Homelessness Prevention Coordinator

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Homelessness Prevention Coordinator to join their Affordable Housing and Homelessness section. This role focuses on a long-term, systems-level strategy to reduce homelessness by developing integrated ecosystems, governance models, and performance indicators. The position involves strategic oversight and operational leadership, including supervising a team of Tenant Supports Consultants who provide eviction prevention and housing stabilization support. The goal is to coordinate action and drive transformative change to end homelessness before it starts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Human Ecology, Social Work, Recreation Administration, Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in related work
Experience navigating levels of government, large corporations, and community organizations
For Social Work degree holders, current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers is required
High degree of independent judgment, professionalism, and discretion with the ability to work proactively with minimal direction
Strong leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills
Excellent critical thinking and the ability to synthesize complex concepts
Superior verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Keen understanding of the political processes involved in gaining support for municipal initiatives
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher.
Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy.
This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance
Applicants may be tested

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in a related field
Direct experience working specifically within the homelessness or affordable housing sectors

Responsibilities

Lead and ensure the success of City-funded homelessness prevention programs, both internal and those operated by community partners
Facilitate cross-corporate planning and coordination to prevent the inflow into homelessness
Develop and implement the City’s homelessness prevention strategy and integrated prevention ecosystems
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal partners, other orders of government, and community partners including the homeless serving section, Edmonton Public Libraries, and Fire Rescue Service
Establish and maintain formal relationships with internal partners, other orders of government, and community partners using charters and MOUs
Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for a team of four Landlord and Tenant Consultants
Execute and manage contracts with service providers, monitoring budgets and performance outcomes
Co-chair the Homelessness Prevention Network to unify systems-level responses between the City and its partners
Draft Council Reports, briefing notes, and presentations to provide recommendations on corporate direction to leadership
Other duties as assigned