Canada Summer Jobs
Job Title: Community Service Worker (South Markham Community Action Table)
Contract Full-Time, 8-Week Position
Contract Start date: June 15, 2026; Contract End Date: August 7, 2026
Reports to: Coordinator, South Markham Community Action Table
DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 29, 2026
About ACSA Community Services:
Do you believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities, where community support helps dreams come true? ACSA Community Services is your gateway to making this vision a reality. As a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, ACSA has been dedicated to uplifting those in need. We offer vital programs like youth empowerment initiatives, emergency food and housing services, and newcomer supports to help individuals and families thrive. We are diligent in supporting our neighbours in Scarborough, North York and York Region. By getting involved, you're not just giving aid; you're becoming a part of our mission to build a brighter, more equitable future.
Who we are looking for:
The South Markham Community Action Table (SMCAT), co-led by ACSA and Senior Services Network (SSN), is seeking a dynamic and community-oriented individual who is closely linked to or resides in the City of Markham to support the South-Central Markham community and residents. This individual will work closely with the South Markham team to make connections with residents and stakeholders to better connect South Markham communities to information, resources and opportunities in the local priorities of Mental Health & Mental Well-Being and Housing Stability. This work involves initiating and supporting activities, events and platforms where residents and community members naturally gather using community engagement and outreach tools and methods.
Refer to ACSA Community Services for more information about ACSA’s work.
About the role:
● Engage and support outreach to local residents, community leaders and grassroots groups in South-Central Markham to strengthen community connections and share resources related to mental health/mental well-being, housing stability, economic stability, and community safety
● Work alongside the Neighbourhood Solutions Strategy (NSS) and the Traumatic Incident Response Protocol (TIRP) to support the sharing of relevant information and resources with community members
● Maintain ongoing conversations with community members, leaders, and stakeholders to identify grassroots initiatives, capacity-building opportunities, and areas for collaboration across groups and initiatives
● Gather and organize information to support a database of South-Central Markham’s community-led events, resources, and opportunities for use across social media, e-newsletters, surveys, and other communications
● Participate in training sessions, meetings, and capacity-building activities to build knowledge and skills relevant to the role
● Support the development and sharing of relevant social media content, resources, and general information; maintain a repository of posts for ongoing use
● Protect own health and the health of others by adopting safe work practices in-office and in the community, and reporting unsafe conditions immediately in adherence to the health and safety legislation under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
● Other duties as identified by ACSA, SSN and the SMCAT that support the overarching project work to move forward
About you:
● Youth between 15-30 years old; must be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred
● Education, coursework, volunteer, or lived experience in Community Development, Social Services, Education, Mental Health, Housing or related fields
● Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the South-Central Markham community, including local groups, services and community needs, with experience or interest in community engagement and working with advocacy groups, hobbyist groups, youth groups, etc.
● Comfortable supporting or co-facilitating presentations, workshops, capacity building sessions and meetings
● Familiarity with basic computer and digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, social media platforms, etc.)
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, adapting to the evolving needs of the community and project
● Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends; comfortable working in both community and remote settings with reliable internet access
● Second language is an asset (particularly Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, Urdu, Punjabi)
● Must provide an up-to-date vulnerable sector check
What we offer:
Contract full-time 8-week position
Salary range of $17.60/hr
An amazing work culture full of great, caring people truly committed to changing lives!
Please apply via email (cover letter & resume in one attachment) to:
Attention: Camilla Singh, Coordinator – South Markham CAT
Email: [email protected]
(Please quote SMCAT Community Service Worker in the subject line of email)
No phone calls please.
ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
If you are contacted by ACSA regarding a job opportunity and need accommodation throughout a hiring process, please contact Yamini de Costa at [email protected]. This address is for accommodation inquiries ONLY. Job applications sent to it will not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
