Social & community services jobs in Canada (3,686 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,686
Employers: 1,740

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $24.20Across 1,587 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $61,264Across 75 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: 4%149 listings
On-site: 93%3,427 listings

Not specified: 3% (108 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (88), Vancouver Coastal Health (77), COMPASSION HOMECARE (59).

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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Social Worker
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Social Worker is responsible for the delivery of trauma- informed care for people who may have or have experienced homelessness; severe…
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
St. Anthony, NL
- Full-time
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Registered Psychotherapist
NuVista Mental Health
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Social Worker - Income Support
Government of Yukon
Whitehorse, YT
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
Carbonear, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
Chapel Arm, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
Whitbourne, NL
- Full-time
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Community Support Worker - High Intensity Supports at Home Program
CarePartners
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-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…
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Home Support Worker (HSW)
CarePartners
Trenton, 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…
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Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) - MHSU Outpatient Services
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Temporary
Come work as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
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Addictions Counsellor, Problem Gambling and Behavioural Addictions
Adapt
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
Corner Brook, NL
- Full-time
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Caregiver/ Care Aide
Qualicare
Victoria, BC
- $22 to $26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Brightisle
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Seafair
St. Anthony, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Seafair
Corner Brook, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Seafair
St. John's, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Seafair
Carbonear, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
Seafair
Chapel Arm, NL
- Full-time
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Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support
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Whitbourne, NL
- Full-time
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Child & Youth Worker - NH Windsor
Nisa Foundation
Windsor, ON
- Up to $18 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Community Support Worker II- (Beaumont) (CSW II- CS.26.01) (Driving & Vehicle Required)
Excel Society
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Contributing to assessing client(s)’ service needs and/or accompanying client(s)’ to available relevant assessment services.
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Senior Youth Worker
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
- $29 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Community Mental Health Worker - ICM/Transition - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winkler, MB
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Forensic Community and Liaison Social Worker BSW, FPSC Clinics, Minimum and Medium Security Units
Provincial Health Services Authority
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at…

Seafair

Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support

St. John's, NL, Canada

$19.08 per hour as per collective agreement · Full-time

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Pay: $19.08 per hour as per collective agreement
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health disorders; or
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 21, 2026

Original job description

At MOMENTUM, our focus is on enhancing futures! We offer programs to individuals who have a developmental and/or intellectual disability to help them live healthy and active lives in their communities. Our programs provide a stable, supportive environment for our residents so they can maintain independence in daily living. We know our clients are happier at home and in their communities, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay there. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality because we know people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.

We are currently looking to hire candidates for our location(s) in: St. John's / Metro, NL

The Opportunity:

We look for candidates that fit in with Momentum's core values: Integrity; Quality; Community; Action; Fun

A Developmental Support Worker must have excellent decision making and problem-solving skills; must be caring and enjoy working with others; have a good work ethic; possess a positive attitude; be a supporting team member; and can build positive relationships with the clients in our care, helping them to work towards their independence where possible.

The DSW is responsible for:

Assisting residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitoring for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities
Identifying a crisis, defuse the situation, determine an intervention strategy, and contact necessary supports
Helping all residents in making healthy choices and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
Planning and supporting residents in daily activities, which may include, but not limited to, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
Monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents.
Assisting residents with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
Completing required, on-going training within Momentum and the Regional Health Authority required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

Minimum requirements:

Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or
Social Service Worker Diploma, Community Support Worker Diploma, Human Services Diploma, or
Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health disorders; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Conditions of Employment:

Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
Medical certificate indicating good health
Negative TB skin test
Up-to-date immunization record
Clear Record of Conduct

Not quite there? Momentum provides Pre-Employment Training in:

Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

Abilities required:

Drivers License
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent report writing abilities
Commitment to training and development

Salary:

$19.08 per hour as per collective agreement
This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees

Hours of Work:

This position is Casual, leading to Full-Time.

For more information about Momentum, please visit our website at: https://momentumsupport.ca/

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Responsibilities

The Developmental Support Worker assists residents in maintaining healthy lifestyles, monitors health and behavior changes, and manages crisis situations. They also support daily activities such as household chores, recreational tasks, and personal hygiene to promote independence.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-secondary education in social services or 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Required documentation includes a valid Driver's License, CPR/First Aid Certificate, and a clear record of conduct.

Skills

Decision making
Problem solving
Crisis intervention
Communication skills
Report writing
Personal hygiene assistance
Patient monitoring
Teamwork
Relationship building
Conflict de-escalation
Daily living support

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Keywords

Developmental Support
Intellectual Disability
Mental Health
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
CPR
First Aid
Social Service Worker
Community Support
Human Services
Healthcare Quality
Unionized

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