(Full-time Contract from June 15, 2026 To August 21, 2026
Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.
If you are a passionate and committed student wanting to making a difference in your community then this is the opportunity for you!
Why join us?
We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with as outlined:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
What you'll get to do:
- Conduct needs assessments and applied research to identify food security challenges affecting newcomers, including key barriers and gaps in existing supports
- Identify community resources and potential partnerships to enhance food access and nutrition supports for isolated and vulnerable newcomers
- Support linkages between newcomers and food related community resources
- Strengthen referral pathways through collaboration with community organizations and service providers
- Work closely with settlement staff to plan and deliver two information sessions
- Gather, document, and assist in analyzing participant evaluations and feedto inform program improvements
- Prepare summaries findings to support reporting and future program planning
What you need to know/have:
· Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a post-secondary program in Social Services or a related field
- Experience in community development, research, settlement services, or social services considered as an asset
- Knowledge of food security issues and barriers faced by newcomers and marginalized communities
- Strong research, data collection, and analytical skills
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners
- Good communication and facilitation skills
- Comfortable using digital tools to support information sharing and service access
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organizational and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures and organizational policies
Location: 3660 Hurontario St, 7th Fl, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C4
Hours: 35 per week, occasional weekends and evenings may be required.
Compensation: $17.60 per hour
How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code SS-2026-19
CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.
We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!
Screening & Vacancy Information: CCS does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for candidate screening. This position is for a current, active vacancy
