All administration staff are employees of Nelson CARES Society. Agency values are based on social justice, safety, dignity, respect for diversity, and equity. Activities are carried out within an anti-poverty, anti-oppressive and anti-violence context. Confidentiality is expected at all times. This position is a temporary part-time role intended to provide coverage during an employee leave. [...]
Enter the Nelson CARES Society fundraising summer raffle for your chance to win a Pedego Avenue Electric Bike. All proceeds from the raffle go to support the Advocacy Centre. The Pedego Element E- Bike (FMV $2000) will help you get up and down all of Nelson's hills. Thank you to Mike from Pedego for generously [...]
The Emergency Shelter Worker completes resident intake and monitors and attends to the well being and safety of residents during their shift. Maintains a comfortable, clean, and safe environment. This is a benefited position upon successful completion of the probation or trial period. Job Posting #6_2026_EHS Classification: Temporary Part-Time (ESW4) Shift Details: Schedule A: Wednesday, [...]
The Emergency Shelter Worker completes resident intake and monitors and attends to the well being and safety of residents during their shift. Maintains a comfortable, clean, and safe environment. This is a benefited position upon successful completion of the probation or trial period. Job Posting #8_2026_EHS Classification: Temporary Part-Time (ESW4) Shift Details: Schedule A: Sunday, [...]
The Residential Transition Support Worker will facilitate the movement of Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter persons-served along the housing continuum and act as a bridge to more stable housing and support services. Support services include employment and life skills programs, medical services, addictions treatment or mental health services. Individualized personal service plans will be developed with [...]
Assist the Human Resources (HR) Director in completing HR-related tasks in support of the Executive Director and Program Managers. If you are interested in applying for this position, click here.
NCOH is providing ongoing information regarding Services in Nelson for those in need. Please click on the link for the current State of Services in Nelson: Winter 2026 State of Services
Nelson CARES Society’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event happening on Saturday, Feb 28th will have hundreds of Nelsonites walking together in the chilly, dark streets. Each person has asked their friends, family and co-workers to support their walk with a donation. Everything raised goes directly to support the Ready for Home program that [...]
Please find the link for the Nelson CARES Society annual report for 2024-2025 below. Click Here
The 15th Annual Report Card on Homelessness highlights the current state of homelessness in Nelson, and how we can work together to address it. Numbers tell a story that cannot be ignored. Importantly, it raises the voices of community members experiencing homelessness and service providers who need to be heard in the development of meaningful [...]
