Cowichan Homelessness Coalition Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Duncan, Canada Cowichan Housing Association Full time

**Job Posting**

**Cowichan Coalition Coordinator**

**About Cowichan Housing Association**

Cowichan Housing Association (CHA) acknowledges that this position and its subsequent duties will be carried out on the traditional and unceded territories of the Quw’utsun, Malahat, Ts’uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants who are from any of these nations and who possess the required qualifications stated below.

At CHA, we believe that stable, secure, accessible, and affordable housing is foundational to healthy individuals, families, and communities. We work to increase affordable housing options and to reduce homelessness in the Cowichan region through research, community development, homelessness prevention programming, and facilitating affordable housing development.

**About the Role**

The Cowichan Coalition Coordinator (CCC) will coordinate the re-invigoration of the Cowichan Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH), which was originally formed in 2017. Applicants should have knowledge of the organizations that respond to homelessness within the Cowichan Region. Applicants should also value building and maintaining relationships with community partners and enjoy convening a wide range of people.

This is a part-time temporary position that may be extended based on available funding. At this time, the role will run from **September 5th, 2023, to July 31st, 2024,** and will be **28 hours/week at $30/hour**. Scheduling can be flexible, but wherever possible, should align with CHA office hours. The CCC will report to the Executive Director and will work collaboratively with CHA staff and a wide range of community partners.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Work with CHA staff, municipal partners, organizations that respond to homelessness, and local First Nations to support the formal re-invigoration of the CCEH.
- Establish the Coalition membership, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous co-chairs.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to CCEH committees and/or adjacent working groups, as per a strategy that will be agreed upon collaboratively.
- Work with CHA’s Coordinated Access team to ensure the two projects are working in collaboration to achieve their mutual goals.
- Represent the CCEH in community to enhance profile and awareness.
- Create, maintain, and deepen strategic partnerships with all local organizations and communities including Indigenous organizations and Nations within the CVRD.
- Create, update, and maintain realistic work plans.
- Administrative duties including, but not limited to, member recruitment, planning Coalition meetings, meeting minutes, drafting Terms of Reference and project reports, monitoring and project evaluation.
- Forecast, plan, and identify project resource requirements.
- Work to secure funding and other resources for long term sustainable operations of the CCEH.

**Education and Experience**
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in health or social sciences.
- Experience fostering strong, respectful working relationships with local First Nations to ensure their voices are amplified in the creation of the Coalition’s membership, structure, processes, vision, and goals.
- Knowledge of the social barriers and challenges that contribute to an individual’s or family’s entrance into and/or persistent homelessness.
- Experience working with community members experiencing homelessness.
- Possess an understanding of Indigenous homelessness.
- Experience working on solutions related to issues of poverty, homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use.
- Experience working with cross-sectoral teams, particularly all levels of government, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous agencies.
- Experience coordinating the efforts of multiple groups and concurrently managing a variety of complex tasks/projects.
- Experience in making formal presentations and in appropriately communicating information to a variety of stakeholders.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Cultural competency, including an in-depth understanding of colonization, decolonization, land issues, cultural protocols, and settler/Indigenous relationships.
- A deep understanding of how to successfully project manage and evaluate delivery of anticipated outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-sectoral teams to achieve common goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Effective problem solver with keen analytical skills.
- Ability to think creatively and implement solutions with win-win outcomes.

**Application**

Please include your responses to the following questions:

- What is motivating you to apply?
- How would you approach coordinating the developme

  • Property Tax

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **Cowichan Tribes** **Property Tax & Land Management Coordinator** **Reference No. LSG-LAN-PLC-0223**: **PURPOSE**:Reporting to the Lands Program Manager, the Property Tax and Land Management Coordinator will work with the Property Tax and Land Management Administrator to coordinate and track property tax and land management requirements, while providing...

  • Marine Environmental Project Manager

    6 days ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **Cowichan Tribes** **Marine Environmental Project Manager**: **Reference No. LSG-LAN-MEPM-0424** **PURPOSE**:Reporting to the Lulumexun Lands & Self-Governance Director, the Marine Environmental Project Manager will be responsible for advancing all aspects of Cowichan Tribes environmental projects that hold potential to impact fresh water, estuarine...

  • Subdivision and Development Coordinator

    1 day ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    **Municipality of North Cowichan** **Subdivision and Development Coordinator***:(Temporary)** The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic,...

  • Bylaw Compliance Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work...

  • Administrative Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **Cowichan Tribes** **Administrative** **Advisor**: **Reference No. ADM-ADM-AA-0324** **PURPOSE**:Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO), the Administrative Advisor provides a full range of high-level administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO). This is a full time, 35 hour...

  • Part-time Assistant Coordinator

    4 days ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society Full time

    **Cowichan Community Policing & Engagement Society** **Job Description - Part Time Office Coordinator** **Job Title**:Office Coordinator **Position Type**:Part-Time **Location: #5 - 2628 Beverly St., Duncan, BC V9L 5C7** **Reports to **Manager Programs & Volunteers **Security Clearance **Required to submit to the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment...

  • Communications Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **Cowichan Tribes** **Communications Advisor**: Reference No. ADM-COM-CA-0723 **PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Advisor will provide a variety of day-to-day support necessary to implement communication strategies and achieve Cowichan Tribes’ communications objectives. The Communications Advisor will contribute to a...

  • Youth Worker

    4 days ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Embracing Life and Youth Services Manager, the purpose of the Youth Worker is to provide support to community youth and provide administrative support to the Youth Services program. This full-time permanent position will work in office and in community with local travel required. Working hours are 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday...

  • Medical Transportation Driver

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Tribes Full time

    **PURPOSE**:The purpose of the Medical Transportation Driver is to provide transportation services to Cowichan community members utilizing the Ts’ewulhtun Health Center services, and support with other duties as required. This is a full time permanent unionized position that works in the office with extensive local and regional travel...

  • Legislative Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    Legislative CoordinatorThe Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria.  Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End, including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational...

  • Legislative Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    Legislative CoordinatorThe Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End, including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational...

  • Manager, Cowichan Quality Improvement

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...

  • Coordinator of Volunteers/financial Clerk

    4 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association Full time

    **Become part of our collaborative team at CTRA! Since 1986, Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA) has been a registered non-profit organization offering therapeutic riding and equine-based wellness programs in the Cowichan Valley. As a Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association accredited exam and training centre, CTRA provides programs for...

  • Legislative Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End, including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality...

  • Housing Navigator

    4 days ago

    Duncan, Canada Cowichan Housing Association Full time

    **Housing Navigator Job Description** CHA is seeking a qualified individual for our Housing Navigator position providing support to individuals at risk of losing their housing. The Housing Navigator will act as a first point of contact for those seeking assistance through CHA services, as well as providing support and information related to their housing...

  • Manager, Development Planning

    1 week ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    Manager, Development PlannerThe Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational...

  • Manager, Development Planning

    1 week ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    Manager, Development PlannerThe Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria.  Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational...

  • Manager, Development Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality...

  • Manager, Development Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality...

  • Manager, Development Planning

    2 weeks ago

    Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

    The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End including University Village, are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality...