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POSITION:&nbsp;Facilities Lead Hand&nbsp;REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager&nbsp;SALARY RANGE: $39 - $42/hour&nbsp;HOURS 40 hours/week&nbsp;DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;The role of the Facilities Lead Hand is to provide supervision and daily support to Facilities Maintenance Workers, ensuring effective and safe operations. Lead and assist with general maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and mechanical tasks. Oversee contractor work, prepare cost estimates, and ensure compliance with safety, security, and fire regulations. Develop and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, equipment, and grounds. Maintain facility safety by inspecting doors, windows, and safety systems, coordinating emergency services when required. Handle waste and recycling, assist with cleaning, and support outdoor maintenance such as sidewalk and lawn care.&nbsp;Provide administrative support by maintaining accurate records of inspections, fire drills, and safety reviews, and coordinate with the OH&amp;S Coordinator. Monitor and manage maintenance and housekeeping inventories, process purchase orders, and maintain supplier relations. Support the Facilities Manager with documentation, tracking systems, policies, and workflow procedures, ensuring records such as maintenance logs and incident reports are accurate and up to date. Perform other related duties as assigned.&nbsp;QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul><li>Grade 12 graduation. </li><li>At least 4 years of recent related experience in facilities maintenance or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. </li><li>2 years of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership experience in a team environment. </li><li>Certificate in First Aid. </li><li>Successful clearance of a criminal record check. </li><li>Previous experience working in a low-barrier/supportive housing environment is an asset.</li></ul>

Progressive Housing Society - Burnaby, BC

Facilities Lead Hand

JOB TITLE: Term Full-Time Peer Support Worker  REPORTS TO: Program Managers, Norland &amp; Ledger Supportive HousingPROGRAM: Norland &amp; LedgerDESCRIPTION:We are seeking an experienced mental health professional who is committed to making adifference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. This role involves providing flexible supports and individualized skills, training and education to Health in Supportive Housing clients in their home environment. In alignment with each Health in Supportive Housing Client’s Individual Recovery Plan, support services may include enhancing skill acquisition, promoting independence, assisting with daily living and self-management skills, providing education and training to support informed lifestyle decisions, and facilitating meaningful engagement with community resources. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clients, community partners, and health professionals to facilitate long-term well-being and community integration.SALARY RANGE: Grid 34 – HEU – Community SubsectorEMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-Time, Temporary (Until January 31, 2025, or until the return of the incumbent, with the possibility of extension)NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 (one) vacancyHOURS OF WORK: Sunday to Thursday 11:00-19:00QUALIFICATIONS• A diploma in Community Social Services OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience, including lived experience.• Minimum of 2 years of recent related experience, including lived or living experience with mental health and substance use.• Strong understanding of mental illness, recovery-oriented approaches, and harm reduction principles• Familiarity with community resources and service navigation• Effective written and verbal communication skills.• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.• Current First Aid and CPR certification. • Naloxone Training.• Provincial Violence Prevention Training.• Successful clearance of a criminal record check.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFacilitating Community Integration and Life Skills Development:• Supporting client participation in social, vocational, recreational, educational, and selfhelp programs.• Assisting with problem-solving related to daily living activities.• Providing flexible supports and individualized skill training/education to Health in Supportive Housing clients in their home environment to enhance skill acquisition, promote independence, and support role achievement.• Assisting with the development of daily living and self-management skills, including personal care (hygiene), nutrition, household management, money management, and time management.• Engaging in light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, decluttering, dishes, and laundry alongside clients to encourage independent living.• Fostering decision-making skills, problem-solving abilities, and positive lifestyle changes.Providing Client-Centered Support and Recovery Planning:• Empowering clients to manage daily living activities and make informed lifestyle decisions through education, training, and ongoing support.• Identifying and connecting clients with services and community resources that align with their needs and interests.• Collaborating with Burnaby Mental Health case managers to support client-directed goals.• Developing and implementing Recovery Plan Reviews in collaboration with clients and case managers.• Monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes of Recovery Plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).• Assisting with self-management strategies, including medication management, symptom improvement, relapse prevention, and crisis response.• Providing specialized support to promote independence and reduce reliance on the formal mental health and substance use system.Enhancing Community Engagement and Supporting Client Independence:• Accompanying clients to community appointments and assisting with follow-ups.• Providing transportation using a personal vehicle when required while ensuring a safe and supportive experience.• Responding to client crises and reporting incidents in alignment with established protocols.• Facilitating program admissions and orientations, incorporating family and natural supports where appropriate.Ensuring Compliance with Ethical and Professional Standards:• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and ethical guidelines.• Adhering to confidentiality, privacy, and professional boundaries while providing client care.• Participating in ongoing professional development and training as required.• Performing Additional Responsibilities as Needed.*In alignment with our commitment to a low-barrier approach, all our sites are animal-friendly***For the purposes of business use insurance, an international driver’s license cannot be considered an equivalent to a Class 5 Drivers License*

Term Full Time Peer Support Worker

JOB TITLE: Term Full-Time/Part-Time Housing &amp; Outreach Support WorkerREPORTS TO: Program Manager, Norland &amp; Ledger Supportive HousingDESCRIPTION:The Outreach Worker provides outreach and person-centred case managementto individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness to achieve their goals.SALARY RANGE: Grid 34 – HEU – Community SubsectorPay: CA$31.56 per hourEMPLOYEE CATEGORY: Full-Time, Term (Until March 31, 2026)NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 (one) vacancyHOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PMQUALIFICATIONS• A diploma or degree in Human Services OR an equivalent combinationof relevant education, training and experience, including lived experience.• 1+ years recent related work experience with vulnerable populations.• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and access to personal vehicle forbusiness related purposes.• Driver’s insurance &amp; abstract• Emergency First Aid• Naloxone certificate• Provincial Violence Prevention certification an asset.• Successful clearance of a criminal record and vulnerable sector checkSKILLS AND ABILITIES• Ability to engage in empowering, respectful, and non-judgemental rapportbuilding with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain constructive workingrelationships with tenants, landlords, community groups, governmentagencies and the public.• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of Housing First Approach,trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies.• Oral and written communication skills.• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize.• Strong case management skills using person-centred planning.• Leadership skills.• Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use, systemic barriers,and their impacts on individuals and the community.• Systems navigation and advocacy• Ability to operate related equipment.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Engaging clients to establish rapport which will assist them in attendingappointments, building skills for independence, or other client-identifiedgoals.• Connecting with unhoused guest’s in the building who are in need ofsupport services and who otherwise would not seek assistance.• Maintaining excellent relations with health and social servicesprofessionals such as workers with the Ministry of Social Developmentand Poverty Reduction, Canada Revenue Agency, PHS Mental Health,Burnaby Mental Health Services, City of Burnaby, IHART, BC Housing,Burnaby Substance Use Services, Burnaby RCMP, etc., and other nonprofit and community agencies involved in the provision of services.• Plan and take part in community building activities to create socialinclusion.• Is an active participant and member of the multi-disciplinary Housing andOutreach Program.• Facilitating a full assessment of client's housing and support needs, usingmandated assessment tools and templates.• Developing a person-centered plan with each client for the planning andpre-placement of the individual's tenancy and ongoing supportrequirements within the community.• Support with decluttering/dehoarding person’s served units, as well asteaching and modeling cleaning skills.• Monitoring the areas of daily living, financial, health, social supports andresource acquisition.• Performing housing searches, assisting clients to find and secure housing,submitting subsidy applications, and presenting clients to coordinatedaccess tables (internally &amp; externally) to effectively help people get intoappropriate housing• Maintaining positive relationships with landlords of private and societyoperated affordable housing, keeping up to date on availability of longterm housing, and working with team to find creative solutions to housingin challenging market conditions.• Maintaining accurate, up to date and appropriate records and ensuring alldata is current and captured in relevant databases.• Completes and maintains current files, case notes, Outreach TrackingSheets, daily intakes/discharges and relevant client information.• Completes agency required staffing documentation such as Comvidascheduling, leave requests, and expense claims.• Performs other related duties as required.***Keeping in line with our mandate of a low barrier approach, all of our sitesare animal friendly***Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractBenefits:• Casual dress• Mileage reimbursement• On-site parkingApplication question(s):• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle to use for work purposes?• Since our programs use a low-barrier approach, we have animals at oursites. Are you comfortable with this?Licence/Certification:• Class 5 Drivers License (required)• First Aid Certification (preferred)• NVCI Certification (preferred)Work Location: In person

3 Housing Jobs in Burnaby, BC, Canada