About Us
The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (“the DI”) is a low-barrier, housing-focused shelter that serves some of the city’s most vulnerable people. At the DI, we focus on providing a person’s basic needs, while doing everything possible to find them a permanent, safe home that meets their individual needs. There is no greater contribution you can make to another person’s path of recovery and wellness than an ongoing, consistent, positive relationship of respect and kindness. The DI works within the core values of housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to support staff and guests.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Fund Development & Community Engagement, the Coordinator, Community Engagement acts as lead in planning and executing community engagement initiatives on the Strategy, Impact & Engagement (SI&E) pillar. They are responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with community partners such as corporate groups, schools and individual and other group volunteers. The Coordinator, Community Engagement, with oversight from the SI&E leadership team, ensures successful achievement of the volunteer and practicum program growth as well as presence in the community.
Time Commitment
Not less than 40 hours per rotation; with 5 days on and 2 days off. Some unusual hours may be required from time to time as the need arises. These hours may be altered at the discretion of management.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & VOLUNTEERS (70%)
DATABASE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION (30%)
Required Competencies And Qualifications
Working Conditions
While your position does not normally consist of front-line work, it is important for us to tell you that front-line staff are exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as: medical distress, threatened/actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death; where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict. It is understood and accepted that you will be working in distress and/or high-stress situations, which may include emergency response where resiliency and stress tolerance and the ability to maintain composure, remain calm and focused is imperative. Exposure to bodily fluids may also occur.
Why the DI?
The DI aims to be an “Employer of Choice” and affords each employee an opportunity to help make a real difference in our community, and more importantly in the lives of those who rely on our services. We take great care in hiring the right people who fit, and who share our outlook on the value of people. We believe in living our values in every word we speak and in every action we take, and we want people who share this commitment.
Our Culture
Our values form the cornerstone of our culture:
RESPECT: Our actions honour the rights, differences, and dignity of others
COMMUNITY: Through collaborative partnerships, we work together as a team, building inclusive communities
KINDNESS: We accept each person’s uniqueness with compassion and empathy
WELLNESS: We promote, provide and support holistic wellbeing
ACCOUNTABILITY: We operate with transparency and integrity in both our relationships and our commitments.
What We Offer
Staff at the DI enjoy competitive compensation packages, including employer-paid benefits depending on role and employment type.
Some of the employer-paid group benefits include:
Employees will be enrolled in Long-Term Disability and Critical Illness insurance, paid for by the employee. This is mandatory and may not be opted out of.
Benefits are based on employment type and usually available the 1st of the month following your start date. If you are successful in obtaining employment with the DI, Human Resources will discuss your eligibility for benefits with you.
Alberta Living Wage Employer
The DI is an Alberta Living Wage Employer. This means we are committed to paying our employees a living wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and participate in their communities. A living wage is different from minimum wage in that minimum wage is mandatory and the same throughout the province while a living wage reflects what people need to cover the actual costs of living in their communities. Payment of a living wage is a voluntary commitment from employers to go beyond the minimum. Visit to learn more about the living wage.
The DI is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to and support equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to [email protected]
Powered by JazzHR
C4xHyLkwe5
Otter Co-op is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Gas Bar Associate for our Hatzic Gas Bar located in Mission, BC. Who we are:...
Apply For This JobExternal Posting – applications from approved casual and term ESP members only. (Regular (Permanent) ESP employees must apply to the...
Apply For This JobEmployment Counsellor / Mentoring Coach, Job ID #8072 Pre-arrival programs Full-time / Contract until March 31, 2023 with possibility of...
Apply For This JobJoin the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto...
Apply For This JobDescription *Hiring Bonus and Relocation Assistance May Be Available* PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington is seeking a...
Apply For This JobAircraft Maintenance Engineer – M2 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Job ID: R16919 Job Status: Full-Time Share: Apply Now Ledcor Employee?...
Apply For This Job