Community Development Worker

Position Summary: 

Under the general guidance of the Community Development Advisor, the incumbent will support the agency’s community development initiatives.

Responsibilities and Duties: (but not limited to)

• Assist with organizing meetings, workshops and events to engage the Cooksville community in Mississauga and to engage the Cooksville Neighbourhood Steering Table partners.
• Conduct individual and group surveys.
• Conduct outreach to inform Cooksville residents of community meetings, workshops, opportunities and events.
• Document issues/concerns/feedback provided by community members; build and maintain data/document library as needed.
• Support community development programs and initiatives within Cooksville.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings as required.
• Complete all tasks and responsibilities within assigned timelines.
• Become familiar with agency programs, services, practices and staff.
• Adhere to the mission, guiding principles and values of the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients, staff, and peers, follow agency health and safety protocols and represent Indus in a professional manner at all times.
• Arrive on time and be committed to the agency and the agreed upon contract dates and times.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Applicant must be between the ages of 18 to 30 years (inclusive).
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Preference will be given to applicants currently pursuing or with post-secondary education in community development or related programs.
• Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and to multi-task is required.
• Convey a friendly and professional attitude with visitors in person or by telephone.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proficient at meeting deadlines, and comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer proficiency in Windows Office Suite, internet, and virtual communication platforms.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Able to work as a team with site staff, and sensitive to cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.
• Must commit to full contract duration – dates and times.

Canada Summer Job Opportunities are contract positions, ranging from 6 – 16 weeks during the summer months (May to August) and are contingent on funding approval from the Canada Summer Jobs program. Start dates for positions will vary (between May to July 2026) and all positions will end on August 28th, 2026. Interviews will only be conducted after funding approval has been received.