Warming Centre Program Supervisor

Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre (CONC) is a multi-service community organization supporting individuals and families through shelter, housing, food security, and community-based programs across Toronto.

Our work is rooted in dignity, respect, and a commitment to meeting people where they are. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interest in community-based work, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview: We are hiring a Warming Centre Program Supervisor to oversee Warming Centre operations and the shift supervisors. This position reports to Shelter Manager, supports the overall management, operations, and staffing of the Warming Centre. The Supervisor will be playing key leadership role in delivering high-quality, client-directed services for vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, and complex needs.

Duration:  November 01, 2026 until April 15, 2027 (Tentative)


The Warming Centre operates on days that are -5°C or when the City directs them to be open.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the staff team to ensure high quality, inclusive, accessible, respectful and effective client-directed service.


• Supervises Warming Centre on-call including staffing notices and replacements.


• Connects with the Breaking Barriers Supervisor to ensure that Breaking Barriers programming/workshops are being delivered on site on a regular basis.


• Follows Collective agreement in emergency scheduling of staff.


• Assisting with on-going and updated tracking outcomes and preparing updated reports as directed by senior management.


• Leads Quality Assurance checks with the City of Toronto; ensures that the program meets all QA requirements.


• Maintains high levels of communication with Shift Supervisors.


• Liaises with Duty Office and CONC Operations staff for physical plant maintenance.


• Assisting with the coordinating of collaborative community and institutional partnerships initiatives to maximize opportunities and supports for our clients.


•  Participate in the development and implementation of agency wide policies and procedures as directed.


•  Supervision of Warming Centre Peer staff meetings, training and activities
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.


• Minimum 2 years' experience working with vulnerable adult populations; shelter experience an asset.


• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience.


• Experience in unionized environments preferred.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and advocacy skills.


• Knowledge of the CONC Collective Agreement.


• Understanding of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression frameworks.


• Ability to work flexible, short-notice hours.


• Standard First Aid & CPR; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Trauma-Informed Care.

Equity and Accommodation

CONC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including those from equity-deserving groups.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.