Community Support Worker

Kenora-Association-For-Community-Living; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & personal leave

Employer paid benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Kenora Association for Community Living (KACL) seeks a Community Support Worker for our Intensive Support Settings in Kenora, Ontario. You will provide direct daily living support, advocate for dignity, and help individuals find meaning and joy in everyday life.

This regular part-time role (min 16 hours/week) offers an hourly rate of 29.43–31.56 CAD, on-site in Northwestern Ontario. Applications close October 4, 2026; accommodations are available during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about helping people find meaning and joy.
• Enthusiastic about helping others set and achieve goals.
• Resilient and motivated by impact, celebrating small wins.
• Driven to view challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Advocate for change to support learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Help those you support decide what they want to do in a day – and do it with them.
• Support daily living tasks: meal prep, hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
• Provide care with dignity and respect for those supported.
• Advocate for those you support to ensure their voices are heard.

Skills

Passionate About People

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Driven

A Change Advocate

Job description

Do you have a natural ability to connect with people? Join us and help others to find their joy.

Why KACL?

Since 1960, KACL has promoted inclusion and social justice in our community. We are a not-for-profit, charitable organization made up of some of the most compassionate, caring, and hardworking people you’ll ever meet.

We are the third largest employer in Kenora, and our goal is to be the employer of choice by focusing on safety, courtesy, teamwork, and inclusion.

As a Community Support Worker in our Intensive Support Settings program, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in someone’s quality of life by providing them with direct support in all aspects of daily living. You will advocate for dignity, learning, and growth for all, and be part of a team that strives to bring meaning, purpose, and joy into the lives of those we support.

You Are:

• Passionate About People: You find creative ways for people to explore their gifts and find meaning and joy.
• Enthusiastic: You get fired up when helping people to create and achieve their goals.
• Resilient: You’re fuelled by your own impact, celebrate even the small wins, and treat every day like a new opportunity.
• Driven: You believe that difficult times are simply opportunities in disguise.
• A Change Advocate: You get excited when things are shaken up and understand that change fuels learning and growth.

You Will:

• Help those you support decide what they want to do in a day – and do it with them.
• Support others in all aspects of daily living including meal prep, personal hygiene, house cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
• Provide care in a respectful manner that ensures the dignity of those supported.
• Be an advocate for those you support, ensuring their voices are always heard.

You’ll Love:

• Being a part of a progressive organization that makes a real difference in our community.
• A positive, fun, professional team that needs and values your gifts and talents.
• Generous vacation & personal leave time, employer paid benefits, and a pension plan.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, and exploration of your gifts.

$29.43 - $31.56 an hour

RPT 2 positions work a minimum of 16 hours per week, averaged biweekly.

Vacancies: We are looking to fill one (1) regular part-time category 2 position.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by October 4, 2026.

This is an on-site position based in Kenora, Ontario. Nestled on the shores of the stunning Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario, Kenora offers the charm of a close-knit community combined with exceptional outdoor recreation. Located near the Ontario-Manitoba border, Kenora is approximately a two-hour drive east of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

KACL is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes qualified applicants from the full range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.