On-Call/Casual THW

Date posted: April 18, 2026

Pay: CA$25.95-CA$29.76 per hour

Job description:

Job Title: CASUAL On-Call aka THW

Classification: Grid Level 10

Type of Employment: Casual/ On-Call Transition House Worker aka House Parent

Wage: According to CUPE Collective Agreement and/or inhouse incumbents’ current status.

Shift schedule:
VARIOUS - 7am to 11am, 7am to 12pm, 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, 4pm to 11pm, 11pm to 7am, 10am to 6pm, and 9am to 5pm Monday to Sunday

Commencement: Immediately

Qualifications:
• Education/experience: At least Grade 12 or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge areas:
• Family crisis situations (violence, child protection, trauma)
• Mental health, addictions, HIV/AIDS
• Cross-cultural awareness, especially working with Indigenous communities, refugees, and marginalized groups

Skills:
• Strong communication (both speaking and writing)
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Community awareness:
• Familiarity with local support services and resources

Job expectations
• You won’t have just one role—you may rotate between:
• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Family Support Worker
• Awake Night Staff
• Shift work is required, including:
• Nights
• Weekends
• Evenings
• Hours may change depending on shelter needs (so flexibility is key)

Requirements before/after hiring
• Criminal record check
• Medical clearance (including TB test)
• First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to get it)
• Food Safe certification (or willingness to get it)
• Must join a union

Other notes
• Open to all genders
• Indigenous (Aboriginal) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
• Fluency in multiple languages is an asset,

Closing Date: April 30, 2026, 1pm.

Job Type: Casual

Ability to commute:
• Vancouver, BC V6J 2L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person