Encampment Response & Houselessness Advisor

Job ID: 3214 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Civic Middle Management 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Recreation & Cultural Services 

Branch: Community Wellbeing 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Term up to 8 months

Hourly Salary: $39.44 - $49.32 (2024 Rate)

Annual Salary: $75,197.00 - $94,034.00 (2024 Rate)

Date Posted: December 8, 2025

Closing Date: December 23, 2025

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Using a community development approach, this position leads, develops, coordinates, and facilitates strategies, partnerships, programs and services related to houselessness and dignified encampment response. It is responsible for leading community engagement activities and providing consulting services to a variety of community-based organizations, stakeholders, and partners to identify needs and the appropriate responses to houselessness encampments in the City of Regina.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction and advice to support municipal policies, strategies and programs that address houselessness, collective response to encampments, and support forthose who are unhoused and facing barriers to accessing the housing continuum.
• Identifies community needs related to houselessness and coordinated encampment response and facilitates the planning and delivery of community services to meet those needs.
• Facilitates public consultation and analysis of issues and trends related to houselessness, encampments, and barriers on the housing continuum.
• Participates and assists in the development of the City’s role in long and short-term plans and policies that align with the Plan to End Homelessness and related housing strategies
• Facilitates and negotiates the development of partnerships that contribute to the effective response to encampments and issues faced by community members experiencing houselessness
• Facilitates a community development approach which assists community-based organizations that support community members who are houseless or at risk of becoming houseless to deliver programs and services that support safety, wellbeing, and inclusion regardless of background, capacities and economic status.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures necessary to ensure the effective and efficient expedition of various community programs and community investments for target populations or organizations.
• Represents the Indigenous Relations Department on inter–agency planning bodies and working groups related to community and system efforts to support those experiencing houselessness and barriers on the housing continuum
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of needs assessment and strategic planning principles and practices, with demonstrated ability to implement sound community development processes.
• Knowledge of and experience leading community engagement and consultation processes.
• Knowledge of participation processes, group facilitation, team building, and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local social issues, including houselessness and related root issues that impact safety and well-being.
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize reliable information and determine action required.
• Ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, asset management software and scheduling software.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences including formal public presentations, written reports and the development and delivery of training and resource materials.
• Ability to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements and to manage change through decision-making, problem solving, and consensus building.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work cooperatively with staff, peers, supervisors, volunteers, elected officials and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a four (4) year University Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field combined with a minimum of three (3) years experience in community engagement, program or policy development, including working in a facilitative role with community-based organizations that support those that experience houselessness

WORKING / OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Must have the means and ability to travel within the City of Regina and work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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