About US
Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community need and priorities as outlined in Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. We have a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people.
Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts to address homelessness and its devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighborhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can, and will, end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.
Our programs involve both housing (capital project funding, property management and sourcing access to new or existing units for client use) and supportive services for individuals in or seeking access to housing programs. We believe in finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the individualized supports required by the client to remain in a home.
For further information visit: http://homewardtrust.ca/.
Homelessness Reduction Innovation - Landlord Partnership Liaison
Project Title: Landlord Engagement Accelerator & Rapid Housing Reserve Fund Pilot
Project Duration: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026
Reporting To: Manager, Landlord Relations
Location: Edmonton, AB
About the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF)
The Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) is a national initiative led by the Government of Canada and administered by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) to accelerate reductions in homelessness through innovative, system-level interventions. HRIF provides one-time funding to communities to design, test, and implement creative approaches that remove barriers to housing, integrate culturally appropriate practices, and achieve measurable reductions in homelessness.
Position Summary
Homeward Trust Edmonton is seeking a collaborative and solutions-driven Landlord Partnership Liaison to help deliver the Landlord Engagement Accelerator component of the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund (HRIF) Pilot. This role is focused on building and maintaining strategic relationships with private market landlords to increase access to affordable housing for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
The Landlord Partnership Liaison will act as the primary contact between Homeward Trust and participating property owners, offering hands-on support, risk mitigation tools, and training that promote long-term housing stability for tenants. This position is key to reducing barriers to housing and preventing the loss of affordable units from the rental market.
Duties and Responsibilities
Landlord Recruitment and Engagement
Proactively identify, recruit, and onboard landlords and property managers interested in providing affordable units for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Promote the benefits of participating in the Landlord Engagement Accelerator, including rent guarantees, risk mitigation supports, and barrier reduction tools.
Coordinate communication and relationship management with participating landlords throughout the project lifecycle.
Support and Education
Deliver training sessions and provide ongoing tenancy support resources to landlords, including education on trauma-informed practices, Housing First principles, and equity-focused engagement.
Serve as a problem-solving liaison for conflict resolution between landlords and tenants.
Provide coaching to help landlords navigate tenant challenges related to income, credit, rental history, or other risk factors.
Operational and Financial Support

Please refer the Job description for details