Overview

This is a part time non-union contract position scheduled to work 14 hours per week on Saturday and Sunday. Overnight shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Trains, develops and supervises shelter support worker, relief staff and security staff.

·         Oversees the delivery and coordination of program services which includes supporting staff and client day to day issues, liaising with Central Intake, follow up with facility management.

·         Maintains and update work schedules ensuring proper coverage of every shift and maintaining proper staffing.

·         Ensures incident reports and documentation are up to date.

·         Supports the hiring and training of new staff.

·         Work closely with other Assistant Managers and Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and clear communication provided between the different teams.

·         Coordinates/supports the delivery of services to clients.

·         Reviews/ensures files and documentation are up to date on data bases used.

·         Supports and lead shelter staff in managing crises and high-risk situations.

·         Ensures that the center and its staff are in compliance with operational policies and procedures and Peel Shelter Standards.

·         Works with team on developing and updating shelter policies.

·         Always be available on call for staff emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Post-secondary degree or equivalent and related management experience.

·         Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a shelter setting is required, with at least one (1) year of experience in supervising shelter programs and staff.

·         Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the Toronto Shelter Standards.

·         Demonstrated ability in developing, implementing and evaluating programs.

·         Demonstrated knowledge in issues facing people experiencing homelessness.

·         Well-developed organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.

·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Excel and email is essential.

·         Experience in entering and monitoring data in an internet-based database.

·         Ability to speak a second language would be considered asset.

·         Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR training certificate is required.

·         Possession of a valid Naloxone training certificate is required.

·         Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within past 6 months.

·         Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.

LOCATION:                                       Highway 427 & Highway 401, Mississauga ON

DURATION:                                       November 25, 2025, to January 31, 2026

SALARY RANGE:                               $32.92 to $34.81 per hour

POSTING DATE:                               November 7, 2025

CLOSING DATE:                              November 21, 2025

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #179-25 to the below link:

https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=179-25&site=costi

About COSTI Immigrant Services

 

COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement,
employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI,
please visit our website at www.costi.org.