Job Description

WBCO is a not-for-profit organization that coordinates social and economic revitalization efforts in Winnipeg's West Broadway neighbourhood.

The West Broadway Tenant Advisor provides tenant education and advocacy with a particular focus on eviction prevention for West Broadway residents.

•West Broadway Community Organization recognizes the importance of having our organization reflect the people of our community and recognizes the important skills and knowledge of people with lived experience of poverty, racism, and other forms of oppression. Therefore, Indigenous people, racialized people, people from the LGBTQ2S+ community, and people who have experienced homelessness will be given special consideration.•

•If you require accommodation for the application/interview process (such as a computer or printer, or accessibility accommodation) please let us know, and we will be happy to support you.•

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide tenancy advice and advocacy, resource referral, and mediation between tenants and landlords (drop-in at WBCO office, 5 days per week).
• Assist tenants with systems navigation including Residential Tenancy Branch, Employment and Income Assistance, Manitoba Hydro, 311.
• Provide support at Residential Tenancy Branch hearings as requested/needed.
• Build relationships with diverse stakeholders including tenants, caretakers, property managers, social workers, RTB service officers, and other housing agencies.
• Collaborate with other West Broadway-based housing workers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work from a person-centred, harm-reduction model
• Proven ability to be a highly organized and self-directed worker
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ease in collaborating with diverse stakeholders (i.e. landlords, tenants, people experiencing homelessness)
• Previous experience navigating systems (lived experience or professionally)
• Awareness of issues facing tenants with barriers to remaining housed
• Familiarity with tracking outcomes and reporting
• Experience working in the inner-city
• Training in non-violent crisis intervention/deescalating potentially violent situations an asset
• Preference given to applicants renting in Winnipeg's inner-city

Hours and Wage:

35 hours per week

1 Year Term Position with possibility of extension

$23 - $25 an hour

Office hours are daytimes Monday - Friday, some evening and weekend work required

How to Apply:

Please submit a to director@westbroadway.mb.ca

Kelly Frazer, Executive Director

West Broadway Community Organization

748 Broadway, Winnipeg MB

R3G 0X3

APPLICATION DUE DATE - 5pm on February 28

•Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted•

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person