POSITION TITLE: Cook​
PROGRAM: Surrey, the Tri-Cities, & the Fraser Valley​
UNION: BCGEU​
SALARY: $24.86 /hour to start​​
TYPE: Casual​ Relief​
START DATE: As soon as possible​

​Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made. ​​

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.090” to: Sontaya, Food Services Manager, at sbillingsley@raincityhousing.org​

ABOUT US​

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.​

DIVERSITY​

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.​

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares and serves meals, and provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers. Performs cleaning duties, receives supplies, maintains records.​

QUALIFICATIONS

many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

· Grade 12

· Professional Cook Training Certificate

· Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe

· Recent, related experience of six months

· Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Ability to deal with others effectively

· Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.

· Ability to operate related equipment

· Ability to organize and prioritise

POSITION TITLE: Custodian
PROGRAM: 3030 Shelter and Transitional Housing
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $22.74  (BCGEU, Grid 3)
TYPE: Temporary until June 30, 2023, or until return of incumbent, Part-Time, 0.9 FTE
SCHEDULE: Week 1: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; Week 2: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2023.082” to: Sherri Matt, at smatt@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls / ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds.  Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The 3030 Shelter and Transitional Housing Team provides a range of supports, advocacy, cultural knowledge and community involvement to tenants of 3030 – low income people who also might be coping with the realities of homelessness, substance use, and physical and mental health concerns. This new purpose-built building will provide 30 units of transitional housing, 30 emergency shelter rooms and during extreme weather conditions an additional 30 shelter beds in dormitory rooms.

This is our first major building located outside of the Vancouver area; applicant familiarity with the services in the Tri-Cities area will be an asset. The Shelter Support Worker will work with the Qualified applicants will have demonstrated skills in developing a team and launching new projects. Please refer to our website for updates and a history of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness;   Minimum education and experience includes:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in First Aid
• Building Service Worker Certificate
• Recent, related experience of 1 year
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services
• Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management and external services
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.

POSITION TITLE: Custodian​
PROGRAM: Coquitlam Shelter and Transitional Housing​
UNION: BCGEU​
SALARY: $22.74 (BCGEU, Grid 3)​
TYPE: Part-time​, 0.8 FTE

TERM: Temporary until June 30, 2023 or until return of the incumbent
SCHEDULE: Thursday-Sundays 8:00am-4:00pm, includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break​
START DATE: As soon as possible​

​

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2023.059” to: Sherri Matt, Operations Manager  at smatt@raincityhousing.org

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as
unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls / ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and
replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes,
and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs
basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds. Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations
Manager or designate as needed.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People
of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

PROGRAM

The 3030 Shelter and Transitional Housing Team provides a range of supports, advocacy, cultural knowledge and
community involvement to tenants of 3030 – low income people who also might be coping with the realities of homelessness,
substance use, and physical and mental health concerns. This new purpose-built building will provide 30 units of transitional housing,
30 emergency shelter rooms and during extreme weather conditions an additional 30 shelter beds in dormitory rooms.
This is our first major building located outside of the Vancouver area; applicant familiarity with the services in the Tri-Cities area will be
an asset. The Shelter Support Worker will work with the Qualified applicants will have demonstrated skills in developing a team and
launching new projects. Please refer to our website for updates and a history of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of
mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:
• Grade 12
• Certificate in First Aid
• Building Service Worker Certificate
• Recent, related experience of 1 year
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services
• Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management and external services
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.

POSITION TITLE: Cook
PROGRAM: Sunshine Coast. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY:  $24.86 /hour to start
TYPE: Casual Relief

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2022.033” to: Sontaya, Food Services Manager, at sbillingsley@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares and serves meals, and provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers. Performs cleaning duties, receives supplies, maintains records.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Sechelt Hightide Modular Housing: Opened in April 2019, Sechelt Modular housing provides 40 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker.

Each unit contains a private bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24 hour/ 7 day a week staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

Gibsons Modular Housing: the Gibsons Modular housing provides single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing. This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker. Each unit contains a private bathroom with toilet, shower and sink, as well as a kitchenette. The building has 24 hour/ 7 day a week staffing, with a minimum of two staff working on site to maintain the building, deliver programs, support tenants and ensure a safe environment within the building. The program supports also include an onsite kitchen facility and a cook to prepare at least one hot meal per day. The building also has custodial, home support and facilities management staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and  lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness;  Minimum  education and experience includes:

• Grade 12
• Professional Cook Training Certificate
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe
• Recent, related experience of six months
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritise

POSITION TITLE: Cook
PROGRAM: Vancouver and surrounding areas, Richmond. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY:  $24.86 /hour to start
TYPE: Casual Relief
START DATE: September 15, 2021

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2021.240 ” to: Sontaya, Food Services Manager, at sbillingsley@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

A wonderful opportunity for creative chefs to provide nutritious homestyle cuisine for our program participants.

Prepares and serves home cooked meals supportive housing program. Keeps work area cleaned andorganized, keeps track of inventory for weekly supplier purchase orders, basic menu planning and preparation. Performscleaning duties, receives supplies, maintains records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and  lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness;   Minimum education and experience includes:

• Grade 12
• Professional Cook Training Certificate
• Certificates in First Aid and Food Safe
• Recent, related experience of six months
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Constant standing.
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize and prioritise

POSITION TITLE:  Custodian
PROGRAM: Vancouver and surrounding areas. All casuals are expected to work at multiple locations
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $22.74 to start (BCGEU, Grid 3)
SCHEDULE:  Casual relief on call
START DATE:  As soon as possible 

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will only consider applicants who are fully vaccinated, or who have received an exemption from the Provincial Health Office. Proof of either must be provided in advance of any offer of employment being made.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Renee Bergeron, Operations Manager at rbergeron@raincityhousing.org 

Please quote competition: # job2021.171
Drop off: 616 Powell St, Vancouver BC
Fax: 604-254-3703 

ABOUT US: 

“A home for every person” is a lofty goal. We believe it is 100% achievable and benefits all of us. And we are confident that if we all work together, we can achieve this goal sooner than we ever thought possible. 

For more than three decades RainCity Housing created, implemented, and managed housing and support programs that sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues, throughout BC’s lower mainland. We invite you to be a part of the change. 

 DIVERSITY: RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply. Women (trans, cis), gender diverse, and Two Spirit applicants are encouraged to apply. 

 JOB SUMMARY:   

RainCity Housing and Support Society is hiring Custodians for casual, on call, and relief employment throughout the lower mainland and surrounding areas. Custodians clean the common areas of our shelters and housing developments. The successful candidates will have experience with janitorial or other cleaning work, be organized and hard-working, and have good interpersonal and communication skills. They will also be available for work at least 3 days a week during business hours. Successful applicants will have an empathetic perspective on marginalization, substance use, and other issues our clients face. RainCity is a progressive workplace and our staff are unionized.  

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls / ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds.  Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived expertise of mental illness / substance use / homelessness.  Minimum education and experience includes: 

• Grade 12 
• Certificate in First Aid 
• Building Service Worker Certificate 
• Recent, related experience of 1 year 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position 
• Ability to operate related equipment 
• Ability to organize work 
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants 
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision 
• Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services 
• Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management and external services 
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals. 

POSITION TITLE: Custodian
PROGRAM: Triage & Windchimes
UNION: BCGEU
SALARY: $22.74 /hour to start
TYPE: Permanent Part-Time, 0.92 FTE
SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm, includes a 30 minute unpaid meal break
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pursuant to the Provincial Health Officer’s Order, the incumbent of this position is required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

To apply please include your resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position, in an email with the subject line of “job2021.346” to: Sherri Matt, Operations Manager, at smatt@raincityhousing.org

ABOUT US

RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity’s programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities and make change for people experiencing homelessness and mental health, trauma and substance use issues. We invite you to be a part of the change.

DIVERSITY

RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people and we need a staff group that reflects the diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian performs basic janitorial, maintenance and repair duties for the Program facility such as unplugging sinks and toilets, filling small holes in walls / ceilings, touching up paint, checking oil and fluid levels, and replacing tap washers, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and door handles. Also cleans external areas and cleans, washes, and disinfects building areas. Assists program staff with preparing rooms for new tenants, including pest control. Performs basic security duties such as patrolling buildings and grounds.  Also interacts with and takes direction from the Operations Manager or designate as needed.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Triage Centre provides emergency housing and care for people living with mental health, substance use and other challenges. There are 28 shelter rooms. Clients are able to stay longer than at most shelters, which gives shelter staff time to help them access appropriate support services based on their individual needs and circumstances. Referrals are accepted from individuals themselves, hospitals, community service providers, health-care practitioners, employment assistance workers and other local shelters. Windchimes – 27 units providing long-term housing for people living with mental health concerns. RainCity Housing staff provides supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

• Grade 12
• Certificate in First Aid
• Building Service Worker Certificate
• Recent, related experience of 1 year
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Key Skills and Abilities – for supporting people receiving our services

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with tenants
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with staff team and external services
• Ability to constructively resolve conflict with co-workers, management and external services
• Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.