Program Manager of Housing Needs and Operations (Full Time, Permanent)
Oshki-Giizhig is an Indigenous-based non-profit organization. Our vision is a healthy community built on Indigenous journeys towards wellness. Our mission is to walk beside, advocate and support people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and or other disorders. Strengthened by cultural practices and traditional teachings, supports will assist in restoring balance to individuals and the community affected by trauma and violence.
Oshki-Giizhig is committed to supporting the development of strong and healthy communities. We will strive to follow these traditional values in everything we do: courage, wisdom, truth, honesty, humility, respect and empathy. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for supportive housing programs, ensuring quality, participant-centered service delivery.
- Supervise, mentor, and support staff, including recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and training.
- Oversee participant admissions, service planning, crisis response, and coordination of supports and community resources.
- Monitor program budgets, operational resources, reporting requirements, and facility needs.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, service providers, and regulatory agencies.
- Promote safe environments through risk management, incident review, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety practices.
- Support culturally safe, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches that promote participant wellbeing and housing stability.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience in supportive housing, social services, community health, or residential care settings.
- Knowledge of housing systems, mental health, addictions, homelessness, trauma-informed practice, FASD, and Indigenous approaches to healing and wellness.
- Knowledge of applicable provincial legislation and licensing requirements.
- Experience supervising staff and managing program operations.
- Strong leadership, communication, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience supporting vulnerable populations impacted by trauma, addiction, mental health challenges, violence, homelessness, or justice involvement
- Motivated to rise to the challenge of accommodating Oshki-Giizhig’s vulnerable participants in a way that is safe and supportive.
This position may require evening, weekend, and on-call availability and a combination of office, residential, and community-based work settings.
Additional Requirements: Criminal Record Check (With Vulnerable Sector Search), Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check. Driver license and access to transportation. Applicants must have MPI 2 million liability insurance.
Hourly Wage: $40.00-$47.00 hourly
As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.
Application Deadline: July 3, 2026 Anticipated Start Date: TBD
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume to:
Human Resources
humanresources@oshki-giizhig[dot]org
Pay: $40.00-$47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
