Community Safety Host Initiative - CSHI

This research captures what our hosts live every day: safety grows from connection, trust, and showing up for people. Appreciative of UWinnipeg for sharing these insights.

Research supports safer communities | University of Winnipeg News UWinnipeg Urban and Inner-City Studies Associate Professor, Julie Chamberlain, is wrapping up two multi-year research projects – one working to make city and provincial spaces more inclusive, and one that helps neighbourhoods access safety resources.

At Millennium Library!
Talk to a Community Helper about supports for persons with disabilities.

Winnipeg Public Library
Sara Riel Inc.

We are officially reopening applications for the Community Safety Host Position!

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Apply by filling out our online application form:
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Zoongizi Ode (Formerly Fearless R2W) & Persons Community Solutions Ltd. have partnered to create the Community Safety Hosts Initiative, an alternative to traditional security roles in facilities that provide public services (e.g., libraries, access centers).

Employed by PCS as Security Guards, Community Safety Hosts receive 130+ hours of specialized training and 3 months of field support to ensure a trauma-informed, harm reduction approach in welcoming and assisting individuals accessing critical services.

Key Responsibilities:

➤Provide barrier-free, welcoming support in public service spaces.
➤Offer warm handoffs and system navigation assistance to those seeking help.
➤Work in-person, full-time (35-40 hours per week).

We strongly encourage applicants with lived experience to apply. Join us in creating safer, more inclusive spaces.
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Apply today by filling out our online form
pcs-scp.ca/careers/community-safety-host/
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