DWS is hiring!
The Dawson Women’s Shelter (DWS) is currently hiring a Permanent Part-Time Shelter Attendant
Position: Shelter Attendant, Permanent Part-Time
Start date: November 2025
Wage: $31 per hour; overnight shifts (sleep shift from 10pm-9am) are paid a rate of $224.25 with additional pay provided when urgent work is performed during the shift
Benefits: This position is eligible to join the Dawson Shelter Society’s Extended Health Benefits Plan after 6 months of continuous work
Availability: Weekends; weekdays, evening or overnight shifts as scheduled
Under the direction of the Executive Director and Program Managers, and in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of the Dawson Shelter Society, a DWS Shelter Attendant carries out day-to-day front line support work and case management, answers calls on the 24-hour support line, responds to resident and service user needs, supports with programming, provides referrals, and maintains cleanliness and safety within the shelter.
Qualifications:
• Keen interest to work with and support women and children in crisis
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of gendered violence and abuse as well as structural and systemic violence
• Ability to listen non-judgmentally & to show empathy
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and as part of our team
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict appropriately
• Understanding of the impacts of ongoing colonization on Indigenous Peoples, the history of residential schools in Canada, and intergenerational trauma
• Intersectional feminist analysis and ability to work from within an antiracism/anti-oppression framework, knowledge of a harm reduction approach and practices
• Front line support work or volunteer experience is required
• Diploma/degree in Women and Gender Studies (or equivalent volunteering or study) or related field an asset but not required
• Required: RCMP vulnerable persons sector check, willingness to become First Aid/CPR certified within 3 months
Duties:
• Work with women, other marginalized genders, and children who have experienced violence and homelessness; provide support in DWS’ residential and drop-in programs as well as on our 24-hour support line
• Follow policies, protocols and procedures – including health & safety related, adhere to strict confidentiality policy
• Accurate record keeping according to guidelines
• Household chores and cleaning, general office work as assigned
• Helping with programming and workshops as needed
• Duties as assigned by Executive Director including attending staff training and monthly team meetings
• Be available to work daytime, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts as part of shelter attendant role
• Required for this position: must be available to work weekend shifts
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Jen Gibbs, Executive Director, Dawson Shelter Society by Friday, October 24, 2025, at 4pm. If you have any questions about the position, please email shelterdirector@northwestel.net or call 993-5086 and ask to speak with a DWS Manager. We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
DWS recognizes that oppressed groups have long been left out of employment opportunities because of systemic barriers and violence. As part of DWS’ work against racism, colonialism, and other oppressions, we strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. Women who are Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, Two Spirit, queer, racialized, disabled, and/or who experience any other oppressions are encouraged to apply.