Social Worker -Cultural Program Assistant (Canada Summer Job)

Cansef; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Systems Ecological Foundation (CANSEF) seeks a Social Worker – Cultural Program Assistant for a Canada Summer Job in Mississauga, ON. This on-site role supports culturally responsive programs for newcomers by assisting with intake, needs assessments, and referrals to resources and services.

The position involves planning and facilitating workshops focused on settlement, employment readiness, and environmental awareness.

Qualifications

• Education in social work, social services, psychology, community development, or related field.
• Experience supporting newcomers, immigrants, refugees, or culturally diverse communities.
• Skills in client support, intake, needs assessment, and referrals.
• Program and workshop planning, facilitation, and evaluation.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse groups.
• Organizational and administrative tasks including record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake, needs assessments, and referrals to resources and settlement services.
• Plan, facilitate, and evaluate workshops and group activities for newcomers.
• Coordinate mentorship and internship activities and maintain participant records.
• Engage with community partners to promote inclusive programs and outreach.
• Support communication across diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Skills

Client support

Intake & assessments

Workshop facilitation

Referral coordination

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Social work / related field education

Experience with newcomers

Job description

About the job

Company Description Canadian Systems Ecological Foundation (CANSEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people in Canada engage with environmental sustainability and find a sense of purpose. The organization works with partner companies to promote climate and energy certainty, using models developed by environmental engineers that can be applied at the individual level. CANSEF provides educational support, including language training for individuals with English as a foreign language, and guidance on settling in Canada, such as housing and living consultancy. A key focus is supporting highly skilled new immigrants through training, workshops, mentorship, and internships tailored to internationally trained individuals. The organization fosters an inclusive environment where community members can build skills, contribute to environmental goals, and integrate successfully into Canadian society.

Role Description The Social Worker – Cultural Program Assistant (Canada Summer Job) is a 4 Month contract, on-site role based in Mississauga, ON. This role supports culturally responsive programs for newcomers and community members by assisting with intake, needs assessments, and referrals to appropriate resources and services. The position involves planning and facilitating workshops, group activities, and orientation sessions focused on settlement, employment readiness, and environmental awareness. The Cultural Program Assistant will help coordinate mentorship and internship activities, maintain accurate records, and gather feedback to improve program delivery. The role also includes outreach to community partners, supporting communication with participants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and collaborating with other team members to ensure programs are inclusive, safe, and aligned with CANSEF’s mission.

Qualifications

• Education in social work, social services, psychology, community development, or a related human services field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience supporting newcomers, immigrants, refugees, or culturally diverse communities, with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice.
• Skills in client support, including basic assessment, active listening, goal-setting, and referral to community resources and settlement services.
• Program and workshop skills, including assisting with planning, organizing, facilitating group sessions, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including clear written and verbal communication, cross-cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with participants and partners.
• Organizational and administrative skills, including time management, accurate record-keeping, basic data entry, and the ability to follow program guidelines and deadlines.
• Ability to work on-site in Mississauga, ON, collaborate effectively in a small team, and adapt to changing program needs over the course of the contract.
• Familiarity with environmental or sustainability issues, and interest in integrating these themes into social and cultural programming, is an asset.
• Additional language abilities beyond English (especially commonly