COMMUNITY HOST

Nine Circles Community Health Centre

Is currently hiring for

COMMUNITY HOST

0.8 EFT (31 hours per week)

Indefinite Term

$25.596 to $27.512 per hour depending on qualifications

Job Summary

The Community Host works to foster an atmosphere of safety and inclusion with their warmth and kindness. As a member of the Front Area Safety Team, they welcome participants, community members and visitors to the Centre and are often the first-person people meet when they come to Nine Circles. The Community Host supports safe navigation within the facility as well as to other resources in our community. The Community Host additionally helps to ensure that the public areas of the building are well organized and kept cleaned to infection prevention standards.

Reporting to the Director of Prevention, Testing and Wellness, the job is a part time, indefinite term, 62 hours per two-week period (including holiday pay hours). The regular work days for this position will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The ‘normal’ scheduled shift is 8:45 to 5:00.

The position is classified as CUPE . A comprehensive benefit package is provided as per employee eligibility via HEB Manitoba.

Key Responsibilities

Key areas of responsibility include

Client and Community Visitor Support

Safety and Security

Client Engagement

A detailed job description stating all position duties and responsibilities is available upon request.

Qualifications

Required Education

Minimum grade 12 or equivalency

Special education/training in community related issues

Comprehensive knowledge of the Downtown/West Broadway community

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Current Standard First Aid required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Minimum two (2) years of related work experience

Demonstrated ability to problem solve

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Exemplary oral communication skills

Ability to use a client-centered, strength-based approach when working with community and clients

Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills in a respectful and courteous manner

Experience working with a community-based organization that values harm reduction

Knowledge of, and experience working with Indigenous people in terms of the historical context, traditions, teachings as well as the unique barriers Indigenous people face in Winnipeg

Demonstrated ability to take and follow through on instructions and follow policies, procedures and direction(s)

Experience documenting and timely completion of incident reports

Must be physically capable of performing all duties as assigned in all weather conditions

Successful completion of Criminal Record Check

Strong sense of confidentiality and non-judgmental approach

Stay appraised of resources and trends in the Downtown/West Broadway community that may impact Nine Circles programs and services or address gaps in participant needs

Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask

Ability to navigate computer systems, including work processing, email applications and web-based reporting systems

Assets

Level ‘C’ CPR (AED certificate included)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate

Conflict Resolution certificate

Trauma Informed Care certificate

Fluency in languages other than English

Knowledge of community resources

How to Apply

Interested candidates may forward their letter of application and résumé through Success Factor or to:

Email: humanresources@ninecircles.ca

Drop off: Attention: Human Resources, 705 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0X2.

Please reference Community Host in your letter

Deadline for application: Thursday Nov 4, 2026

Nine Circles celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from qualified people who are Indigenous, living with HIV, identify as 2SLGBTQ*, or belong to other traditionally marginalized communities.

Nine Circles welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Nine Circles thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.