Heading up a Tenant Inclusion Project in Minden

Places for People along with Staanworth Housing Corporation and Kawartha Lakes Housing have received funding for a 9 month project to work with tenants and the community. This project will gather information from all involved parties with a goal of creating a strong community where everyone feels they belong and are able to thrive.

Project Coordinator position available

Resumes are now being accepted for this contract position that will run from May to October 2021. This position is responsible for implementing a tenant-centric research project designed to empower community housing tenants to identify and address shared concerns in order to make their community a better place to live.  The Coordinator will support and supervise two data-collection persons, and report on a weekly basis to an Oversight Committee comprised of tenant and housing provider representatives. 

Required Experience/Skills

  • coordinating projects

  • leading a team

  • facilitating community engagement

  • good organizational and management skills

  • ability to de-escalate / resolve conflict

  • strong verbal and written skills

  • self-motivated

Priority will be given to a candidate with lived experience in community housing as well as an understanding of Minden community housing.  Access to transportation is required. Remuneration is $25/hr for 30 hrs/week. Variable hours are expected.

How to apply

Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to Places for People, Box 544, Minden or email it to admin.assistant@placesforpeople.ca before April 23, 2021.

A strong working committee

There will be a working committee consisting of tenant representatives from each Community Housing building in the town of Minden, a representative from each housing provider, and inclusion researchers (to be hired soon). Tenants can reach out to their Housing Provider to be considered for a position on the Committee.

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