Emergency Warming Centre; Leader

* For City of Burnaby employees only

We are accepting applications expressing interest to work in our Emergency Warming Centre. Please see the Employee Notification emailed on November 2, 2026 for further information on hours of work, etc.

This vital role is responsible to help vulnerable people and ensure a safe and supportive environment for all. Maintaining basic logs and records will help determine overall usage of the Centre. Ensuring protocols and procedures are adhered to is a large component of the work. Ultimately, our ability to offer a warm and welcoming Centre is the crux of all positions at our Emergency Warming Centre.

Requirements for this role include experience working in emergency shelters or relevant support services, the ability to problem solve and take initiative in addressing issues while working with disadvantaged and potentially challenging people in a diverse environment. Training and experience in crisis intervention are also needed, as well as:

• First Aid Certificated
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C
• BC Drivers Licence

Applications will be considered based on experience, with senior candidates chosen.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.