Social & community services jobs in Canada (3,585 jobs)

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Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,585
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%143 listings
On-site: 93%3,333 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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Addictions and Mental Health Worker
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ON · Sudbury, ON
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ON · Sudbury, ON
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- Full-time
Through in-depth psychosocial assessments, the Social Worker will identify child and family strengths, stressors, problem-solving abilities, dynamics, interactions, attitudes, feelings and…
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Social Worker MSW - Neonatal ICU
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
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- Part-time
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Social Worker, Acute & Sub-acute Care
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Chilliwack, BC
- Part-time
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- From $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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- From $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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- $19 to $22 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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Chilliwack, BC
- $44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
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- From $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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- $17 to $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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- From $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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- Full-time
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- From $24.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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- From $24.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- On-site
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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
Working hours: 18 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 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. We're looking for casual and part-time workers.

Available lines: 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. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to implement person-centred plans and report on client progress.

Requirements

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

Skills

Trauma-informed practice
De-escalation techniques
Person-centred planning
Community inclusion
Mental health support
Behavioural support
Case management
Report writing
Professional boundaries
Crisis intervention
Skill development
Emotional regulation
Communication
Judgment
Collaboration

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
Health bank
Referral bonus program
Milestone rewards
Community member discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Supported Independent Living
Non-profit
Mental health
Trauma-informed practice
De-escalation
Person-centred planning
Community inclusion
Class 5 Driver’s License
First Aid
CPR
Mandt Training
Food Safe
Case management
Social science
Rehabilitation
Behavioural challenges
Municipal Pension Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Professional boundaries
Multi-disciplinary team

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