Community support worker jobs in Canada

Find community support worker jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 816
Employers: 250

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $27.85Across 178 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $58,978Across 19 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 2%17 listings
On-site: 97%795 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include Pacific Coast Community Resources (29), Vancouver Coastal Health (25), Excel Society (24).

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

Community support worker jobs in Canada

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Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Crisis Stabilization Space (Nights)
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
London, ON
- $27.14 to $37.26 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Crisis Stabilization Space
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Community Support Worker - Hamilton
Spectrum Care
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as…
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Community Support Worker - Hamilton
Spectrum Care
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
As a Community Support Worker you take on tasks that are dynamic and will depend on the needs and dreams of each person. You will provide assistance with personal activities such as…
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Community Support Worker - School Holiday Programme - Hamilton
Spectrum Care
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
As a Community Support Worker in one of our School Holiday Programmes, you will work as part of a team, dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, secure and healthy space, where…
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Youth Worker (Tillsonburg)
Southwestern Ontario Youth for Christ
Tillsonburg, ON
- Full-time
- Part-time
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Community Support Worker
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
Burnaby, BC
- $27.53 CAD / hour
- Part-time
The Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) is a community living organization that supports people with developmental disabilities across the life span to live a ‘good life.’…
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Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Nanaimo, BC
- Full-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
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Youth Worker Term
Regina Open Door Society
Regina, SK
- Full-time
…to achieve their goals and participate fully in the larger…
Added 15 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker with Overnight Awake Scheduling, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Victoria, BC
- Part-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
Added 16 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Full-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
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Community Support Worker (CSW) Instructor & Program Manager
Oxford International
Vancouver, BC
- $55,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The Community Support Worker, Program Manager will be responsible for the implementation, delivery, ongoing management, and continuous improvement of Oxford International Education Group's…
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Community Support Worker II (Temporary)(CSWII -66.26.13)
Excel Society
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
Daily supporting clients to work towards their Individual Support Plan - client goals and identified measurable outcomes.
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Community Support Worker (Temporary) (CSWI- 66.26.14)
Excel Society
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Daily supporting clients to work towards their Individual Support Plan - client goals and identified measurable outcomes.
Added 16 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker, Temp Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Nanaimo, BC
- Part-time
- Temporary
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
Added 16 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker with Overnight Awake Scheduling, Part Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Parksville, BC
- Part-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
Added 16 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Parksville, BC
- Part-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
Added 16 days ago
TC
Residential Child and Youth Worker with Overnight Awake Scheduling, Part-Time
Taproot Community Support Services
Nanaimo, BC
- Part-time
At Taproot Community Support Services, we’re a 100 percent employee-owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a…
Added 16 days ago
NH
Child & Youth Worker - NH Vancouver
Nisa Helpline
Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
Job Title Child & Youth Worker Job Status Part-time (10-15hrs/week - availability required on both weekdays and weekends)
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Residential Youth Worker - Hourly
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
- $27 CAD / hour
- Full-time
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Residential Youth Worker - Hourly
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Community Support Worker, Supported Living
Inclusion Langley Society
BC
- $27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Temporary
POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker, Supported Living Services
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Community Support Worker, Supported Living
Inclusion Langley Society
BC
- $27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Temporary
POSITION TITLE: Community Support Worker, Supported Living Services
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Community Support Worker - Kelowna
Strive
Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
…individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Community Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program in Kelowna & West…
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Community Support Worker - Lower Mainland (Casual)
Strive
Coquitlam, BC
- Part-time
…individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL)…
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Youth Worker
360°kids
Markham, ON
- $21.2 to $21.29 CAD / hour
- Part-time
360°kids is a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. We have been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for more than 35 years as we work to…
Added 17 days ago
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Resident Services and Winter Respite Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time

Strive

Community Support Worker - Kelowna

Kelowna, BC, V1Y 3H5, Canada

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

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Pay: Pay rate: $27.53/hour *plus benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Strive Living Society is looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our progressive non-profit organization as Community Support Workers in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program in Kelowna & West Kelowna.

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program provides individualized, one-to-one support to adults in their community, with a strong focus on building independence, stability, and quality of life. This role involves supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including those with complex mental health needs, behavioural challenges, and co-occurring conditions, through structured, rehabilitation-focused approaches.

SIL staff work collaboratively to implement person-centred plans that promote skill development, emotional regulation, and meaningful community inclusion

This position typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule. Available lines below:

35 hours/week: Monday–Friday, daytime hours between 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Includes an additional 4-hour house cleaning shift once per month.

18 hours/week: Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Includes an additional house cleaning shift once per month.

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
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 20hrs/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 mental health and/or behavioural needs
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation techniques
Ability to work independently in 1:1, community-based settings
Comfortable navigating unpredictable situations with professionalism and composure
Ability to encourage, motivate and involve clients in community activities.
Professional boundaries
Access to computer and internet
Proven ability to develop rapport with individuals in a variety of contexts.
Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with their families, educational personnel, social workers and resource workers, service providers and partners
Able to self-start, make judgment calls, and create new models/programs as needed
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
Provide feedback and report back to the case management team and Program Manager
Accept and apply feedback from team members
Ability to practice sound judgment

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 to assist you in acquiring some of these requirements):

Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract
Personal vehicle for work and car insurance with a third-party liability of $2 million
Minimum of 1-year of experience (or combination of education and experience)
Positive Behaviour Management Training
Criminal Record Clearance, Ministry of Justice.
First Aid and CPR Certificate
MANDT Training will be offered in house
Food Safe Certificate
2 professional references
University degree or college diploma in a social science program and/or subsequent experience.
*Other requirements which may be specific to the individual(s) served*

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.”

Strive offers fully paid benefits benefits*, great learning and development opportunities, and an engaging, positive environment for a long-term career.

*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 individualized, one-to-one support to adults with diverse abilities to promote independence, stability, and community inclusion. Implement person-centred plans, facilitate skill development, and maintain professional communication with families and service partners.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of one year of experience or a combination of education and experience, along with a Class 5 BC Driver’s License and personal vehicle. Candidates should possess a degree or diploma in a social science program and relevant certifications such as First Aid and CPR.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice
De-escalation techniques
Person-centred planning
Skill development
Emotional regulation
Community inclusion
Case management
Professional boundaries
Crisis management
Communication
Reporting
Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Judgment
Mentoring

Benefits

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

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Supported Independent Living
Social Services
Mental Health
Trauma-informed practice
De-escalation
Person-centred planning
Community support
Case management
First Aid
CPR
Mandt training
Food Safe
Class 5 Driver's License
Non-profit
Rehabilitation
Behavioural challenges
Social science
Municipal Pension Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program

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