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​DATE: October 23, 2025​&nbsp; CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2025&nbsp; LOCATION:&nbsp; Bradford, ON – Bradford House&nbsp; COMPENSATION: $23.07/hr&nbsp; VACANCY: 4&nbsp; WORK TYPE: On-Site&nbsp; JOB ID: 10368128Who We Are&nbsp; LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient. Job Summary&nbsp; The Cook renders a range of services that relate to the operation of the kitchen. These responsibilities include the preparation and service of food for the meals as scheduled and for other special occasions as requested and the storing and stocking of food. Cleaning duties pertaining to maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room, as well as other delegated responsibilities, are included to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen’s food service.&nbsp; Bradford House provides specialized assisted living support to vulnerable older adults with complex needs. Bradford House responds to each resident’s needs, so they can live safely and in good health in&nbsp; the community as they age. Through our care, we aim to postpone for as long as possible, or eliminate, any need for institutional care. Our program offers 24/7 care through our specialized Personal Support Worker (PSW) team, providing such services as assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, laundry services, medication support and escorts to appointments.&nbsp; What You Will DoPrepare/cook the food for scheduled meals, snacks, and other occasions, as requested, according to the menu plan; prepare/cook appropriate food for those on special diets as required.Ensure that the standard of quality for the food service is maintained.Ensure utensils, etc. are available for meals as scheduled.Serve meals at specified times.Clear and clean tables in the dining room area after the mealtime is finished.Clean all dishes, utensils and equipment used in the preparation and service of the food provided by the kitchen.Clean all stoves, refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, pantries and all other equipment and areas that are associated with kitchen food service.Monitor inventory of storage areas and refrigerator/freezer units; accept and store deliveries/food in proper areas and according to policy.Other related duties as assigned by the Food Services CoordinatorWhat You Bring:&nbsp; Must HavesSeveral years of kitchen/cooking experience and/or trainingKnowledge of equipment used in the preparation of foodKnowledge of health standards for the handling and storage of foodKnowledge of nutrition standards and special diet requirementsKnowledge of occupational Health and Safety StandardsValid Food Handler’s CertificateKey Skills and Competencies:Ability to communicate in English, oral and written.Work Environment:&nbsp; Since the workplace involves working in resident/tenant member’s own homes, staff may be subjected to secondhand smoke while performing their job duties.&nbsp; The following physical movements are required as part of the regular routines of the job:&nbsp; Frequency:Standing – ongoing dailyWalking – ongoing dailySitting – 1.5 hrs/day (breaks)Climbing – stairs to staff room and washroomLifting (floor to waist) – twice/week – max. 35 lbsLifting (waist to shoulder) – ongoing daily – under 10 lbsRepetitive bending, lifting, twisting or turning – 2 hrs/dayCrouching – 1-2 times/dayReaching – 1 hour/day sporadicallyKneeling – 1-2 times/dayBending – 1 hour/day, sporadicallyWeight factors - Frequency per day:Under 2 lbs – ongoingUnder 5 lbs – ongoingUnder 10 lbs – 2 hours/day, twice/day15-20 Pounds – 8 times/day20-30 lbs – occasionally, 1-2 times/day30-50 lbs – twice/dayUse of equipment such as a trolley is provided for staff to move heavy items to and from the work/preparation area.What We OfferE-learning program available all year roundCorporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife FitnessAccess to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount programAccess to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion&nbsp; LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.&nbsp; Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

LOFT Community Services

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JOB POSTING 

 Relief Positions 
 Outreach Services/Sheltering sites 
 Job ID: 2025-021 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 

and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 

from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 

compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Overdose Prevention Support Workers – LAUNCH (RELIEF) 
Bargaining Unit - UFCW Local 175 


Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 

organization that has historically served mid-west downtown Toronto, and now provides outreach services to 

across the entire city. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm 

reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to 

serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-sited 

organization. 

We are seeking experienced Overdose Prevention Support Workers who shares our passion for making a 
difference; you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to 
a vision of Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives. 

Striving for excellence in client-centred care and education, you will work as part of the Mobile Covid and Harm 

Reduction Outreach Services (LAUNCH) team. In the role of a LAUNCH Overdose Prevention Support Worker, 

you will provide health information and support on safer injection and consumption, monitor clients for adverse 

reactions, assess, respond to, and support overdose events, and assist in the initiation of emergency responses, 

as necessary. As a member of the LAUNCH team you will assist in educating team members in areas relating to 

overdose response, infection prevention and safer drug consumption for purposes of increasing team capacity to 

support the needs of people who use drugs (PWUD) in sheltering sites. 


The role of OPSW includes in situ harm reduction support for shelter residents self-isolating as per directions from 

Toronto Public Health, to prevent COVID transmission within the shelter system. OPSW’s will mobilize COVID 

response should the need to uplift a new isolation site(s) emerge, and will abide and enforce strict infection 

control measures during overdose response. This position may also require flexibility to work late evenings, 

overnights, and weekends, as required by the covid isolation support function of the job. 


General Responsibilities: 


The OPSW works in tandem with Client Support Workers (CSW) and Harm Reduction Coordinators to assess risk 

factors in sheltering sites for development of effective overdose response strategies. The OPSW leads response 

to overdoses and facilitates drills and simulations for the LAUNCH team, shelter staff and community members. 

The OPSW is expected to facilitate prevention and response work in controlled and uncontrolled settings and is 

responsible for completing quality assurance on all equipment and provides safer injection education and safety 

planning to clients accessing LAUNCH services. The OPSW is responsible for capturing client encounters within 

an agency communication database. 


OPSW relief shits will be offered as either: day, evening, overnight, and weekends. 


Qualifications: 

1. Undergraduate in a relevant discipline from a recognized university or some post-secondary education 
combined with significant experience in health promotion and/or community development or an equivalent 
of work/lived experience. 

2. 2-4 years working in overdose response capacity with people who use drugs, racialized populations, 
Indigenous peoples, people who engage in sex work, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health 
challenges, and people who have experienced trauma 

3. 3-5 years of experience in a community setting should include demonstrated knowledge of community 
resources, harm reduction, and supportive counselling 

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
5. Extensive advocacy, crisis intervention and prevention, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills 

6. Ability to travel across the City of Toronto 

7. Ability to develop and implement harm reduction risk analysis assessments and overdose prevention and 

response protocols 

8. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. 

9. Experience with overdose prevention and responding to overdose emergencies 

10. Proficiency in a language other than English, as well as personal/lived experience of drug use, 

homelessness and/or street involvement are assets. 


Compensation: $30.51/hr to $35.93/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation 


 
 JOB POSTING 

 Relief Positions 
 Outreach Services/Sheltering sites 
 Job ID: 2025-021 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 

and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 

from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 

compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 

send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 

form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

Job ID: 2024-005 
 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check 
as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. Employment 
is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days before starting 
employment. 
 
 


<a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a>

Parkdale Queen West CHC

Overdose Prevention Support Workers – LAUNCH (RELIEF)

JOB POSTING 
 Relief Positions 

JOB ID: 2024-002 
 

PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of 
the communities it serves and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and 
cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including people with 
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full compliance of the 
Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

Client Support Workers – Relief 
Bargaining Unit – UFCW Local 175 


Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 

organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health 

care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we 

are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. 

PQWCHC is a multi-sited organization. 


General Responsibilities: 

The Client Support Worker works within the Homeless and Harm Reduction team, primarily on the first floor and 

the perimeter of the Health Centre, and reports to the Supervisor, Urban Health, Harm Reduction Services. 

Responsible for maintaining an atmosphere of respect and safety, the Client Support Worker engages primarily 

with the most vulnerable individuals who access our services, including those who experience homelessness, 

poverty, mental health challenges, sex workers, and people who use drugs. To do this effectively, our Client 

Support Workers have knowledge and appreciation of the impacts of colonization, violence, and trauma on 

individuals and communities. While this is not a case management position, the Client Support Worker assists 

clients in navigating the centre and its programs and services and on occasion provides support in accessing 

outside resources. Behavioural de-escalation is an almost daily feature of the role both inside the building and in 

the immediate perimeter, and the incumbent will have strong skills in crisis intervention, in developing rapport with 

clients, and in providing support while maintaining strong boundaries. The position provides backup to the Intake 

Worker and performs some scheduling/administrative duties. 


The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university 

or some post-secondary education combined with significant experience in health promotion and/or community 

development. Your 3-5 years of experience in a community setting should include demonstrated knowledge of 

community resources, harm reduction, and supportive counselling. Proficiency in a language other than English, 

as well as personal/lived experience of drug use, homelessness and/or street involvement are assets. 


Compensation: $30.51/hr to $35.93/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation 


If you are interested in joining a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 
 
Job ID: 2024-002 

 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector 
check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. 
Employment is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days 
before starting employment. 
 

<a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a>

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