Community Health Worker
Full-time, Contract Position (35 hours per week, Oct. 2026 to Jul. 2027)
$31.02 to $36.74 per hour (salary commensurate on experience)
(Filling of Vacancy)
About Unison:
Unison Health and Community Services is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves neighbourhoods in North West Toronto. Operating out of six locations, Unison offers core services that include primary health care, counselling, health promotion, Early Years programs, legal services, harm reduction programs, housing assistance, adult protective services, Pathways to Education™ and a Diabetes Education Program. Unison’s mission is working together to deliver accessible and high-quality health and community services that are integrated, respond to needs, build on strengths and inspire change.
Unison Health and Community Services is committed to working from an inclusive, pro-choice, sex positive, harm reduction, anti-racist, anti-oppression and participatory framework.
At this time, Unison is seeking a Community Health Workers to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Urban Health Programs, the Community Health Worker will take a lead in developing and implementing and evaluating community-based programs and initiatives across Unison communities.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
- Identify community health issues, develop and implement community-based programs and initiatives that are responsive to needs and are evidence informed
- Support community development by actively participating in community-based networks, building effective partnerships, engaging community leaders and supporting leadership development
- Be familiar with and develop connection with Unison programs and services, as well as other service and health agencies in the communities to support effective, timely referral for clients requiring health and social supports
- Be an advocate to support initiatives that eliminate barriers to access services and promote social determinants of health
- Document and share client stories (both challenge and success) to improve client experience and care
- Monitor, evaluate and report on program progress and outcomes.
Job-Specific Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in health promotion and/or community services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in leading, developing and evaluating health promotion programs and initiatives, including community garden.
- 3-5 years' experience working in a community-based setting.
- Experience serving Unison’s priority populations (seniors with complex needs, people with mental health and substance use challenges, LGBTQIA2+, and youth facing barriers).
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and sensitivity to the impact of social, economic, environmental and cultural issues on diverse communities.
- An understanding of local neighbourhoods, issues and priorities are an asset.
- Experience working with local service providers, networks and community groups.
- Knowledge of issues affecting communities facing barriers to access in an urban environment including: Community/social issues, Community development, Advocacy, Discrimination, Determinants of health, Chronic disease prevention, The various resources available to community
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of a second (or more) language and culture is an asset.
- Availability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are asked to email a résumé with covering letter by Friday, October 9, at 4:00 p.m. to:
Hiring Committee – Community Health Worker
Unison Health and Community Services
Hirings@unisonhcs.org
Please cite UN_2026_055 in the subject line of the email.
We welcome applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, including those who might need accommodation. Where needed, accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Unison does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for screening, assessing, or the selection of applicants. Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
