Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,304
Employers: 425

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $29.92Across 175 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,461Across 39 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 8%104 listings
On-site: 92%1,197 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Home Instead (38), Fraser Health (35), Vancouver Coastal Health (32).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Prince George, BC
$54,300 CAD / year
Full-time
Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Kelowna, BC
Full-time
Employment Resource Advisor / Jr Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Kelowna, BC
Full-time
Employment Consultant (Bilingual) - Fixed Term
WCG Services
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Certified Caregiver in St Albert
Qualicare
Edmonton, AB
$19 to $21 USD / hour
Part-time
Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-337-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Social Worker | Acute Care
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
Full-time
We are hiring for a casual Social Worker at Penticton Regional Hospital.
personal care attendant - home care
Angels There For You- Home Care
Richmond, BC
Full-time
Supervised Access Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
Barrie, ON
Full-time
As a member of Kinark’s Supervised Access Program, the Resource Worker manages client related processes and services under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The Resource Worker…
Transplant Licensed Social Worker
BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's, NL · St Josephs, NL
Full-time
…health system in West Central Florida. This Transplant Licensed Social Worker will…
Home Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
Cornwall, ON
Full-time
As a Home Support Worker, you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.
Home Support Worker (HSW)
CarePartners
Cobourg, ON · Port Hope, ON · Baltimore, ON
Part-time
…nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces…
Home Support Worker (HSW)
CarePartners
Omemee, ON · Little Britain, ON · Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
Part-time
…nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces…
Relocation Consultant (Independent Contractor) - Vancouver, BC
Relocity
Vancouver, BC
…blend of mobility software solutions and high-touch destination services. Our personalized digital transferee experience accommodates all mobile talent and is enabled by our AI-driven…
Clinical Social Worker w/ Authorized Practice Endorsement
Lifemark Health Group
Saskatoon, SK
Full-time
Are you a passionate Social Worker seeking a collaborative healthcare community where you can help us achieve our bold vision? Lifemark strives to optimize integrated health services for…
Home Support Worker with CareGivers (Brightisle)
Brightisle
Bonavista, NL
Full-time
Brightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well-being and to…
Community Support Worker
enCompass Community Safety Agency Society
Edmonton, AB
$21.22 to $26.52 CAD / hour
Part-time
…change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder. We do this through preventative…
Registered Counselling Therapist or Social Worker Clinical Spec.
Lifemark Health Group
Dartmouth, NS
Full-time
Position Title: Social Worker Clinical Specialist or Registered Counselling Therapist
Social Worker
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the…
Developmental Support Worker - Day and Night Positions Available
Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North
Grande Prairie, AB
Full-time
About Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN):
Community Support Worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources
Nanaimo, BC
$27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Full-time
As our Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower…
Registered Caregiver- Happy Valley Victoria BC (Driver Preferred)
TheKey
Happy Valley, BC
$21 to $25 CAD / hour
Part-time
Shelter Worker Casual
The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory
Gibsons, BC · Sunshine Coast Ministries
Part-time
Social Worker
Spectrum Health Care
Toronto, ON
Part-time
We are currently hiring Social Workers to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community care model in Toronto.
Community Rehabilitation Counsellor, Part Time, Community Brain Injury Services
Providence Care
Kingston, ON
Part-time
Under the direction of the Service Coordinator of the Community Brain Injury Services (CBIS), the Community Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC) will be responsible for assessment and…

Pacific Coast Community Resources

Community Support Worker

Nanaimo, BC, V9S 2B7, Canada

Pay: $27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026

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Responsibilities

The Community Support Worker provides direct care and support to individuals in staffed homes, focusing on fostering independence and community integration. Responsibilities include managing personal service plans, administering medication, and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 education and a Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent, along with at least two years of experience in social services or healthcare. Essential certifications include Emergency First Aid/CPR, Food Safe, and a valid class 4 driver's license.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

high school
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Caregiving
Behaviour management
Mental health support
Addiction support
Medication administration
Personal service planning
Documentation
Advocacy
Communication
First aid
CPR
Food safety
Computer literacy
Teamwork
Conflict resolution

Benefits

Medical care
Dental care
Vision care
On-the-job training
Career development opportunities
Competitive salary

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Community Support Worker
Social Services
Healthcare
Mental Health
Addictions
Behaviour Management
Personal Service Plans
Medication Administration
First Aid
CPR
Food Safe
Case Management
Trauma-Informed Practice
Diversity and Inclusion
Disability Support
Community Integration
Driver's License
PHI
Documentation

Original job description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

About the role

As our Community Support Worker, you will work as part of a vibrant team to provide care and support to people living in staffed homes within their community. You’ll encourage and empower the people we support to be independent and self-determining and to live the life they envision while maintaining excellent standards of care, health, and safety. Your natural ability to care for others and work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team will allow you to influence your team’s success.

Core Responsibilities

Ensure the supported persons’ rights and choices are respected and advocate as needed
Interact effectively with people we support
Empower the people we support to be full citizens of their community
Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of Personal Service Plans
Foster positive relationships with persons’ family members, professionals, co-workers, and members of the community
Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration
Excellent understanding of behaviour management principles and strategies including mental health needs
Record the daily activity and personal health information (PHI) of the people we support on our case management database
To work in conjunction with the people we support to ensure their home is clean and well maintained at all times, including daily food preparation and light housekeeping duties

You will have

Grade 12 education
Community Support Worker Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience in community social services/health care
Experience with Mental Health and Addictions *
Current Emergency First Aid/CPR and Food Safe certificates
Previous behaviour management course/training
Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with team members, professionals, families, and community members
Non-verbal communication skills
Restricted class 4 driver’s licence (for Full-Time positions)
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Criminal record clearance for children and vulnerable adults
TB Test
Moderate computer literacy
Eligibility to work in Canada

Why join Pacific Coast Community Resources?

PCCR offers work you can feel fulfilled by through quality programs and services to people who live with disabilities that promote independence, self-growth, and community integration. PCCR is steadily growing, creating dynamic environments to work and learn. We encourage you to partner with us in fostering healthy, energetic lives by showcasing your passion for care, connecting to the communities we serve and collaborating in our culture of teamwork that makes PCCR a great place to work.

What we offer

On-the-job training: MANDT, JOHS, Diversity and Inclusion, Medication Safety,
Confidentiality and Privacy, Trauma-Informed Practice, First Aid and CPR re-certification
Community involvement
An inclusive, supportive work environment
Competitive Salary $27.53 – $31.57 per hour
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care benefits package
Career development opportunities

We believe that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make services better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Our goal is to ensure at every interaction all are welcome, comfortable, and safe.

At Pacific Coast Community Resources, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

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