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Program Assistant

@ Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

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Ottawa, Ontario

$18.56/hr2+ years experience
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Overview

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is hiring an on-call Program Assistant to support community programs across one or more Community Houses. The work covers food bank operations, after-school children and youth programs, adult engagement and community events, plus general administrative tasks. Evening and occasional weekend availability is required, and pay is $18.564 per hour.

Pay:

$18.56 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Run community programs for all age groups
  • Outreach to residents to build community connections
  • Share information on community resources
  • Perform program administrative duties
  • Support program staff and volunteers

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or 2-3 years community experience
  • Fluent English required
  • Computer and software proficiency
  • Physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Evening and occasional weekend availability
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check

Tools & skills

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Employer posting date
2026-08-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Scheduleevening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French, Somali, Arabic
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR Level C
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)

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Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre

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Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.

Full company description

Our Beginning: Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting. Growing With Our Community: In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers. Mission: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs. Vision: Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.

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Reported office locations
  • 1365 Richmond Road, Ottawa, K2B6R7, CA
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  • Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
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Our Beginning: Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting. Growing With Our Community: In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersOttawa
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1979
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Job description


Job Title: Program Assistant
Department: Community Development Services
Status and Hours: On-call
Pay scale: $18.564/hr
Reports to: Community House Coordinator
Deadline: Evergreen

This position is a pipelining opportunity.

Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant(s) works closely with community members, partner organizations, and programs in our service areas. They are responsible for assisting with the facilitation of programs, assisting with registration, pre/post-program preparations and helping to build connections with participants. This position requires reliability, facilitation skills, organizational skills and the ability to work well within a team.

Program Description:

The On Call Program Assistant position supports various programs and may be within one or more Community Houses. This versatile position may involve assisting with Food Bank operations, supporting After School Children and Youth Programs, supporting Adult Engagement and Community Events as well as general administrative tasks. Must have the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends. This job posting is part of an ongoing hiring process. We’re always looking for great talent to join our team, so we keep this role open continuously. When positions become available, we’ll review candidates from this pool and reach out to those who are well-matched candidates.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

  • Outreach activities to residents/client to help build community connections
  • Assist in implementing community-based programs for all age groups as assigned
  • Provide information about community resources to community members
  • Perform administrative duties related to the programs as delegated
  • Participate as an active team member in staff meetings
  • Support Program staff and volunteers
  • Assist with the operation of programming as appropriate
  • Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or 2-3 years related experience in a community setting
  • Related experience in a community setting and community programs.
  • Experience working with the program-specific population/diverse communities and knowledge of related community resources is a strong asset
  • Mobility Requirements: Physical capacity to lift up to 50lbs and climbing could be required based on program responsibilities
  • Fluency in English is essential; fluency in Somali, Arabic, and French is an asset; fluency in other languages is desirable.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications
  • Valid First Aid and CPR (level C) is an asset
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check required


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