Program Coordinator

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

RRSP match

Training and Education Subsidy

Job summary

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association in Toronto seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Community Development / Wellness team. The role involves coordinating Seniors Active Living Centre activities, managing program income, and delivering health education to diverse communities.

Located primarily at 300 Silver Star Blvd with additional sites, the role requires strong organization, language skills, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields.
• First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead groups in activities.
• Proficient listening and coaching skills.
• High degree of judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Time management and organization with multiple priorities.
• Proficient in English; second language (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations of Seniors Active Living Centre activities.
• Process daily program income.
• Manage inventory, petty cash, account subscriptions (e.g., Zoom).
• Provide onsite and mobile cultural and language-relevant activities at the centre and in surrounding communities.
• Conduct health education workshops to promote healthy aging.
• Develop connections with ethno-cultural communities and faith groups.
• Assist in other Wellness Program activities.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Listening & coaching

Time management

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Zoom

Multilingual ability

Education

Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Community Development and Wellness Permanent Full Time Non-Rg Program Staff Toronto, ON, CA 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1111

Salary Range: $39,000.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.

With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail.

We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to fill a vacant position at our Community Development / Wellness team.

Terms: Full Time Permanent

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 9am - 5pm

Location: 300 Silver Star Blvd. and other locations

Pay range: $39,000 – $46,000 annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the operations of Seniors Active Living Centre activities
• Process daily program income
• Manage the team's inventory, petty cash, account subscriptions, e.g. Zoom
• Provide appropriate ONSITE and MOBILE cultural and language relevant activities at the centre and seniors' apartments, churches, libraries, and shopping malls in surrounding communities
• Conduct health education workshops to promote healthy aging
• Develop connections with ethno-cultural communities and faith groups through different platforms
• Assist in other Wellness Program activities

Qualifications & Job Requirement:

• Degree or Diploma in health, social science or related fields
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate is required
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Excellent customer service with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills to work with people across all organizational levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead both large and small groups in activities
• Proficient in listening and coaching skills to offer constructive feedback and guidance to volunteers
• High degree of judgement and capacity to maintain confidentiality
• Superior time management and organization skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Proficient in English; fluency in a second language that reflects the community served, such as Cantonese and/or Mandarin, is an asset
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for work is an asset
• A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
• Extended Health Care
• RRSP match
• Training and Education Subsidy

Application Deadline:November 30, 2026

Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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202611_Program Coordinator_CD& Wellness.pdf