Canada Summer Jobs 2026 - Community and Social Services Worker – Wellness Services

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 – Wellness Services to support programs in our Markham service location.

Terms & Conditions:

• Salary: $17.60 per hour
• Duration: 8 weeks, duration between Jun 29-August 25
• Work hours: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: In person, at specified office locations
   

Positions:

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of health and wellness programs for newcomers, including workshops, group sessions, focus groups and community events;
• Help co-facilitate program sessions by creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for participants and assist with logistics such as room setup and supply coordination;
• Assist in preparing program materials, including materials for computer literacy programs and wellness-related workshops and trainings;
• Provide support during community events, outreach booths, and special initiatives to enhance awareness and participation in services;
• Reach out to community organizations to help build partnerships and support collaborative wellness initiatives;
• Assist in creating and designing promotional materials (e.g., flyers, posters, social media content) to strengthen outreach efforts;
• Support administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, maintaining program records, and assisting with program evaluations;
• Work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure programs run smoothly and participants have a positive experience;
• Participate in team meetings, share ideas, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of wellness programs and services.

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.