HOUSING AND CULTURAL COORDINATOR

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Paramedical Services

Counselling benefits

Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Flexible schedule and personal days

Job summary

McMan Calgary & Area is seeking a Housing and Cultural Coordinator to build housing pathways for relatives and to lead culturally grounded programming in partnership with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

The role blends housing placement, landlord relations, and rental supports with culturally rooted activities that promote wellness and belonging within Indigenous communities. A diploma or degree in Human Services with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Services or related field with 3+ years direct experience.
• Understanding of Indigenous histories, languages, cultural practices and beliefs.
• Awareness of youth homelessness and community resources.
• Experience with Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) in Calgary/Alberta housing market.
• Three years of experience working with youth in case management.
• Knowledge of connecting to community-based cultural events and resources.
• Interest in Indigenous histories, cultures and community relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
• Strong writing, organization, program planning, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with HMIS data would be preferred.
• Flexible availability including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Opening doors to stable housing: help relatives find, secure, and keep housing.
• Build landlord and community partnerships; be the bridge between tenants and housing providers.
• Coordinate rental supports, move-in logistics, and tenancy retention plans; address conflicts.
• Plan and facilitate culturally grounded programs promoting wellness, belonging, and engagement.
• Collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to design culturally guided activities.
• Document and report on program outcomes and data for continuous improvement.
• Work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, to meet needs.

Skills

Strong writing

Organization

Program planning

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Services or related discipline

Tools

HMIS

Job description

Meaningful work. Lasting impact.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year, we support more than 5,000 children, youth, adults and families facing complex challenges, including mental health concerns, addiction, homelessness, poverty and disability. We believe every person has deep and lasting worth, and we see people for who they are, not for what they're facing.

Housing and Cultural Coordinator

Wicihitowin

Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)

McMan Calgary

Internal/External

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year, we support more than 5,000 children, youth, adults and families facing complex challenges, including mental health concerns, addiction, homelessness, poverty and disability. We believe every person has deep and lasting worth, and we see people for who they are, not for what they're facing.

Our work supports people to rebuild and strengthen connections to self, peers, family, community, culture and the land. Belonging, identity and wellbeing grow through relationships because people need people. Professional support is there for a season or a reason, not a lifetime. We create the conditions; people build the lives they want for themselves.

The Role

Help people find a home, and find their place in community. As our Housing and Cultural Coordinator, you’ll hold a role with two connected purposes: helping Indigenous relatives secure and keep safe, stable housing, and strengthening their connection to culture.

On the housing side, you’ll partner with case managers, landlords, and community partners to keep tenancies on solid ground. You’ll support housing placement, landlord relations, rental subsidies, conflict resolution, move-in coordination, and program reporting.

On the cultural side, you’ll lead the development and delivery of culturally grounded programming that promotes wellness, belonging, and engagement. Working alongside Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners, you’ll make sure every activity is meaningful, accessible, and responsive to what relatives need.

Together, these two sides of the work help relatives build stability, deepen their connection to culture, and move toward their own goals. If you’re an experienced coordinator who loves building bridges, between people and homes and between people and community, and you have a shared commitment to McMan’s core values of Respect, Trust, Empathy, Genuineness, and Commitment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening doors to stable housing: Support relatives in finding, securing, and keeping safe, stable housing. Work alongside case managers to understand each person’s goals and barriers, and help them through every step from search to placement.
• Building strong landlord and community partnerships: Build and maintain trusting, respectful relationships with landlords, housing providers, and community partners. Be the reliable point of contact and the bridge between tenants and the people who house them.
• Setting tenancies up for success: Coordinate rental supports, move-in logistics, and individualized housing retention plans, and step in early with conflict resolution to help tenancies stay on solid ground.
• Creating spaces for culture and belonging: Plan and facilitate culturally grounded programs and activities that promote wellness, belonging, and engagement. Make sure each one is meaningful, accessible, and responsive to what relatives need.
• Learning and working alongside Elders and Knowledge Keepers: Collaborate respectfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community partners to design and deliver activities, honouring their guidance, expertise, and cultural protocols.
• Showing the difference we make: Keep accurate, timely program documentation, reporting, and data tracking so we can show what’s working, meet program requirements, and keep improving.
• Meeting people where they are: Work a flexible schedule that could include evenings so you can meet the needs of relatives, the program, and the organization.
• Upholding Core Values and Service Standards: Ensuring daily work, decisions and interactions reflect McMan’s five core values—Commitment, Trust, Empathy, Respect and Genuineness—and align with our service delivery framework.

Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or degree in Human Services or a related discipline, with at least three years of direct work experience
• Understanding of Indigenous people’s unique histories, languages, cultural practices, spiritual beliefs
• Awareness of youth homelessness, community resources
• Experienced with navigating the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) in both the Calgary and broader Alberta housing market
• Three (3) years’ experience working with youth in case management
• Knowledgeable about able to build connections to community-based cultural events, ceremonies, recreational activities, and professional resources
• Demonstrated interest in Indigenous histories, cultures and community relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, community partners, Elders and Knowledge Keepers
• Strong writing, organization, program planning, facilitation and interpersonal skills are essential
• Familiarity with HMIS data would be preferred
• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends, to meet programming needs
• Participate in the organization's on-call rotation

Role Requirements (required Prior To Start)

• Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within 6 months)
• Child Intervention Record Check (dated within 6 months)
• Standard First Aid Certification (dated within 3 years)
• Valid Driver’s license
• Driver’s Abstract (dated within 6 months)
• Reliable vehicle and proof of $2M in third-party liability insurance coverage

Employee Benefits And Workplace Culture

McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Temp staff will have access to Health, Dental, Paramedical Services with above industry access to counselling benefits, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, the organization encourages and supports work life balance.

Equity, Diversity & Reconciliation

At McMan, connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion because we know that diverse perspectives enrich our work and deepen our connection to the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our active reconciliation journey, Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are central to our daily work. We honour Indigenous lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge as vital expertise, and we invite Indigenous applicants to share their journey with us in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Salary Range: $54,193.00 - $60,215.00 annually

Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory work references, current (dated within 6 months) Police/Vulnerable Sector background checks, Intervention Record Check (IRC) and CPR/First Aid (all must be completed prior to start date), valid Drivers' License, current Drivers' Abstract and proof of $2M third party liability insurance.

The collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to McMan and participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information by McMan to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.