In 1949, desperate to find a cure and protect their children from polio, mothers across Canada joined in a North America-wide fundraising effort, going door to door in their own neighbourhoods to collect dimes. The sheer scope of the campaign led entertainer Eddie Cantor to suggest the name "March of Dimes", based on the song "Brother can you spare a dime?" produced during the Great Depression. By 1951 the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis was established and granted…
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In 1949, desperate to find a cure and protect their children from polio, mothers across Canada joined in a North America-wide fundraising effort, going door to door in their own neighbourhoods to collect dimes.
The sheer scope of the campaign led entertainer Eddie Cantor to suggest the name "March of Dimes", based on the song "Brother can you spare a dime?" produced during the Great Depression.
By 1951 the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis was established and granted use of the name "Ontario March of Dimes."
In 1955, after the polio vaccine created by Dr. Jonas Salk proved effective in limited test trials, laboratories rushed to manufacture the vaccine, including Connaught Laboratories (now sanofi pasteur) in Toronto, Canada.
With the threat of polio greatly diminished, the March of Dimes in Canada began funding centres for people who had already contracted the disease, with early programs focused mostly on rehabilitation and job training.
By the early 1960s, the organization had grown in both size and mandate, shifting considerably to serve the broader needs of all adults with physical disabilities. In Ontario the legal name of the organization was changed to the Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled.
In 2006, Ontario March of Dimes registered the operating name of March of Dimes Canada. Today, March of Dimes is dedicated to helping children and adults across Canada to lead more independent lives.
LinkedIn followers
19,796
People associated on LinkedIn
1,153
Reported office locations
10 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M4H 1A4, CA
Business categories
Non Profit
Other recorded names
March of Dimes Canada
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
469,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1951
March of Dimes Canada has 56 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Toronto, Richmond Hill and Greater Sudbury. Median advertised hourly rate: $22.33.
2+ YOECandidates need at least two years of recent employment support experience and a university degree in vocational rehabilitation, social sciences or a related field. A professional designation such as CVRP or OCCOQ, or eligibility to obtain one, is also required, and strong communication and negotiation skills are needed.
3+ YOECandidates need at least three years of human services experience or work with brain injury, current CARE and CPR certification, and hands-on experience with transfers, lifting and attendant care. Strong communication, behavioural management, reliability and flexibility are required, and English ability is required.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, and experience supporting people with physical disabilities. They also need attendant care skills, strong communication, flexible availability and reliable transportation.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, and experience working with people with physical disabilities. They also need good communication skills and the ability to lift, transfer and work flexible hours.
Candidates need a valid driver's licence with access to a vehicle, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR/Standard First Aid within three months of hire. Strong reliability, flexibility, teamwork and English reading and writing are also required.
Candidates need a Personal Support Worker certificate and current Standard First Aid and CPR. They should have experience leading and training staff, strong conflict resolution and teamwork skills, knowledge of physical disabilities and attendant care such as transfers and lifting, and a valid driver's licence with a reliable vehicle.
March of Dimes Canada needs candidates with a high school diploma, experience working with older adults or people with disabilities, and transfer and lifting skills. A PSW certificate is preferred, along with a valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle, plus First Aid, CPR and a vulnerable sector check.
PSW, CSS, Personal care, Housekeeping, First Aid, CPR
March of Dimes Canada needs a high school graduate or equivalent with current Standard First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain them. Good interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and flexible availability are required.
PSW, CSS, HCA, Personal care, Assist with dressing, Housekeeping
2+ YOECandidates need a relevant post-secondary credential, at least two years of employment or vocational rehabilitation experience with people with disabilities, and experience with job coaching or job development. They must also be sensitive to disability barriers, interpret clinical assessments, write reports, and hold a valid driver's licence with a reliable vehicle.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and current Standard First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain them. Experience with people with disabilities or older adults is an asset, and the candidate must be able to work flexible, regularly scheduled hours.
PSW, CSS, HCA, Personal care, Housekeeping, First Aid
1+ YOECandidates need 1–3 years of experience in job development, employer outreach, recruitment and customer relationship management, plus strong negotiation, communication and sales skills. Sensitivity to disability barriers, labour market knowledge, Microsoft Office and Adobe proficiency, and a valid driver's licence are also required.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, and experience supporting people with physical disabilities. They also need transfer and lifting skills, good communication skills and a valid driver's licence or reliable transportation.
PSW, CSS, Personal care, Housekeeping, First Aid, CPR
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, and experience supporting people with physical disabilities. They also need lifting and transfer skills, good communication, flexibility for shifts, and a valid driver's licence or reliable transportation.
PSW, CSS, Personal care, Housekeeping, First Aid, CPR
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, strong computer skills in MS Office, Navision and Quatro or a similar scheduling system, and excellent phone and customer service skills. Scheduling experience is an asset, and a valid driver's licence and reliable transportation are preferred.
2+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or business and a professional accounting designation in progress or completed. They also need at least 2 years of hands-on experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Dynamics 365, Great Plains or Navision.
Dynamics 365, Microsoft Great Plains, Navision, Excel, Word
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to get one, and a valid driver's licence with a reliable vehicle and insurance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills and flexible availability are also required.
PSW, CSS, HCA, Personal care, Housekeeping, First Aid
Candidates need a valid driver's licence with access to a vehicle, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR/Standard First Aid training within 3 months of hire. They must show reliability, flexibility and teamwork, and speak, read and write English.
Candidates need experience giving personal care, strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. They must keep client information confidential and be available between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Candidates need experience giving personal care, strong communication skills and the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. They must keep client information confidential and be available between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Candidates need a post-secondary degree or previous office experience with a funding or social services program. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, empathy and cultural sensitivity are required; French is an asset.
Candidates need a post-secondary degree or experience in social services, health or design, plus grant administration experience and strong written and verbal communication. Knowledge of universal design, the Provincial Building Code and CSA accessibility standards is an asset, as is French fluency.
2+ YOECandidates need a human or social services diploma or degree, 2 to 5 years in social or health services, and supervisory experience. Knowledge of behaviour management, mental health and health and safety law is needed, and French bilingualism is an asset.
2+ YOEMarch of Dimes Canada needs at least two years of recent employment support experience and a university degree in a related field. A professional designation such as CVRP or OCCOQ, or eligibility for one, is needed, along with strong labour market knowledge and a valid driver's licence.
Vocational rehabilitation, Process improvement, Documentation, Interview techniques, Market research, Circulate information
3+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary diploma in human or social services (minimum two years), at least three years of human services experience, and a valid driver's licence with vehicle access. Strong communication, organization, report-writing and independent problem-solving skills are required, with brain injury experience preferred.