Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,301
Employers: 423

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $29.86Across 177 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,461Across 39 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 8%104 listings
On-site: 92%1,194 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Home Instead (38), Fraser Health (35), HealthCareersInSask.ca (33).

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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Justice and Correctional Services - Primary Youth Worker
Cree Nation Government
Oujé-Bougoumou, QC
…the referring schools, the students’ parent/guardian(s), and community partners in taking a collaborative approach to…
Mental Health Worker
Ontario Native Women's Association
Thunder Bay, ON
Full-time
SCSW - Social Community Service Worker Instructor
Discovery Community College
Prince George, BC
Part-time
Discovery Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Community Service Worker (SCSW) to join our dynamic team as an onsite/in-person instructor in our Surrey Campus.
Career Development Practitioner / Facilitator
People Plus Consulting Limited
Halifax, NS · Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Social Worker
Renfrew Victoria Hospital
Renfrew, ON
Full-time
Youth and Family Counsellor, Mental Health Program, Adolescent Psychiatry - BC Children’s Hospital
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Home Support Worker with CareGivers (Brightisle)
Brightisle
Marystown, NL
Full-time
Brightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well-being and to…
Home Support Worker with CareGivers (Brightisle)
Seafair
Marystown, NL
Full-time
Brightisle is a leading provider of health and community care services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We are energized by the challenge to improve our collective health and well-being and to…
Social Service Worker - Ballycliffe
AgeCare
Ajax, ON · AgeCare Ballycliffe
Full-time
The Social Service Worker assists residents and their families by providing support and assessment for resident
Community Support Worker - Lower Mainland
Strive
Coquitlam, BC
Part-time
…adults with various abilities both in their homes and local community. SIL workers are able to follow…
Social Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
$44.85 to $56.02 CAD / hour
Full-time
Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Mobile De-Escalation Team in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!
Relief Youth Worker
Wesley
Hamilton, ON
Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Prince George, BC
$54,300 CAD / year
Full-time
Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Kelowna, BC
Full-time
Employment Resource Advisor / Jr Employment Consultant
WCG Services
Kelowna, BC
Full-time
Employment Consultant (Bilingual) - Fixed Term
WCG Services
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Certified Caregiver in St Albert
Qualicare
Edmonton, AB
$19 to $21 USD / hour
Part-time
Awake Overnight Youth Worker (2026-337-YPS)
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Social Worker | Acute Care
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
Full-time
We are hiring for a casual Social Worker at Penticton Regional Hospital.
personal care attendant - home care
Angels There For You- Home Care
Richmond, BC
Full-time
Supervised Access Worker
Kinark Child and Family Services
Barrie, ON
Full-time
As a member of Kinark’s Supervised Access Program, the Resource Worker manages client related processes and services under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The Resource Worker…
Transplant Licensed Social Worker
BayCare Health System
St. Joseph's, NL · St Josephs, NL
Full-time
…health system in West Central Florida. This Transplant Licensed Social Worker will…
Home Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
Cornwall, ON
Full-time
As a Home Support Worker, you will assist people in your community to live safely in their homes by supporting them with daily tasks and self-care activities.
Home Support Worker (HSW)
CarePartners
Cobourg, ON · Port Hope, ON · Baltimore, 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…
Home Support Worker (HSW)
CarePartners
Omemee, ON · Little Britain, ON · Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, 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…

Strive

Community Support Worker - Lower Mainland

Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1P8, Canada

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

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Responsibilities

Support individuals with diverse abilities in achieving personal goals through one-to-one assistance in their homes and the community. Facilitate rehabilitation programs, monitor health concerns, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure maximum independence.

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 must possess a social science degree or diploma and relevant certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and Food Safe.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

bachelor degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Mental health support
Challenging behaviour management
Community integration
Case management
Professional boundaries
Communication
Reporting
Active lifestyle support
Rehabilitation support
Interpersonal skills
Judgment
Team 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
Paid health bank
Referral bonus program
Milestone rewards
Community member discounts

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Supported Independent Living
Social Services
Mental Health
Community Integration
Rehabilitation
Case Management
First Aid
CPR
Food Safe
Class 5 Driver's License
Non-profit
Multidisciplinary Team
Personal Support
Behaviour Management
Health Care Appointments
Social Science
Disability Support
Outreach

Original job description

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

The Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) is an individualized program that supports participants to achieve their identified personal goals with one-to-one assistance. SIL supports adults with various abilities both in their homes and local community. SIL workers are able to follow rehabilitation intensive programs, to ensure the individual is working towards maximum independence. Some of the tailored supports SIL provides fall under these broad categories: skill development, community Integration: social, recreation and leisure programs, outreach and more.

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 and understanding of Mental Health and Challenging Behaviours
Ability to support individuals with health concerns, and treatment plans, working with multidisciplinary frontline teams, facilitate health care appointments
Familiar with living an active lifestyle
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*

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*

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

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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