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Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM Join Our Mission at the Calgary Drop-In Centre At the Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI), were looking for passionate, community-minded people who know that kindness can change lives. Whether youre helping guests find housing, supporting their recovery journey, or keeping our operations running strong, your work here truly matters. Every role at the DI is about creating possibilities for others, and for yourself. Who We Are The Calgary Drop-In and Rehab Centre (the DI) is a low-barrier, housing-focused organization serving some of Calgarys most vulnerable community members. We believe everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the opportunity to thrive. Every day, our team meets people where theyre at offering basic needs, compassion, and connection while helping them move toward stable, permanent housing. Our work is guided by the principles of housing first, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice. But above all, were guided by people their stories, their strengths, and their potential. When you join the DI, youre joining a team built on respect, collaboration, and heart. The Opportunity Position Title: Canadian Shelter Transformation Network Coordinator Reports To: President & CEO Employment Type: Full-time Contract Schedule: 5 days on/2 days off, Monday to Friday Contract Term: One year contract Location: 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, Alberta; for local applicants. This role has the potential to be remote or hybrid depending on the successful candidates location. About the Department The Canadian Shelter Transformation Network (CSTN) is a network of homeless shelter leaders and organizations committed to becoming housing focused shelters and in taking on community leadership roles in ending homelessness. The CSTN is an Allied Network of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. What Youll Do Every role at the DI makes a difference. In this position, you will: Champion and promote housingfocused shelters to strengthen homelessness response systems. Create dynamic social media content that builds awareness and shares best practices in housingfocused sheltering. Mobilize and collaborate with housing-focused shelter practitioners to gather insights on emerging practices, celebrate successes, uncover challenges, and transform these insights into stronger, more responsive member support. Empower the CSTN Steering Committee with strong meeting prep, clear agendas, reporting, and progress tracking across projects and budgets. Lead energetic, highimpact monthly housingfocused shelter webinars by planning engaging content, hosting and moderating sessions, coordinating guest speakers, driving promotion, and sharing followup resources that extend learning and momentum. Keep the CSTN website vibrant and up to date, ensuring tools, resources, and blog content are easy for members to find and use. Grow and engage CSTN membership by maintaining the registry and amplifying participation through events and communications. Support OrgCode Consulting Inc. through coordinating Communities of Practice, pilot projects, and site visits, including agendas, minutes, and actionitem followup. Curate CSTN member meetings and conference sessions that spark meaningful presentations, rich dialogue, and powerful networking opportunities. Drive the success of training and learning sessions by delivering seamless logistics, energizing promotion, and contributing to meaningful impact evaluation. Propel national advocacy efforts that advance housingfocused shelter models and amplify the key insights shaping change across Canada. Support fundraising and longterm sustainability through opportunity identification, proposal support, and progress tracking. In this role, youll act as a dynamic connector across members, partners, and stakeholders, including OrgCode Consulting Inc., driving communications, learning initiatives, advocacy, and sustainability efforts that advance housingfocused shelter practices and strengthens homelessness response systems nationwide. What You Bring We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. You dont have to check every single box! If youre passionate about helping others and share our values, we want to hear from you. Must-Haves Minimum five years of experience in project management, association leadership, event coordination and/or non-profit organizational development Post-Secondary degree or diploma Deep understanding of the homelessness, homeless shelters and non-profit sectors Empathetic with excellent listening and human interrelations skills Nice to Haves French communications skills highly coveted but not essential Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills including the ability to deal with several priorities at the same time. Well-developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiating skills. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to direct and improve projects, programs, and processes. Working at the DI Working at the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI) means being part of meaningful, human-centered work that can sometimes involve complex and emotionally charged situations. You may encounter individuals experiencing crisis, distress, or strong emotions, and situations that require calm, quick thinking, and compassion under pressure. We know this work can be intense and we also know its deeply impactful. Thats why we prioritize staff wellbeing through training, peer and supervisory support, debriefing opportunities, and a strong culture of teamwork. Our environment calls for resilience and steadiness, but it also offers the reward of seeing real change and connection every day. Some roles may also involve occasional exposure to medical distress or bodily fluids, and safety protocols and resources are always in place to support you. We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. Our total rewards package includes: Comprehensive health and dental benefits Employer-matching RRSP program Paid vacation, sick, and wellness days Employee & Family Assistance Program (Homewood EFAP) Life and AD&D insurance Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Benefits typically begin on the first of the month following your start date, and our P&C team will ensure you have clear information and support from day one. Why Youll Love Working Here Joining the DI means joining a community that believes in people and their capacity, resilience, and worth. Youll have the chance to: Make a tangible difference in peoples lives every single day Work with a team that values respect, compassion, and authenticity Collaborate with dedicated professionals and community partners Be part of an organization that encourages growth, wellbeing, and innovation Youll play a key role in supporting an integrated, person-centered approach that promotes wellbeing, dignity, and connection for every individual we serve. At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI), our team members help create safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed spaces where people can access the support they need to move toward stability and housing. In every interaction, youll contribute to high-quality, compassionate service that reflects the shared mission, vision, and values of the DI. Inclusion & Accessibility At the Calgary Drop-In Centre (the DI), we believe inclusion, compassion, and respect make us stronger as an organization and as a community. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] and well be happy to support you. Ready to Apply? If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, wed love to meet you. Please apply with your resume and cover letterhere . If you have questions or would like to learn more about working at the DI, please visit our website here . #J-18808-Ljbffr