Navigator
About the role
NAVIGATOR
Indigenous Housing – Edmonton, Alberta
Closing Date – August 6, 2026
Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) housing program is currently looking for a Navigator within our Indigenous Housing program. The individual plays a vital role in supporting individuals trying to access affordable housing. By providing practical assistance the intent is for individuals to find suitable housing, ensure that they address personal issues and maintain stable affordable housing.
Specific responsibilities will include the following
- To provide individuals and their families supports to take responsibility for making appropriate decisions.
- To assist individuals and their families to build resiliency to reconcilet he impact of colonialism and historic trauma.
- To ensure program requirements are met in accordance with client needs and contractual agreements.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications
- In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
- Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
- Previous experience working in human services and/or extensive working experience with multi-barrier individuals.
- Understanding of the operation of service systems within the housing sector, Alberta Works and Income Supports, Justice and Community Services is an asset.
- Proficient working experience with database and information technology.
- Strong organizational, time management skills with the ability to work flexible hours on occasion, work as a team member, maintain high level of confidentiality, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, set professional deadlines.
- Must be dependable with the appropriate dress code for the position.
- Ability to seek out and build relationships with individuals, families, team members, landlords and met deadlines, set professional boundaries.
- Must have a reliable vehicle, valid Alberta driver’s license with the required insurance to use your vehicle as part of your employment.
- Must also provide a current criminal record check, child intervention check upon hire.
Starting salary- $50,000.00 annual
Please forward your resume and cover letter to
Marg Milicevic, Manager, Human Resource
Email: careers@ncsa.ca [careers@ncsa.ca]
Thank you for your interest in joining the NCSA team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.
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About Native Counselling Services of Alberta
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years.
We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province.
A National Leader
Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex legal and court procedures. Our family and youth programs, family, youth and criminal Indigenous Courtwork programs, two correctional institutions for Indigenous offenders (Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre), and BearPaw Media and Education position NCSA as a leader in the development of restorative justice models and practices for Indigenous people.
NCSA's 40+ year history of producing high quality Indigenous training and resource production/distribution is unparalleled by any other organization.
NCSA is a non-profit, non-political, Indigenous organization that has no religious affiliations. It is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.
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Navigator
About the role
NAVIGATOR
Indigenous Housing – Edmonton, Alberta
Closing Date – August 6, 2026
Native Counselling Services of Alberta’s mission is to promote the resilience of the indigenous individual and family, through programs and services that are grounded in reclaiming our interconnectedness, reconciliation of relationships and self-determination.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) housing program is currently looking for a Navigator within our Indigenous Housing program. The individual plays a vital role in supporting individuals trying to access affordable housing. By providing practical assistance the intent is for individuals to find suitable housing, ensure that they address personal issues and maintain stable affordable housing.
Specific responsibilities will include the following
- To provide individuals and their families supports to take responsibility for making appropriate decisions.
- To assist individuals and their families to build resiliency to reconcilet he impact of colonialism and historic trauma.
- To ensure program requirements are met in accordance with client needs and contractual agreements.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualifications
- In-depth experience and working knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, healing and language.
- Demonstrated understanding of historic trauma and the impact of colonization on Indigenous people.
- Previous experience working in human services and/or extensive working experience with multi-barrier individuals.
- Understanding of the operation of service systems within the housing sector, Alberta Works and Income Supports, Justice and Community Services is an asset.
- Proficient working experience with database and information technology.
- Strong organizational, time management skills with the ability to work flexible hours on occasion, work as a team member, maintain high level of confidentiality, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, set professional deadlines.
- Must be dependable with the appropriate dress code for the position.
- Ability to seek out and build relationships with individuals, families, team members, landlords and met deadlines, set professional boundaries.
- Must have a reliable vehicle, valid Alberta driver’s license with the required insurance to use your vehicle as part of your employment.
- Must also provide a current criminal record check, child intervention check upon hire.
Starting salary- $50,000.00 annual
Please forward your resume and cover letter to
Marg Milicevic, Manager, Human Resource
Email: careers@ncsa.ca [careers@ncsa.ca]
Thank you for your interest in joining the NCSA team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resource team.
Not the right fit? Search for Navigator jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Native Counselling Services of Alberta
NCSA has been providing programs and services designed and delivered for Indigenous people, by Indigenous people in Alberta for over 50 years.
We started by providing Courtworker assistance with the goal of attaining fair and equitable treatment for Indigenous people across the province.
A National Leader
Over the years, NCSA has evolved to meet the needs of Indigenous people who often feel alienated by complex legal and court procedures. Our family and youth programs, family, youth and criminal Indigenous Courtwork programs, two correctional institutions for Indigenous offenders (Buffalo Sage Wellness House and Stan Daniels Healing Centre), and BearPaw Media and Education position NCSA as a leader in the development of restorative justice models and practices for Indigenous people.
NCSA's 40+ year history of producing high quality Indigenous training and resource production/distribution is unparalleled by any other organization.
NCSA is a non-profit, non-political, Indigenous organization that has no religious affiliations. It is registered under the Societies Act of Alberta.