Supervisor, Peter Willis Residence
Why Work for SOAR Community Services
About SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Our Values
These aren’t just “lip-service” to us – we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you!
- Inclusive – we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
- Compassionate – we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
- Collaborative – we work together to support our clients and community
- Integrity – we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
- Innovative – we are open to change and continuous improvement
- Genuine – we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
- Optimistic – we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals
Position Details
- Hours: 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. Every other week, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM on Friday, with flex day off in that week. Must be flexible to work weekends, afternoons and nights to accommodate needs of program.
- Training: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development opportunities
Duties
Join Our Team as the Supervisor of the Peter Willis Residence!
Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Achieve new heights.
Are you passionate about helping others rebuild their lives and thrive in the community? At the Peter Willis Residence, we support federally sentenced men as they transition back into society—offering counselling, employment services, and life skills that empower them to lead positive, productive lives.
We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Supervisor to lead our incredible team and help shape the future of our program. If you're a natural leader with a heart for social impact, this is your chance to make a real difference.
What You’ll Do
As the Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, responsible for:
- Leading and supporting a passionate team of staff
- Overseeing daily operations and program activities
- Managing budgets and monitoring expenditures
- Driving outreach through innovative marketing strategies
- Providing supportive, one-on-one counselling
- Coordinating client screening, orientation, and intake
- Assisting with institutional visits
- Tracking and documenting client progress and activities
Qualifications
- College diploma in related Social/Human Sciences
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with individuals with substance use problems and involvement in the criminal justice system
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with databases
- Accessibility to reliable transportation – frequent travel to, and work conducted in, correctional environments
- Mediation, conflict resolution, leadership skills
- Must be granted Reliability Status before employment can start
- Ability to manage occasional exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
Eligibility
As soon as possible
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Starting at $54,074/year ($27.73/hour)
- Health & Wellness: Group health, dental, accidental death & serious illness, long term disability, life insurance and travel insurance
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (including vacation starting at 3 weeks) and flexible support for your well-being
- Retirement Planning: Matched pension contributions and RSP/TFSA options
- Support System: Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
- Culture & Community: Fun staff events and a workplace that prioritizes your mental and physical health
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization that changes lives
- Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with occasional flexibility
- Receive a competitive salary and full benefits package
How to Apply
Our Commitment to Job Seekers
St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.