements and laws and legislation relevant to housing and human rights.
Expertise and understanding of the principals involved to provide culturally grounded trauma-informed care and wise practices within service delivery continuum of care and group programming.
Knowledge of and experience with human resources activities including: recruitment orientation performance management schedule management and employee relations and communications.
Experience in program management supervision operations administration and budgeting.
Ability to work flexible hours including shift work evenings and weekends and on-call for emergency response.
Must have a valid Ontario drivers license and reliable transportation.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
Deadline Date: Friday February 13 2026
Salary: $85846.06 / annum
Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay ON P7A 4P7
Email: or Fax:
See our website for more information: Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
Miigwetch to all who apply however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is one of the original six Friendship Centres in Ontario. TBIFC is also the founding member of the OFIFC.
