Social & community services jobs in Canada (3,592 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,592
Employers: 1,721

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $24.08Across 1,563 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%1 listing
Hybrid: 4%144 listings
On-site: 93%3,339 listings

Not specified: 3% (108 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (82), Vancouver Coastal Health (66), 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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- Full-time
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Strive

Community Support Worker - Coquitlam, Weekends

Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1P8, Canada

Pay rate: $27.53/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements. · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: Pay rate: $27.53/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Job type: Part-time
Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Working hours: 20 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 31, 2026

Original job description

Strive Living Society is looking for a Community Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to an adult in our Hybrid Supported Home Share Program.

The successful candidate will provide individualized support focused on maintaining a safe and meaningful daily routine, promoting community inclusion, and supporting the individual’s quality of life and personal goals.

This position involves supporting an individual with high support needs, including significant self-injurious behaviours. We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, consistent, and comfortable following established behavioural support and safety protocols.

Weekend shifts are 8 hours per day on Saturdays and Sundays, with some flexibility around the specific start and end times.

Why work for Strive?

Employer paid Criminal Record Check Clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings (First Aid, CPR, Mandt, etc.) and professional development
Employer paid extended health benefits including prescription medication, paraprofessional services, vision, etc. *
Employer paid dental benefits including orthodontic coverage *
Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) *
Employer paid Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Casual employees are provided up to an additional 10.2% of wages in lieu of benefits
Reimbursement to upgrade to Class 4 BCDL if required (one time only upon successful acquisition)
Competitive paid annual vacation
Generous statutory holiday pay
Generous paid Health Bank
Flexible schedules to accommodate life/work balance
Referral bonus program
An inclusive environment with team building events and cultural celebrations
Health and wellness activities and incentives
Milestone rewards
Access to community member discounts
Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth

Pay rate: $27.53/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.

*Some benefits have eligibility requirements of surpassing three (3) months and securing a regular position of 20 hours/week or more. The benefits and criteria may change from time to time at the discretion of Strive.

The ideal applicant shall possess:

Experience supporting individuals with complex or challenging behaviours, including self-injurious behaviours
Experience following behavioural support plans, safety plans, protocols, and structured routines
Experience and comfort providing full personal care and hygiene support
Experience with or willingness to learn medication administration
Experience and understanding of developmental disabilities, mental health, and challenging behaviours
Ability to remain calm, consistent, and responsive during behavioural escalation or crisis situations
Ability to create and maintain a meaningful and engaging routine
Ability to encourage independence while providing the appropriate level of support
Ability to support walks, community outings, and recreational activities
Ability to establish rapport while maintaining clear and firm professional boundaries
Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills
Ability to complete daily documentation using a Microsoft-based database
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Access to a computer and reliable internet
Physical ability to safely perform all duties required of the position

Job qualifications include (if you do not have all of these, but demonstrate you are a good fit for the position, Strive may be able assist you to acquire some of these requirements):

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Diploma or degree in Community Support, Social Services, Human Services, or a related field preferred
Criminal Record Check clearance through the Ministry of Justice
First Aid and CPR Certificate
MANDT Training – provided in-house
Positive Behaviour Support/Management training considered an asset
FoodSafe Certificate
Two professional references
Other training or requirements specific to the individual being supported

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Strive is a non-profit registered charity providing residential and community inclusion supports to children, youth, adults, and older adults throughout the lower mainland since 1988. If you can relate to our mission and vision, we want you to work for us!

Strive’s Mission is “To partner with individuals of diverse abilities to lead healthy, fulfilling lives by providing a foundation of support.”

Strive’s Vision is “Building a continuum of services to support the needs of individuals at every stage of life.”

*without precedence and without prejudice*

Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.

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Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support to an adult in a hybrid supported home share program, focusing on daily routines and community inclusion. Manage high support needs, including self-injurious behaviours, while following established safety and behavioural protocols.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience and a diploma or degree in a related field is preferred. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm during crises, and relevant certifications like First Aid and CPR.

Skills

Community support
Behavioural support
Crisis intervention
Personal care
Medication administration
Documentation
Communication
Observation
Conflict resolution
Safety protocols
Routine management
Independence promotion
Professional boundaries
Microsoft database
First aid
CPR

Benefits

Criminal record check clearance
Paid orientations
Paid trainings
Extended health benefits
Dental benefits
Municipal pension plan
Employee and family assistance program
Vacation pay
Statutory holiday pay
Paid health bank
Referral bonus program
Milestone rewards
Community member discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Community Support Worker
Hybrid Supported Home Share
Developmental disabilities
Mental health
Self-injurious behaviours
Behavioural support plans
Safety plans
Personal care
Hygiene support
Medication administration
Crisis situations
Documentation
Microsoft-based database
First Aid
CPR
MANDT Training
Positive Behaviour Support
FoodSafe
Social Services
Human Services
Non-profit
Community inclusion
Residential support

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