Employment Type: Contract Hourly (Ends Sep 30, 2025), Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)
Work Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Work Setting: Onsite at 650 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario
Salary: G: $30.33/hr
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025, by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Housing Operations East - Housing & Homelessness Services
The Housing & Homelessness Services Unit’s primary goal is to help street-involved people and/or those with low income find and maintain appropriate housing, working within an eviction prevention model. This work aligns with WoodGreen’s commitment to community building, development, anti-discrimination, and harm reduction.
What You Will Do
Property Management Responsibilities:
- Administer RGI for tenants, including income reviews, notifications, and calculations.
- Manage intake processes, background checks, generate leases, and conduct orientation.
- Collect rent, manage payment schedules, follow up on arrears, and issue LTB notices.
- Coordinate with building services to maintain units and facilities.
- Educate tenants on maintenance responsibilities per tenancy agreements.
Housing Administration & Tenant Relations Responsibilities:
- Assess tenant needs, address issues, and facilitate problem resolution.
- Encourage tenant engagement and participation in building management.
- Provide information on tenants' rights and responsibilities.
- Support community standards development, conflict resolution, and grievance mediation.
- Offer support and referrals for tenants managing personal or interpersonal issues.
- Intervene in crises and mediate disputes related to tenancy.
- Address security and barriers to maintaining tenancy.
- Support tenants in housing retention through follow-ups and support coordination.
- Communicate tenant needs to management and liaise with external agencies.
Community Development Programming:
- Develop programs to foster community, social interaction, and empowerment.
- Assess social and recreational needs of tenants.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and deliver programs.
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with street involvement or low income.
- Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Experience in property management, lease administration, rent collection, and unit turnover.
- Experience with group facilitation and understanding group dynamics.
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience working with women who have experienced violence, addiction, or homelessness.
- Knowledge of issues faced by newcomers to Canada.
- Familiarity with client-centered, feminist, and anti-oppressive frameworks.
- Skills in conflict resolution, crisis response, de-escalation, advocacy, and negotiation.
- Knowledge of community resources supporting low-income, mental health, addiction, or trauma-affected individuals.
- Cultural competency and effective communication with diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent assessment, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Additional Information
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment. Please inform our People & Culture team at careers@woodgreen.org of any accommodation needs during the recruitment process. All information regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.
Questions for applicants:
- Are you currently employed by WoodGreen?
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Social Services or a related field?
- How many years of experience do you have supporting individuals with street involvement or low income?
- Do you understand the Residential Tenancies Act, Housing Services Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act?
- Do you have property management experience including lease administration, rent collection, and unit turnover?
- Do you have experience with group facilitation and understanding of group dynamics?