About Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Toronto Community Housing Corporation ("TCHC") is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race. We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system.

Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work.

Vacancy Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Salary/Hourly Range

$20.04

Work Details (Days/Hours)

Monday – Friday up to 25 hours per week (Some weekends and evenings required)

Hybrid Eligible

No

Affiliation

CUPE Local 79

Contract Length

Until December 31, 2026 (Possible extension)

Division And Department

Operations

Location

495 Wilson Av. (Program will be delivered through select Toronto Community Housing locations within the West region).

Number Of Vacancies

1

Existing/New Job

Existing

Grade

Senior Program Leader

Vacancy Status

Existing Vacancy

Candidate List Or Eligibility List

Candidate List

Make a difference

We are currently searching for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our family at Toronto Community Housing As a Senior Program Leader, you'll utilize your expertise and knowledge to contribute to the ongoing efforts of Toronto Community Housing to improve the neighborhoods and lives of residents of Toronto.





Staff At TCHC Gym And Seniors' Program Will Participate In Dynamic Training, Receive On‐ground Coaching And Are Celebrated For Their Hard Work And Meaningful Impact On The Lives Of Residents Living In Toronto Community Housing. We Are Hiring Senior Program Leaders To Support The Following Programs.

Gym Programs

The gym program will include a variety of sport and recreation‐based activities. The number one goal for the Senior Program Leader working in this programs is to ensure that their site runs a reliable, safe, fun and inclusive program. They do this by ensuring that program activities are conducted according to the weekly or monthly schedule, facilitating and leading a wide range of program activities for residents, and professionally managing any and all challenges that arise.

Seniors Programs

The number one goal for the Senior Program Leader working in these programs is to ensure that their site runs a reliable, secure, fun and inclusive program. The program will include a variety of activities that will promote healthy attitudes towards aging, educational enrichment, opportunities for leadership skill development, strengthened sense of community and social responsibility. They do this by ensuring that program activities are conducted according to the weekly or monthly schedule,



mobilizing and utilizing the strengths and talents of all ages to meet the needs and interests of communities across Toronto, using recreation‐based activities, and professionally managing any and all challenges that arise.

The successful candidate will be required to attend paid training.

Employment Timelines

The contract terms for this position will be until December 31, 2026, working up to 25 hours per week. During this time there would be some weekend and evening work that you may be required to assist with. Prior notice will be given if/when such work is being required from staff.

What You'll Do

- In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, you will identify residents' needs for cultural, educational, recreational and social activities.
- Support the development and implementation of a variety of social and recreational activities meeting the needs of the community.
- Promote all TCHC lead programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
- Evaluate programs on an ongoing basis in conjunction with on‐site staff.
- Responsible for community space during program hours, inclusive of reporting deficiencies to manager and securing space once program is complete.
- Ensure the recreation program operates safely.
- Liaise (if applicable) with front‐line staff assigned to the portfolio to ensure cooperative programming.
- Supervise and provide ongoing support and direction to all on‐site program staff
- Conduct ongoing inventory and inform the Program Lead of supplies needed during the program.
- Participate in staff meetings, local and city wide events as directed by the manager
- Maintain a co‐operative relationship wi

📌 Senior Program Leader (Canada)
🏢 Toronto Community Housing
📍 Canada