Intensive Indigenous Homelessness Support Navigator

Company: Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre 
Employment Opportunity 
Closes: Posted until filled   
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time 
vacancy of Intensive Indigenous Homelessness Support Navigator. 
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is a large Indigenous not for profit organization. 
We are culturally based and committed to driving positive change for the community. As a staff 
member of HRIC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and 
Traditional Knowledge Keepers and. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy 
structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere. 
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) Intensive Navigator, under the direction of the 
Executive Director or Designate, will be responsible to provide physical, mental, emotional, and 
spiritual intensive case management and support to Indigenous homeless clients with complex 
needs. The Navigator will work with chronically and episodically homeless participants to 
develop personal goals, provide appropriate referrals to community agencies and identify 
affordable housing solutions and sustain tenancies.   

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Post secondary diploma in Social Service Work, Indigenous Studies or related 
equivalent education and/or experience, skills, and abilities as determined by the 
Executive Director; 
• Experience within an Indigenous organization or community is an asset; 
• Experience using professional case management practices;  
• Demonstrated experience in case planning and coordination of people with complex 
support needs; 
• Knowledge of the homeless and housing sectors in the Greater Hamilton Area, including 
resources; 
• Knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community supports and services;  
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular on 
the emphasis on the impacts of trauma;  
• Strong understanding and appreciation of how safe affordable housing contributes to 
quality of life;  
• Ability to advocate on behalf of clients to facilitate access to identified needs; 
• Ability to demonstrate positive role modelling; 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain lasting working relationships;  
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a 
diverse environment;  
• Experience in using Microsoft Office/365 applications and other databases; 
• First Aid-CPR certification or be willing to be certified; 
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or be willing to be certified;  
• Valid driver’s licence with clear driving record is an asset: and, 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. 
 
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (8-hour shift within these hours of 
operation), occasional evenings/weekends 
SALARY RANGE: $52,372.00-$57,050.00 per annum 

The HRIC is a highly flexible organization offering additional compensation in accordance with 
current policies. This includes 7 paid personal emergency days, 5 paid cultural days, 4 paid 
holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid vacation, paid shutdown over the 
winter holiday week, and a group benefits program. HRIC employee group benefits program has 
mandatory enrollment for full time permanent employees; eligible employees will be able to 
enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.    
 
HRIC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in concert with 
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. As such, we will 
make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the 
recruitment process.  
 
HRIC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect 
discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring 
process. In pursuit of this commitment, we will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination 
or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This 
commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.  
 
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of the Indigenous people of 
Turtle Island, HRIC shall give preference to Indigenous people of Turtle Island who possess the 
requisite skill sets and experience. 
 
Artificial intelligence is not used by HRIC to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role. 
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter, resume, and 3 employment 
references to jobs@hric.ca or in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to: 
 
Human Resources 
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre 
34 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y7 
FAX:  905-548-0024