Employment Opportunity

Indigenous Housing Worker

About Keepers of the Circle

Keepers of the Circle is an Indigenous Hub operated by the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group (TNWSG), a non-profit organization founded in 1997 to promote the economic, cultural, and social equity of Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse peoples.

About the Role

Keepers of the Circle is looking to recruit an Indigenous Housing Worker (IHW) to provide housing support to Indigenous Peoples experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in the District of Temiskaming. You will be responsible for assisting local community members to address housing challenges and prevent homelessness in the District.

In this position, the IHW will provide navigation services to assist individuals to access basic needs, assistance programs and specialty funds, connect to other housing stability resources (including Keepers of the Circle Indigenous-focused services in healthcare, family support, and training and employment), and act as a liaison between landlords to mediate and prevent eviction. This position will integrate cultural approaches and views so that Indigenous members receive support and services in a culturally appropriate way.  The selected candidate will collect frontline data to help Keepers of the Circle develop Indigenous informed housing and homelessness prevention programs and services. As the IHW, you will be working closely with the Keepers of the Circle’s Community Support and GBV Team.  

If you would like more information about the role, please visit https://keepersofthecircle.com under ‘Opportunities’

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility

We advocate for the presence and contributions of all people regardless of race, colour, religion, age, genetic status, sex, military status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. As an Indigenous organization, Keepers of the Circle has an affirmative action policy that prioritizes the hiring of Indigenous Peoples and community affiliates. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) or an affiliate to bring this to our attention in your cover letter. Please let us know of any specific requirements during the application process by emailing hr@keepersofthecircle.com – we are happy to work with you on accommodation requests.

How To Apply

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 15, 2024 at 5pm EST. Please send your resume and cover letter to hr@keepersofthecircle.com with the subject title “IHW Job Application – (Your Name).”