Posted 4 days ago
Program Coordinator
@ Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is hiring a full-time permanent Program Coordinator for its Community Development / Wellness team. The role runs Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and combines program operations, finance admin and on-site and mobile community activities. Pay is $39,000 to $46,000 a year.
Pay:
$39,000–$46,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support seniors' active living centre activities
- Process daily program income and prepare financial reports
- Deliver onsite and mobile cultural and language activities
- Conduct health education workshops on healthy aging
- Build connections with ethno-cultural and faith communities
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in health, social science or related field
- Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
- Strong leadership and group facilitation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Zoom
- Fluency in English; Cantonese or Mandarin an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, Cantonese, Mandarin |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Health, Social science |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
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Full company description
WHO WE ARE Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Carefirst) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1976. We provide a full range of community, social and health care services in the Greater Toronto Area including York Region and Mississauga. With a collective effort of over 500 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, Carefirst is now serving over 10,000 clients every year. WHAT WE DO Carefirst provides a diverse range of services, including: 1. Personal Care Services 2. Homemaking Services 3. Adult Day Program 4. Transitional Care Centre 5. Wellness Club and Interest Classes 6. Chronic Disease Self-Management Program 7. Specialist Clinic 8. Community Support Services 9. Transportation Service 10. Vocational Training 11. Volunteer Development WHERE WE SERVE Carefirst has a wide service network with 12 locations extending to multiple cities, including Scarborough, Downtown Toronto, Richmond Hill, Markham and Mississauga. WHY WE SERVE Carefirst is committed to ensure that seniors and others in need of services, living in Toronto and surrounding areas, enjoy a high quality of life in their communities. We strive to maximize their well-being through a range of social, health care, and supportive services planned and delivered through an integrated model of care. We will ensure that a comprehensive range of services are delivered by an effective team of professionals and volunteers on a holistic basis. Carefirst is where CARE comes FIRST.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,553
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 180
- Reported office locations
- 300 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough, ON M1V 0G2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Elder Care
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
- Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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WHO WE ARE Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association (Carefirst) is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1976. We provide a full range of community, social and health care services in the Greater Toronto Area including York Region and Mississauga. With a collective effort of over 500 staff members and 1,200 volunteers, Carefirst is now serving over 10,000 clients every year…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Scarborough, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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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
- Prepare income & expenditure, instructors payment, cheque requisition requests, monthly statistics reports, etc
- 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
Benefits:
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP match
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing [email protected]
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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