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Legal Aid Worker
Legal Aid Ontario
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Attend at various office locations in the district to support the Duty Counsel program in that location.
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Program Assistant
Strides Toronto
Toronto, ON
- $46,662 to $54,339 CAD / year
- Full-time
Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families,…
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Street Outreach Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
With support from program leadership, provide enhanced services during extreme cold and extreme heat alerts
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Cantonese Speaking Home Caregiver HCA
Qualicare Homecare, BC
Port Coquitlam, BC · Coquitlam, BC
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…individuals to join our family as Health Care Aides (HCAs) / Personal Support Workers (PSWs) / Caregivers across BC. Qualicare Homecare, BC offers personalized home care services that focus…
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Cantonese Speaking Home Caregiver HCA
Qualicare Homecare, BC
Vancouver, BC
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…individuals to join our family as Health Care Aides (HCAs) / Personal Support Workers (PSWs) / Caregivers across BC. Qualicare Homecare, BC offers personalized home care services that focus…
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Cantonese Speaking Home Caregiver HCA
Qualicare Homecare, BC
Surrey, BC
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…individuals to join our family as Health Care Aides (HCAs) / Personal Support Workers (PSWs) / Caregivers across BC. Qualicare Homecare, BC offers personalized home care services that focus…
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Landlord Tenant Worker - Reaching Home Division
Good Shepherd Centres
Hamilton, ON
- $24.89 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…through the provision of respectful and appropriate housing support services. This may include case management, crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The incumbent must be able to…
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Support Worker
BGC Okanagan
Armstrong, BC
- Part-time
BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time, term, Support Worker for our School Aged Child Care Program at our club in Armstrong. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to helping every child…
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CNC Press Brake Operator
Flynn Group of Companies
BC · British Columbia, Canada
- $35 to $45 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Work with programmer to set up tooling and work offsets to help modify and standardize program parameters as required
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Drop In Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the…
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CNC Press Brake Operator
Flynn Group of Companies
BC
- Full-time
Work with programmer to set up tooling and work offsets to help modify and standardize program parameters as required
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Social Worker MSW, Clinical Programs
Bruyère Health
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Program Support Facilitator- PFT
ErinoakKids Center for Treatment and Development
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
ErinoakKids is currently seeking energetic and compassionate Program Support Facilitator to join our in-centre teams. This role includes elements of both behavioural intervention and…
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Personal Support Worker
Sienna Senior Living
ON · Woodbridge, ON
- Part-time
…a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll form a deep understanding of your residents and their living experience. You will build relationships with…
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Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Duncan, BC
The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s…
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Residential Worker
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Toronto, ON · Brampton, ON
- Part-time
…necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging…
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Shelter Support Worker-Relief
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
London, ON
- Part-time
…clients through active monitoring, intake and administrative support, crisis intervention, and harm reduction practices. This role also collaborates with team members to promote client…
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Shelter Support Worker Women's
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
London, ON
- Full-time
…clients through active monitoring, intake and administrative support, crisis intervention, and harm reduction practices. This role also collaborates with team members to promote client…
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Registered Nurse ICU
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The interdisciplinary team includes: an Advanced Practice Clinical Educator, Social Worker, Clinical Ethicist, Dietician and Physiotherapist.
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Program Support Facilitator- PFT
ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
ErinoakKids is currently seeking energetic and compassionate Program Support Facilitator to join our in-centre teams. This role includes elements of both behavioural intervention and…
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Overnight Shelter Support Worker (Casual)
The Salvation Army in Canada
Port Hardy, BC
- Part-time
The Overnight Shelter Support Worker (Casual) at the Centre of Hope - Mount Waddington Community Ministries, provides a safe and secure environment for guests and visitors. The Incumbent…
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Christmas Admin Assistant
The Salvation Army in Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
The Administrative Support Worker provides support to Saskatoon Temple Community Services on a temporary basis. This includes but is not limited to answering phones, data input and…
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Resource Coordinator
Government of Manitoba
Flin Flon, MB
- Full-time
…principles. Primary duties involve hiring and management family support/direct service workers; ongoing monitoring and reporting regarding compliance with program legislation and policies;…
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Associate Therapist
Centre for Treatment of Sexual Abuse and Childhood Trauma
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Other
…counselling services (depending on training and expertise), support operations and programming, participate in our reduced fee program, contribute to fundraising and outreach initiatives,…
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Job Title Tenant Support Worker
Lookout Housing + Health Society
Courtenay, BC
- Full-time
The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society, including following Lookout’s Code…

CAMH

Program Assistant- Forensic General Unit A

1001 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada

Salary Range: $23.64– $29.15 per hour

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Pay: Salary Range: $23.64– $29.15 per hour
Apply by: Oct 26, 2026
Experience: � 6 months to 1 year of experience in a health‑care or related setting.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

The Program Assistant provides direct and indirect client support, assists clinical staff in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and contributes to the overall functioning of the care unit. Working as part of an interprofessional team, the Program Assistant participates in client monitoring, supports therapeutic activities, documents observations, assists with transfers, and helps maintain safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

� Provide direct and indirect client support under the direction of clinical staff.

� Participate in client assessments and support care interventions as assigned.

� Carry out varying levels of client observation and monitor behavioural changes.

� Communicate behavioural observations, assessments, and client responses verbally and in writing.

� Accompany clients to medical clearances, appointments, and transfers as needed.

� Support and facilitate client participation in individual and group activities.

� Assist with client transportation and collection/delivery of supplies.

� Document observations in clinical records and required documentation tools.

� Identify and report potential crisis situations and intervene when appropriate.

� Contribute to maintaining safe, secure, and therapeutic environmental conditions.

� Promote and support a positive therapeutic milieu for clients.

� Participate in risk management, patient safety, and quality‑improvement activities.

� Collaborate with interprofessional team members and communicate effectively with clients, families, and staff.

� Perform duties in accordance with safety legislation, policies, and professional standards.

Qualifications

Requirements

� Secondary School diploma plus a Personal Care Worker Certificate OR enrollment in a health‑care related program.

� 6 months to 1 year of experience in a health‑care or related setting.

� Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

� Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team.

� Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.

� Ability to work respectfully with diverse client and staff populations.

� Familiarity with clinical care and issues related to mental health and/or addictions.

Nice-to-Haves

� CPR certification.

� Experience assisting with or facilitating therapeutic groups or activities.

� Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in another language.

Salary Range: $23.64– $29.15 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Program Assistant provides direct client support and assists clinical staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment within the Forensic General Unit. Responsibilities include monitoring client behavior, documenting observations, facilitating therapeutic activities, and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Secondary School diploma and a Personal Care Worker Certificate or be enrolled in a health-care related program. Applicants should have 6 months to 1 year of experience in a health-care setting and strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Client support
Clinical monitoring
Behavioral observation
Crisis intervention
Interprofessional collaboration
Documentation
Patient safety
Risk management
Therapeutic environment maintenance
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills

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Keywords

Forensic
Mental health
Addictions
Clinical care
Patient safety
Risk management
Personal Care Worker
Therapeutic milieu
Crisis intervention
Interprofessional team
Documentation
Healthcare
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