Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM Community Worker Community Development Services Temporary Part-Time, 28h/week - 1 Year Contract Community House Coordinator Flexible Health & Wellness Spending Account ~ 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, payingparticular attentionto those who are most vulnerable and at risk.PQCHC is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

The Community

Worker works closely with community members, partner organizations, and programs in our service areas.

The Community

Worker is responsible for planning and facilitating programming with the goal of developing leadership skills, encouraging volunteerism and civic engagement. This position requires excellent in person facilitation skills and a strong ability to deliver programming in person.Community Development and Outreach: Effectively carry out outreach activities to community members including identification of needs and interests based on the Centre’s Strategic Plan Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals by working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the social determinants of health. Provide linkages with broader community resource base Provide practical assistance and internal and external referral services to clients as appropriate Create a supportive environment for community members to address barriers they may be experiencing Foster ongoing community engagement and capacity-building Build and maintain pertinent community partnerships in conjunction with their supervisor.





Promote/advertise and inform the community on relevant programs and services. Implement conflict prevention strategies (such as de-escalation and responding to individual/community-level crises) within the community with the support of the Supervisor and mandatory training, as appropriate. Provide in-person programming and apply virtual programming at the Supervisor’s discretion Participate in continuous quality improvement Administrative Duties: Maintain records for program participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, program evaluation in line with PQ’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures Ensure security of community house by being responsible for being in possession of a community house key during working hours including house opening and closing responsibilities Participate in regular supervision meetings Assisting with program-specific training and onboarding of students and volunteers Work in cross functional teams to assist other Community Houses as necessary Flexibility to work during both regular and extended hours of operation (weekends, evenings) based on community needs Demonstrating responsibility for personal and professional growth and development Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety and all other relevant Policies and Procedures Degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience creating a secure and inclusive environment, including virtual environments. Training and experience in-program planning, group facilitation and leadership development. Training/experience with in-person group facilitation or virtual programming on various virtual meeting platforms.

Knowledge of community resources. Fluency in English is essential; fluency in Somali, Arabic, and French is an asset; fluency in other languages is desirable. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset.

📌 Community Worker - Temporary Part-Time (Ottawa)
🏢 Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
📍 Ottawa