Casual Shelter Worker

Piwapan; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Piwapan Women’s Centre in La Ronge, SK, is seeking Casual Shelter Workers to provide direct services, safety, and support to residents of the shelter. This role also supports Crisis Line and Business Line callers and works as part of a dedicated team.

Candidates should have a Grade 12, a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license, the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check, and be willing to shift work. Experience in human services and knowledge of local resources are assets.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work shiftwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services, support, and safety for shelter residents.
• Support and refer Crisis Line and Business Line callers when needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Relationship management

Ethical judgment

Data reporting

Time management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary education in Social Work

Job description

OPEN COMEPTITION

Piwapan Women’s Centre is accepting applications to fill the following Casual Shelter Worker position based out of the Piwapan Women’s Shelter, La Ronge, SK.

CASUAL SHELTER WORKERS

Job purpose: The Shelter Worker is responsible for the provision of direct services, support, and safety of residents in the shelter, as well as for support and referral services to Crisis Line and Business Line callers.

Core Competencies:

• Robust communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills;
• Exceptional social perceptiveness – awareness of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Sound ethical judgment.
• Proficiency in compiling data and developing statistical reports.
• Strong time and task management skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and effectiveness withing a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to manage stress and remain calm in stressful and/or emotional situations.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work shiftwork.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time, shovel snow, walk up and down stairs, and lift at least 50 pounds.

Assets:

• Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene.
• Experience in a human service field;
• Knowledge of resources within the community & methods of access.
• Completed a Post-Secondary Education, preferably in Social Work, Human Justice, or another relevant human services field.
• First aid & CPR, Foodsafe, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, Sexual Assault First Responder, and Motivational Interviewing (1 & 2) certificates.

Date of posting: September 23, 2026 Deadline: October 23, 2026