About the job
House of Friendship seeks a Community Development Worker to join the Community Services, Neighbourhoods team in Kitchener, ON. This contract position runs from approximately June 1, 2026, to March 5, 2027. The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, scheduled Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some evening shifts possible.
The organization values Compassion, Inclusion, Justice, Dignity, and Hope, and is committed to supporting individuals facing poverty, isolation, and food insecurity. The Community Development Worker will help coordinate and deliver programs that build local capacity and foster a sense of belonging.
What you will do
- Plan, promote, and run food and community programs at community centres and partner sites.
- Facilitate community consultations and lead leadership development initiatives.
- Manage administrative tasks, including documentation, registration, record-keeping, data entry, survey management, and tracking program expenses.
- Coordinate efforts to keep community spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, ensuring Health and Safety standards are met.
- Supervise part-time staff, volunteers, and students to support program delivery.
- Respond to incidents during programs and assist staff with incident reporting for both House of Friendship and partner sites.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners involved in food and community programs.
- Serve as the main contact for community centre programs at partner locations.
Requirements
- Valid G class driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Successful completion of a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) before starting employment.
Contract details
- Full-time contract: June 1, 2026, to March 5, 2027.
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Some evening shifts may be required.
