What You'll Do

• Our transitional homes are overseen by dedicated House Managers, who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our homes. We are currently seeking a Full Time Shelter Manager for our transitional home in Ottawa, Ontario to provide assistance, support, and programming to women and children who have faced violence and/or trauma and homelessness. This role will report to the Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with residents.
• Support client move-ins and move-outs, ensuring rooms are ready and welcoming.
• Maintain household inventory (food, toiletries, supplies) and purchase essentials as needed.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and confidentiality of all residents, staff, and volunteers.
• Monitor individuals entering and leaving the home.
• Address household or client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Conduct room checks, fire safety checks, and general home maintenance tasks.
• Facilitate house meetings and one-on-one resident support sessions.
• Plan and coordinate in-house programming, workshops, and community partnerships.
• Connect residents with community services, resources, and referrals.
• Support fundraising and community events and represent the home positively in the community.
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and collaborate with internal teams.
• Collaborate with other teams at Sakeenah Canada, fostering cross-departmental cooperation.
• Attend staff meetings, training, and complete other duties as needed.

Role Overview:

Setting: In-person
Location: Ottawa
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm, Weekends, Statutory Holiday

Salary: $42,000 Annual 

Status: Contract/ Mat Leave Replacement

This position is a temporary maternity leave replacement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Women’s Studies, Social Justice) is an asset.
• Experience supporting women and children facing poverty, trauma, violence, or homelessness.
• Commitment to anti-racism and Islamic values in community work.
• Strong communication, organization, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach when working with diverse individuals.
• Valid G2 license and access to a vehicle required.
• Ability to perform light maintenance, organize furniture, and moderate lifting.
• Clean police background check (VSC)required.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages and ASL are assets.

What We Offer

• A supportive, mission-driven work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of women and children.
• Be part of a team that values diversity, empathy, and advocacy.

What You'll Do

• As a Caseworker, you’ll provide critical support to clients through individualized case planning, direct advocacy, and connection to essential services. You’ll be both a listener and an advocate—working closely with women and children in their healing journey, often within their own homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Support Plans tailored to client needs.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with women and children.
• Conduct in-home and remote intakes with compassion and professionalism.
• Facilitate access to housing, legal, health, education, and social services.
• Offer consistent follow-up support and decision-making guidance.
• Navigate community systems and collaborate with external service providers.
• Maintain accurate case notes and manage confidential client files.
• May be required to supervise and mentor volunteer or student placement caseworkers.
• Stay informed about local resources, supports, and best practices.
• Uphold all health, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and organizational events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sakeenah Canada.

Role Overview:

Setting: In-person
Location: Ottawa
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week

Schedule: Weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: $21,000 Annual 

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Social Work, Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Justice, or related fields.
• Experience working with vulnerable women and children, especially those facing homelessness, violence, or trauma.
• Understanding and commitment to anti-racism and Islamic-centered care frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed, compassionate decisions.
• Organizational and time-management strengths to handle competing priorities.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and case management software.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a strong asset (e.g., Arabic, Urdu, Somali).
• Must hold a valid G-Class driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.

What We Offer

• A supportive, mission-driven work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of women and children.
• Be part of a team that values diversity, empathy, and advocacy.

Role Overview:

Number of positions available : 2
1 FT + 1 Contract (3 months)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (1)  and Western Ontario ( West of Peel to Windsor) (1)
Setting: In-Person

Schedule: Monday to Friday,  9 am- 5 pm + evenings, weekends and some holidays

Pay Rate: $24/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising revenue through events, campaigns, and direct donor engagement.
• Build and grow relationships with donors, sponsors, masajids, community leaders, businesses, and influencers.
• Establish strong partnerships with masajids, including Jummah and Taraweh collections, workshops, and awareness sessions.
• Secure business and corporate sponsorships aligned with the organization’s mission.
• Plan, execute, and optimize regional fundraising initiatives to meet or exceed targets.
• Leverage personal and regional social media platforms to promote campaigns and appeals.
• Recruit, manage, and motivate volunteers to maximize fundraising outcomes.
• Track donations, report results, and collaborate with finance to ensure transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, stakeholder management, and community development.
• Experience in coordination and leading volunteers.
• Familiar with local community dynamics and culture.
• Strong organizational and project management skills and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills  
• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle
• Fluency in written and spoken English is necessary, any additional languages spoken are an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector check to be submitted prior to start of employment