Social & community services jobs in Canada (3,591 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,591
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%3,338 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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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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Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor II
Edgewood Health Network Inc
Nanaimo, BC
- $64,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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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
…adults with various abilities both in their homes and local community. SIL workers are able to follow…
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Social Worker BSW, Long Term Care
Fraser Health Authority
Mission, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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…
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Social Worker BSW, Home Health - Home Health - Mission
Fraser Health Authority
Mission, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker - Community Fraser South
Fraser Health Authority
Langley (District), BC · City of Langley, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Indigenous Health Liason Social Worker to join our Fraser South Community Team located in Langley, B.C. This position is available until…
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Social Worker, MSW - Peritoneal Dialysis
Fraser Health Authority
Surrey, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations, provides comprehensive social worker services and therapeutic…
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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…
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Social Services Manager I - NU
The Salvation Army in Canada
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Resident Services and Winter Respite Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Resident Services & Winter Respite Department
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Peer Support Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every…
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Thrive Part Time Youth Worker
Covenant House Toronto
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, ON
- Part-time
…homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every…
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Social Worker, MSW
Mackenzie Health
Vaughan, ON
- $47.86 to $60.98 CAD / hour
- Full-time
The Social Worker, CCP will practice within the interprofessional team model and be responsible for providing psychosocial assessment and support discharge planning, counseling, financial…
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Home Support Worker/Homemaker
Fort William First Nation
Fort William Indian Reserve No. 52, ON · Fort William First Nation, Ontario
- Part-time
The Homemaker will report to and be under direct supervision of the Social Services Manager.
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Youth Worker
BGC Okanagan
West Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
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Employment Consultant
Women's Employment Resource Centre
London, ON
- Full-time
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Music Therapist
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster, BC
- $40.19 to $50.2 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Social Worker, Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach
Fraser Health Authority
Abbotsford, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults? Join our team as a Geriatric Psychiatry Outreach Social Worker, where your expertise, compassion, and commitment will help…
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Social Worker, MSW - Delta Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Delta, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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…
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Social Worker, MSW - Fraser Canyon Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Other
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from
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Social Worker, In-Patient Psychiatry
Fraser Health Authority
Burnaby, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
- Other
Join Our Team and Empower Lives Through Social Work!
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Addiction and Mental Health Worker, Youth Housing
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
London, ON
- $27.14 to $30.01 CAD / hour
- Full-time
When individuals in our community experience a serious mental health or addiction concern, they deserve a response that is person-centred and supportive, while focusing on personal dignity…
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Addiction & Mental Health Worker, Transitional RTF & Youth Housing
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
ON
- $27.14 to $37.26 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Every person in our community has the right to safe, affordable, quality housing and to live with dignity and as much independence and choice as possible.
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Home Support Worker (HSW)
Bayshore
Petrolia, ON
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its…

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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Job details

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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