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 community. In 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. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated community-minded individual to assume the position of Homelessness Resource Coordinator with the Community Services Department for an approximate eighteen month term.

Under the general direction of the Program Manager and the supervision of the Homelessness Specialist, the Homelessness Resource Coordinator provides support to improve the capacity of coordinated homelessness service responses. The Coordinator works to strengthen partnerships and connections with other community partners to implement a system framework for Coordinated Access, track outcomes of programs and investments. The incumbent will need to have an understanding of the Homeless Individual Family Information System database (HIFIS) and enumeration needs for service providers in Yellowknife. The incumbent will be focused on Coordinated Access, which will entail more relationship building with stakeholders and partners.

This position requires a strong understand of community agencies, resources and cross-section of service providers serving the homeless in Yellowknife.  Effective organizational, attention to detail and problem-solving skills are required for this role as well. Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and facilitating presentations to large and small groups will also be required. 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 incumbent must also have an awareness of the complexities of homelessness, poverty and the colonial context of homelessness in Yellowknife. This is typically acquired through some formal education in a related field such as Community Development, Public Administration or a combination of education and work experience. The incumbent must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a related position, preferably in a community based setting.  In addition, the incumbent must have a valid class 5 drivers’ license.

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive salary range of $70,732 - $86,762 as well as a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly housing and vacation travel allowance.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than April 14, 2023.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

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.