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.

Housing Resource Worker

Contract Position (Part-Time)

The West Broadway Housing Resource Worker provides basic assistance with housing searches including supporting community members in navigating rental listings, filling housing applications, obtaining identification, and applying for income benefits.

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 drop-in support Monday-Thursday afternoons at WBCO’s office.
  • Provide basic assistance to West Broadway community members in navigating listings, filling housing applications, obtaining necessary ID and documentation, applying for rent assistance and other benefits.
  • Support and provide relief to WBCO’s front desk staff.
  • Collaborate with the WBCO housing team to provide rights-based information and a continuum of support as people move into new tenancy agreements.
  • Track and report on outcomes.
  • Participate in WBCO staff meetings and community events

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to work from a person-centred, harm-reduction model
  • Proven ability to be a highly organized and self-directed worker
  • Previous experience navigating systems (lived experience or professionally)
  • 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:

  • 22 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 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 March 17, 2026

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