OVERVIEW:
WBCO’s Housing Coordinator oversees the implementation of the goals, objectives, priorities and housing initiatives recommended in our community’s planning documents and as directed by the strategic priorities outlined by WBCO’s Board of Directors. The Housing Coordinator works with residents, stakeholders and government to support housing activities in the West Broadway neighbourhood. The Housing Coordinator supports and oversees WBCO’s housing team to deliver front-line services to West Broadway residents.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
- To coordinate the process and implementation of the West Broadway Housing Plan 2021-2026 in association with local residents and housing stakeholders, and to assist in the planning and development of a new housing plan that will become active in 2027.
- To instigate and maintain positive, meaningful relationships with residents, stakeholders and government representatives as part of WBCO’s over-arching organizational objective of strengthening the social fabric, diversity and livability of our community.
- To provide initiatives through which the community can address local housing needs and maintain or strengthen housing related assets.
- To promote and assist environmentally and socially sustainable housing rehabilitation and in-fill projects, which will provide housing that is affordable, healthy and universally accessible, in partnership with local stakeholders and residents.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Housing Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities:
Housing Plan
- Facilitate public consultation meetings on neighbourhood housing priorities and implement the housing planning process, as required.
- Deliver on actionable items within the plan over the five-year period.
- Create opportunities for community stakeholders to review housing development proposals and facilitate funding endorsements for non-profit and private sector housing providers.
- Liaise with the various levels of government to ensure the implementation of City by laws, building codes and housing standards in West Broadway.
WBCO Programs
- Support and oversee the delivery of WBCO’s housing programs including Tenancy Advice, Westminster Housing Society Tenant Supports, and the Housing Help initiative.
- Working in conjunction with the Executive Director to ensure that all WBCO’s housing programs’ objectives are met and that reporting is completed within contracted timelines.
- Project manage the Property Improvement Program.
- Organize and deliver housing-related workshops and training opportunities for local stakeholders.
- Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to make decisions regarding the programming that will be offered through the WBCO Housing department.
- Provide information and referrals for government housing programs and other housing-related resources.
Housing Advocacy Support
- Work with WBCO staff to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all community members.
- Supervise student internships and research projects.
- Partner with research organizations to publish studies, reports, editorial letters on relevant housing issues.
Housing stakeholders and committees
- Provide administrative support to local housing stakeholder meetings
- Provide administrative support to the West Broadway Tenants Committee.
- Collaborate with local partners and stakeholders on working groups as capacity allows.
General
- Play an ongoing role in community development and community economic development efforts on behalf of WBCO, including instigating and maintaining positive, meaningful relationships with residents, stakeholders and government representatives.
- Provide inclusive, professional supports for community members on all relevant housing related concerns and efforts.
- Support WBCO staff by attending staff meetings, WBCO special events (i.e. spring clean-up, AGM).
- Representing WBCO and its mandates at all appropriate events and on select housing-related committees and working groups.
- Acting as an ambassador for our organization and embodying to the greatest extent possible the spirit of inclusion, empowerment and WBCO’s core principles of CED as they have been defined by Neechi Foods Worker Co-op.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Education:
Required: Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Urban Planning or Community Development Worker Diploma and/or equivalent education and experience
Experience:
Three to five years of related work experience in community-based housing delivery, community planning, housing development and research
Knowledge:
A background in not-for-profit housing development, community-based planning and community initiatives implementation would be an asset.
Skills in the following areas are essential to the position:
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Working respectfully and inclusively with diverse populations
- Project Management
- Research methods: qualitative and quantitative
- Community development approaches and practices
- Public consultation methods
- Report writing, briefs and articles
- Environmental sustainability principles
- Resource library and record keeping activities
Hours and Wage:
- 35 hours per week
- 1 year contract with the possibility of extension
- $26 to $28/hour, depending on experience
- Position is on-site at 748 Broadway, Monday – Friday, some evening and weekend work required
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to:
[email protected]
Kelly Frazer, Executive Director
West Broadway Community Organization
748 Broadway, Winnipeg MB
R3G 0X3
APPLICATION DUE DATE - 5pm on August 10, 2026
Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
