Employment

West Broadway Community Organization (WBCO) strives to hire locally whenever possible and we believe that life experience is just as important as formal education. Please consider applying for jobs as they appear on this page.

Employment Opportunity - Tenant Advisor

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