Housing Coordinator - Appendix D/ Temporary Assignment

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College seeks a dedicated Housing Support Specialist to assist students with safe off-campus housing, partnerships with landlords, and innovative housing initiatives. You will deliver information sessions, coordinate emergency housing responses, and support students facing housing instability.

The role requires a diploma/degree in social sciences and several years in housing or residence life, risk assessment, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) year diploma / degree in sociology, behavioural sciences, social sciences, education or equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience a post-secondary residence life and/or community housing setting. Experience developing and delivering housing related programs/workshops for domestic and international students. As well, as experience with risk management in a post-secondaryhousing environment.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is a social innovator that significantly contributes to the successful transition and retention of students at Algonquin College through the provision of supports and services related to safe traditional and non-traditional off campus housing at each of the Algonquin campuses.
• The incumbent coordinates and administers the college’s emergency housing response process for students experiencing homelessness or immediate housing crises.
• Note: this position delivers regular information sessions during evening and weekend hours and travel based on campus/community events/meetings/activity.

Education

Minimum three (3) year diploma / degree in sociology, behavioural sciences, social sciences, education or equivalent

Job description

Department:

AC Hub, Aspire AC and Spiritual Centre

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$41.20-$47.57-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

December 01, 2026

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

The incumbent is a social innovator that significantly contributes to the successful transition and retention of students at Algonquin College through the provision of supports and services related to safe traditional and non-traditional off campus housing at each of the Algonquin campuses. The incumbent works with students and off campus housing providers to sustain existing rental opportunities through the creation of strong community partnerships.

The incumbent also develops new non-traditional rental opportunities through innovative initiatives like HomeShare, Places for Students, Spaces Shared, Sparrow or similar. In addition, the incumbent facilitates educational awareness sessions for students, families, Algonquin staff, and property owners and provides support for students that find themselves in need when navigating difficult rental arrangements or are without housing unexpectedly.

The incumbent works in partnership with the AC Day 1 Planning Committee to provide information and resources to student’s pre arrival, highlighting local resources, reputable housing options, tenant rights, safety tips and how to avoid frauds.

The incumbent coordinates and administers the college’s emergency housing response process for students experiencing homelessness or immediate housing crises. This includes conducting housing and risk assessments, determining eligibility for emergency housing supports, coordinating short-term emergency accommodations, and developing individualized stabilization plans in collaboration with students and internal and external partners. The incumbent provides crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, and ongoing case management while connecting students with appropriate supports such as financial assistance, shelters, mental health services, community agencies, and long-term housing resources. The incumbent must exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and respond effectively to urgent and high-risk situations that may impact student safety, wellbeing, retention, and academic success.

Note: this position delivers regular information sessions during evening and weekend hours and travel based on campus/community events/meetings/activity.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) year diploma / degree in sociology, behavioural sciences, social sciences, education or equivalent;
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated experience a post-secondary residence life and/or community housing setting. Experience developing and delivering housing related programs/workshops for domestic and international students. As well, as experience with risk management in a post-secondaryhousing environment.