Community Program Worker

Job Title

Community Program Worker

Number of Vacancies

8

Contract Type

Short Term Summer Contract (Full-Time, 8 or 12 weeks dependent on confirmation of funding - Canada Summer

Jobs Initiative)

Posting Date

April 2nd, 2026

Deadline Date

April 16th, 2026

Posting Type

External

Supervisor

Manager, Community Engagement

Manager, Settlement Programs

Manager, Allied Health and Service & Care Pathways

Location

• AccessPoint on Jane
• AccessPoint on Danforth
• Occasional travel to other sites as required

Short Description

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a future in which diverse individuals, families and communities can achieve health with dignity.

NOTE: To be eligible to apply for this position you must:

• Be between 15 – 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

NOTE: As per the Canada Summer Jobs 2026 Applicant Guide - International students are not eligible participants.

• International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative. As such, applicants must meet the requirements indicated above; and applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from newcomer, racialized and 2SLGBTI+ communities, is highly encouraged.

All positions are contingent on funding. Duration of the contract is also contingent on funding.

********************************************************************************************** WE ARE HIRING THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY PROGRAM WORKERS

NOTE: You can apply to more than one position and efforts will be made to align candidate interest with opportunity but flexibility in assigned position is required.

AccessPoint on Danforth (7 positions)

❖ 2x: Scarborough Cycles Program (experience in bike repair and commuting on a bike is required, community development background an asset)

• 1x: GreenAccess (Gardening) Program (experience with program design and facilitation, working outdoors in all conditions is required)
• 1x: Community Services Program (experience working with seniors, in social work and community development an asset)
• 1x: Community Resource Centre Program (experience working in social work and community development an asset)
• 1x: Family Resource Program (experience working with children an asset)
• 1x: Youth Program (experience in youth services and community connections programs an asset)

AccessPoint on Jane (1 position)

• 1x: Newcomer Integration and Settlement Program (experience working with families and children 6-12 years, community development background an asset)

NOTE: All staff are expected to work on-site maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols and may be required to travel to and work at other sites as required.

Complete COIVD-19 vaccination is mandatory.

All positions contribute to our COVID-19 response efforts.

Detailed

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance and support to the coordination of programs, services and events
• Conduct outreach to the community, provide information, and promote programs and activities
• Support administrative aspects of programs, including registrations, permission forms, attendance, report writing, evaluations, program documentation
• Work with team and with other departments to provide collaborative programming
• Provide non-judgmental, inclusive support to program participants
• Screening program (at front entrance in PPE asking clients health questions prior to allowing entrance)
• Other duties, relevant to the position, as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• An interest in working in community-based organizations – relevant experience in the position applied of interest e.g., gardening, food service, program planning, cycling for the community worker positions is an asset
• An understanding of social determinants of health and issues faced by vulnerable communities
• Familiar with Taylor Massey neighbourhood, including Crescent Town, Teesdale and Oakridge neighbourhoods (east end); and Syme-Woolner, Weston and Mount-Dennis neighbourhoods (west end)
• Commitment to work from an integrated anti-oppression framework
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan and organize activities and to take initiative and work independently
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, internet, spreadsheets, MS office, publisher, PowerPoint
• Ability to think innovatively to promote programs utilizing Canva or other graphic design tools is an asset
• A second language is an asset
• Work evenings and weekends as required
• Punctual, reliable, proactive communicator
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs required for most positions – please indicate any physical limitations/requirements

Salary: $18.60 per hour

Hours: 35 per week

Locations:

• East satellite location AccessPoint on Danforth (3079 Danforth Ave.)
  • West satellite location AccessPoint on Jane (761 Jane St., 2nd Floor)
  • Occasional travel to other sites as required

Bargaining Unit: This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Mandatory Dates:

• Interviews will be scheduled between April 14th – 24th, 2026

• Start Date will be Monday, June 1st, 2026

Application

Method

Please follow This Link to see our postings and apply for the role.

No phone calls please

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, lotions, hairspray etc.) while at the Centre.