#2026-060 Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness

Date: May 29, 2026

Position: Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness

Status: Full-Time, (1.0 FTE), Permanent

Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 5:00pm

Department: Community Services

Job Posting No.: #2026-060

Reports to: Program Manager - Community Wellness

Closing Date: June 12, 2026, at 4:00pm

Union: CUPE - Community Support

Salary: $26.40 - $30.53/hr

*These hours are dependent on the operational requirements of the organization

*Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application.

This position assists with finding housing for individuals and families recently evicted or at risk of eviction. Client services include liaising with landlords, including social housing, support in acquiring ID, accessing income supports such as EIA, and finding rental housing. The Community Outreach Worker provides short-term ongoing support to promote successful tenancies and individual well-being.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Outreach Worker is, in accordance with professional practice standards, responsible for the following:

• Arrange and support rental unit viewings, landlord interviews, and lease negotiations.
• Provide tenant support including education on rights and responsibilities, home visits, and connection to local community resources.
• Identify, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with local landlords.

Qualifications

Education
Valid Drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle

Service Delivery Skills, Expertise and Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in community, preferably with program's target population
Experience providing outreach with hard to hard-to-reach populations

Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building, critical thinking, facilitation, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values

Indigenous Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets
Post-secondary education in a Social Services field

All positions are subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability required for the position.

Please submit your application here: #2026-060 Community Outreach Worker - Community Wellness

We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & apply via link for the interview.