Canada Summer Jobs Position

Company Overview

For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ [https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/], please consider joining our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking three enthusiastic and responsible Summer Students to join our team in a temporary full-time capacity as Group Home Workers. This position provides three students with a flexible and dynamic work environment for students pursuing studies in human services, psychology, social work, or community support to gain meaningful, hands-on experience.

As a Group Home/Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting individuals within community-based residential settings. You will help create a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment that promotes independence and well-being. This position involves shift work, with opportunities to contribute to special projects and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and supervision for individuals in a group home setting
• Assist with daily routines and household duties such as meal prep and cleaning
• Support individuals in community engagement and recreational activities
• Help residents build life skills such as budgeting, transit use, and cooking
• Offer emotional support and foster personal growth and independence
• Document progress and participate in team collaboration to ensure high-quality care

Qualifications

• / Skills:
• Passion for supporting individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Dependable, respectful, and open to learning
• Previous experience in caregiving, social services, or education is an asset but not required

Conditions of Employment

• Location of work: Edmonton, AB
• Start Date: As early as June 1, 2026 (flexible)- Mid August 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks.

Hours

• 35 hours per week- week day, evening, and weekend availability is an asset
• Shift work: 6:45
• AM-3:00
• PM & 2:45
• PM- 11:00 PM
• Position
• Type: Temporary Full-Time (Summer Student)
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the start date
• A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually.

What We Offer

• The hourly range for this position is $21.22 per hour
• enCompass Community Safety Agency provides the following:
• Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Staff teambuilding and appreciation days
• Employee Assistance Program

Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

enCompass Community Safety Agency is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds