Housing and Homelessness Coordinator - City of Kamloops

City of Kamloops

Housing and Homelessness Coordinator

(Permanent, Full-time) - 1364

Close Date
June 4, 2024

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview
A new and exciting opportunity exists for a permanent, full-time Housing and Homelessness Coordinator to join the Social, Housing and Community Development division. The Housing and Homelessness Coordinator is responsible for maintaining records, preparing reports, and budgeting, while acting in a consultative capacity with all levels of government and community agencies/groups. The Housing and Homelessness Coordinator position supports the goals of the National Housing Strategy, which is focused on supporting the most vulnerable Canadians in maintaining safe, stable, and affordable housing.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

Completion of a university degree with any combination of study concentrations in business administration, project management, economics, geography, sociology, community development, planning or equivalent.

Minimum of two years current (within the last three years) experience in community development and/or housing and homelessness initiatives.

Valid BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hourly Rate
$40.247

Hours & Days of Work
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Summer)
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Winter)

Hours per Week
35

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [email protected] or in person at 6- 510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Rate: $40.24 Hour

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