Canada Summer Jobs 2026 - Event Organizer Position (2 Openings)

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 2 Event Organizers to support programs in our Scarborough 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 Scarborough Centre- 325 Bamburgh Circle # A107, Scarborough, M1W 3Y1

Positions:

Job Title: Event Organizer (2 openings)

Work Location: Scarborough Centre- 325 Bamburgh Circle # A107, Scarborough M1W 3Y1

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing festival events and summer programs for newcomers, including immigrant children, youth, seniors, and women;
• Coordinate logistics for events, including venue setup, scheduling, and on-site support;
• Assist in developing proposals and planning documents for events and activities;
• Support front desk operations by welcoming newcomers and service users, responding to in-person and phone inquiries, and directing clients appropriately;
• Manage appointment scheduling and program registrations, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up with clients;
• Maintain organized front desk procedures, including client intake, record keeping, and general reception duties;
• Provide administrative support, including filing, organizing documents, data entry, and managing office supplies;
• Assist clients in identifying their needs and connect them with appropriate community resources and settlement services;
• Provide hands-on guidance in using technology to access community and government services;
• Conduct outreach to promote agency community events, programs, and services to the community;
• Create social media content and promotional materials to increase program visibility and promote the centre’s and agency’s services;
• Update and maintain participants’ confidential records in the agency database;

 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.