WoodGreen Community Services

Golden Mile Project Assistant (2026-219-CS)

WoodGreen Community Services  •  $21.15/hr  •  Toronto, CA (Remote)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

Competition # 2026-219-CSGolden Mile Project Assistant (2026-219-CS) Employment Type:(2-month) Contract Hourly, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)Work Hours:35 hours/week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pmWork Setting:Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training PeriodSalary:$21.15/hourApplication Deadline:May 07, 2026, by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Marketing & Communications, Central Services
Woodgreen Community Services is one of 10 community organizations that are working together to create more economic opportunities for residents and businesses in Toronto’s Greater Golden Mile. This area is going to experience significant redevelopment over the next twenty years with the construction of over 75 mid-rise and high-rise buildings, and Woodgreen is taking an active role in ensuring that local residents and businesses prosper, and continue to call the Greater Golden Mile home, as the neighbourhood develops.


What You Will Do
  • Enhance the effectiveness of existing community assets that are helping Greater Golden Mile residents and businesses shape and participate in the growth and wealth of their community
  • Establish channels for information and resource sharing that supports positive economic outcomes for local residents and businesses
  • Engage and connect with residents and businesses located in the Greater Golden Mile area.
  • Gathering information about capacity-building resources, programs, and supports for small business owners & jobseekers.
  • Distributing information and outreach materials including, but not limited to email, social media, website, and in person events
  • Participating in monitoring reach and effectiveness of all outreach activities and adjust activities accordingly
  • Assisting with developing digital and physical promotional materials
  • Researching sales prospects and supporting lead generation for A-GM
  • Supporting the improvement and implementation of data collection and data management tools
  • Providing administrative support as needed for programs related to economic opportunities in the Greater Golden Mile.
What You Bring to the Team
  • Experience with in-person and online community engagement
  • Experience with digital content planning across social media platforms (especially
    LinkedIn & Instagram)
  • Experience with coordinating and delivering in-person outreach activities
  • Basic design skills using tools such as Canva
  • Strong interpersonal skills and digital communication skills in English
  • Excellent information gathering and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility with minimal
    supervision
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Suite (PPT, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint etc), Google
    Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc)
What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience related to entrepreneurship is an asset.
  • Experience related to community economic development is an asset.
  • Familiarity with the Greater Golden Mile neighborhood is an asset.
Must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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WoodGreen Community Services

About WoodGreen Community Services

Every year, WoodGreen provides more than 37,000 Toronto residents with the tools and support they need to thrive. As one of the largest social service agencies in Toronto, we remove barriers and empower the clients we serve. We also work closely with our clients and community and thought leaders to reshape social service delivery to better serve our community.

Our services include:

- Resources to find safe, affordable, and supportive housing

- Physical and mental health services delivered by an interdisciplinary team

- Seniors’ services promoting health, active living and independence

- Assistance for neurodiverse adults and children and their caregivers

- Financial counselling and workshops to build financial skills

- Employment services and training opportunities to support job seekers

- High-quality child care and enriching after-school programs

- A wrap-around education and employment program for single mothers

- Settlement services for recent immigrants and refugees

- Youth social and mental health services designed by young people

We proudly welcome and serve people of all religions, races, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

As a United Way Anchor Agency, WoodGreen is part of a strong network of local agencies striving to develop innovative solutions to critical social needs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, CA
Year Founded
1937
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