Canada Summer Jobs 2026 - Social Services Assistant 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 Social Services Assistants 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 York Centre- 3636 Steeles Ave. East, Markham L3R1K9

Positions:

Job Title: Social Services Assistant (2 openings)

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to LINC walk-in clients and students;
• Support teachers in the classroom, as needed;
• Assist literacy students with conversation practice;
• Support the LINC team in planning and researching outreach activities;
• Conduct research on LINC and ESL programs, as required;
• Assist the LINC Coordinator and LINC Assistant with administrative tasks;
• Help organize and maintain teaching materials;
• Support front desk, reception, and registration for clients for agency programs;
• Answer Newcomer clients’ inquiries and schedule appointments;
• Help clients identify their needs and find relevant information and community resources;
• Update agency database and maintain participants’ confidential records.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of programs and activities for newcomers and their families;
• Support outreach and promotional efforts for settlement programs and services through research and information gathering;
• Support appointment scheduling using Outlook and assist in preparing documents such as memos;
• Prepare program spaces by arranging materials, equipment, and other required resources;
• Support program registration, share relevant information with clients, and ensure staff are kept informed as needed.

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*;
• 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;
• (* International students are not eligible)
• A clear, mandatory Vulnerable Sector Screening-Police Reference Check.