Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society

2025 Community Liaison Worker Summer Internship

ABOUT ENTRE NOUS FEMMES HOUSING SOCIETY

Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society (ENFHS) is a charitable, not-for-profit housing organization that was founded almost 40 years ago by three single mothers seeking to create more affordable housing for families like theirs. As one of Canadas first women-led charitable housing organizations, we are committed to enhancing the lives of people, particularly women, single-parent families, and other equity-deserving groups, by creating communities that provide affordable, safe, and secure housing.

We currently serve over 1200 low-income women, gender-diverse groups, children, single-parent families, seniors, people with disabilities, and Indigenous and other equity-deserving groups in over 500 affordable rental homes across thirteen properties in Burnaby, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Vancouver, and Surrey.

Over the next five years, we plan to double the number of homes and people we serve. We are working on several development projects and partnering with various government, non-profit and consultant teams to develop more affordable housing in the region. We are also exploring innovative ways to fund and finance affordable housing, as well as provide better connections and support to residents.

This internship opportunity prioritizes applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from equity-deserving groups. There is one (1) internship position available from May to August, and the internship will be in a hybrid role, with remote and in-person work in Vancouver.

Tasks & Responsibilities

This internship opportunity enables post-secondary students to gain valuable hands-on experience in the non-profit affordable housing sector and community engagement. Project assignments will enable the intern to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge that complement their academic experience. The internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community engagement and to gain insight into the perspectives and operations of the non-profit housing sector. The experience will help build skills and knowledge transferable to the interns chosen career path, whether in the public, private or non-profit sectors.

Interns will work with the Community Engagement Coordinator and be mentored by the Director of Community Engagement, a registered social worker with ten years of experience in community engagement, outreach, resident relocation, and housing services. The intern will also work closely with other departments, such as the Housing Services Team, to assist with coordinating resident events and activities at various ENFHS sites. They will also be invited to participate in team gatherings and site visits.

The internship will provide training on basic community engagement processes and trauma-informed practice. The intern will also be offered an opportunity to take training from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) and attend the BCNPHA RENT Vancouver conference to further their understanding of the affordable housing sector.

Examples of project assignments include:

• Implementing the ENFHS Resident Wellbeing Plan
• Supporting the implementation of ENFHS Period Promise Program
• Promoting and implementing ENFHS Connecting Neighbours Program
• Coordinating resident events and activities at ENFHS sites
• Support the Community Engagement Team in scanning, filing, and maintaining good record-keeping for community engagement and resident relocation files.
• Other administrative duties as required

We are open to working with the intern to determine the projects and activities that best fit their interests and learning objectives.

Requirements & Remuneration

To apply to the internship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Students must be pursuing a post-secondary education. This position is most suitable for students in a diploma or certificate program or those in their final year of undergraduate studies.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu before commencing work.
• Complete a successful Criminal Records Check for those working with vulnerable children and seniors. ENFHS will reimburse the applicant.

The internship is partly funded by the Government of Canadas Canada Summer Jobs program, and participants must also meet the following requirements:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age or younger at the start of their internship.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

ENFHS supports and prioritizes gender equity and the development of leaders from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience. We encourage women, gender-diverse groups, Indigenous people, people of colour, people with a physical disability and those with lived experience in social or co-op housing to apply.

ENFHS is a Living Wage Employer, and for 2025, the remuneration is $27.05 per hour for up to 37.5 hours per week for this position. The internship will commence on May 1, 2025, and conclude on August 29, 2025, spanning a total of 17 weeks. The contract may be shortened or extended at the discretion of ENFHS.

Work will occur remotely and in person for at least three days a week from ENFHSs head office in Vancouver. The intern can also work in person at ENFHSs head office for additional days or the entire duration of their internship. Some travel to sites in Metro Vancouver may be required.