Canada Summer Jobs 2026 - Community and Social Services Worker

The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to assist newcomers in adapting to Canadian life in their neighborhood and to provide support to Canadians in building a stronger community. The mission of TCCSA is to enhance the well-being and resilience of diverse communities by strengthening competencies and fostering participation through effective and professional human services.

TCCSA is seeking 1 Community and Social Services Worker to support programs in our Markham service location.

Terms & Conditions:

• Salary: $17.60 per hour
• Duration: 8 weeks, duration between Jun 1 to July 27
• Work hours: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: In person, at specified office locations

Positions:

Job Title: Community and Social Services Worker (1 opening)

Work Location: 3636 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 213A, Markham, Ontario L3R 1K9

Responsibilities:

• Help set up and run major community events and programs;
• Talk with community members and provide basic information or support;
• Help organize supplies, set up rooms, and keep spaces welcoming;
• Assist with making phone calls, emails, and simple office tasks (i.e. copying papers, and organizing files);
• Support staff with day-to-day operations;
• Attend team meetings and share ideas on how to better help our community;
• Promote programs and services by handing out flyers or helping with social media;
• Help prepare materials like flyers, posters, and activity supplies;
• Keep records of programs attendees or services users;
• Support our outreach efforts by handing out information or helping at booths;
• Work with staff and volunteers as part of a team;

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be between the age of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the start of employment in order to meet Canada Summer Jobs funding requirement;
• 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*; (* International students are not eligible)
• Be legally entitled to work in accordance with Ontario legislation and regulations;
• Ability to work flexible hours as required;
• Must commit to full contract duration;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, ability to communicate in a second language commonly used by clientele a strong asset;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Able to work independently and be a good team player;
• Able to multi-task and set priorities;
• Able to travel to other TCCSA service locations to complete assigned tasks;
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and data entry/management;
• A clear, mandatory Vulnerable Sector Screening-Police Reference Check.