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Team Lead
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29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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9 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Team Lead
The James House Program
Permanent Full-Time
Internal/External
If youre looking to make a difference make it with McMan be the connection that changes everything!
At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at our core. Every year we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5000 children youth adults and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needsincluding mental health challenges addictions homelessness poverty and disabilities. We believe in everyones deep and infinite worth and no matter who you are we will walk alongside you.
Through our work we rebuild integrate and strengthen connections to self peers families communities support professionals and the land because people need people. Our sense of well-being identity and belonging comes from relationships and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reason not a lifetime because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.
THE ROLE
McMan has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Lead to join our team supporting individuals who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused.
The Team Lead role encompasses two main areas. The Leadership component involves supporting the Supervisor with administrative and leadership tasks such as file audits data management preparing team meeting materials managing gift card distribution ensuring accuracy and promptly reporting discrepancies.
The Building Management and Community component includes coordinating safe and sustainable housing options for James House residents as they prepare to transition after 12 months in the addition to overseeing building operationssuch as leases rent collection and maintenancethe Team Lead fosters a network of community housing resources to support individuals transitioning into the community. This holistic support system is grounded in a clientfocused strengthbased approach and a commitment to Natural Supports and TraumaInformed practices.
This role will require agency on call support on a rotating basis once a year and this position requires flexibility as there could be early evening work as you could be supporting with viewings with community landlords for tenants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and engage with various community housing organizations and landlords.
- Develop partnerships with external stakeholders and service providers to strengthen supports and capacity for James House residents.
- Maintain positive relationships with the HomeSpace Housing liaison reporting incidents maintenance requests and strategizing on neighbor engagement.
- Complete effective timely and consistent delivery of leases notices to tenants monthly unit checks updating rent roll and maintenance requests.
- Conducting in regular reviews of data input into program and agency databases
- Financial data entry of Client Rent and Client Gift Cards monthly.
IDEAL FIT
Education & Requirements
- A degree or diploma in Human Services
- Three (3) years experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Valid Drivers license and adequate automobile insurance (2 million dollars 3rd party liability)
- 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
- Current Police and Child Intervention checks (current within 6 months)
- Current standard First Aid Certification
- Suicide Intervention Awareness Training
Skills & Experience
- Leadership experience
- Experience with HMIS data preferred
- Strong writing organizational program planning and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of Transitional Housing
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the Homeless Serving System of Care.
- Experience and knowledge with the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Service focused
- Outcome and results focused
- Continuous learning
- Problem solving
- Initiative/innovation
Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture
McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits personal days learning & development and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment with a plan that includes income protection health dental paramedical services vision prescription drug coverage an Employee & Family Assistance Program and a Wellness Spending Account. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With paid vacation a flexible schedule and personal days the organization encourages a work life balance.
Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols Elder guidance and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.
Equal Opportunity
McMan is committed to equity diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience community connection and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you feel you have the skills background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment apply now by providing your COVER LETTER and RESUME explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter please reach out to .
Salary Range:$60301-$67939 annually
Closing Date:June 12 2026
Note - In addition to providing proof of insurance and a minimum of two supervisor/manager work references as a condition of employment the successful candidate will be required to complete the following background checks:
- Intervention Record Check (IRC)
- Police Information Check (PIC) including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
Additional information:
- Both checks MUST BE completed prior to the employees start date.
- McMan Calgary will accept IRCs and PICs with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
- Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate.
- Initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
- Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with securing the required checks.
- NOTE - this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
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