Waterloo, On Social services Jobs – 166 Openings This Week

Executive Director - AR Goudie
peopleCare Communities —Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Wellness program
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Community Support Worker
Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot —Elmira, ON
- From $35,700 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Associate Technical Consultant
Diona Technologies (Canada) Inc. —Ontario
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Java
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Supervisor, University Avenue
Services and Housing In the Province —Waterloo, ON
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
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Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Full time overnight)
Milestone Foster Homes —Kitchener, ON
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Social Worker - FACT Team (Community Mental Health)
Thresholds Homes and Supports —Kitchener, ON
- $34.02–$41.35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
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Foster Parent
Bayfield Treatment Centres —Ontario
- $27,740–$29,200 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Part time- overnights)
Milestone Foster Homes —Kitchener, ON
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
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Executive ADHD Coach - 1-on-1 - remote
ADHDcoaching.com —Ontario
- $55–$80 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Nursing
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Flexible schedule
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Registered Social Worker (Contract)
Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. —Kitchener, ON
- From $50 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- First Aid Certification
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3d
Hoarding Specialist (contract)
Thresholds Homes and Supports —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $31.31–$37.05 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
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1d
Social Work Manager (Orillia)
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
- $49,000–$66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Social Work Manager (Madoc)
Clare McFaul LTC (Centre Hastings) LP. —Ontario
- $49,000–$66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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Indigenous Focused Life Skills Worker (Day Shifts)
Thresholds Homes and Supports —Guelph, ON
- $25.61–$30.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Dental care
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Executive Director (Administrator) (Orillia)
Arcavia (Orillia) LTC LP —Ontario
- $100,000–$135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Dental care
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PART-TIME Complex Care Worker (Job ID: 26123189)
KW Habilitation —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $24.02–$26.69 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
PART-TIME Direct Support Worker (Job ID: 261231)
KW Habilitation —Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
- $22.93–$24.50 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance program
2026 STUDENT Placements
Schlegel Villages —Kitchener, ON
- Nursing
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
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Care Coordinator (Casual)
Ontario Health atHome —Waterloo, ON
- $38.80–$49.08 an hour
- Windows
- Organizational skills
- Pediatrics
Care Coordinator (Temporary)
Ontario Health atHome —Waterloo, ON
- $38.80–$49.08 an hour
- Temporary
- Windows
- Organizational skills
- Pediatrics

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Executive Director - AR Goudie

peopleCare Communities -
Kitchener, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's

Full job description

WHO ARE WE?
peopleCare has proudly been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for twelve consecutive years. We are a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based organization known for our commitment to delivering exceptional care and enriching experiences in long-term care and retirement living. Our culture is grounded in innovation, compassion, and excellence. We cultivate leadership at every level and believe in creating opportunities for our teams to thrive and grow as we collectively change the world of senior living.
With exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada, we are recognized for our operational excellence and deep partnerships within our communities. At peopleCare, we think boldly, act with integrity, and lead with vision.
WHAT WE OFFER

Employer Paid Benefits
Employer Matched RPP
Employee Wellness Program
Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Executive Director to lead our recently redeveloped home in Kitchener, Ontario. Reporting to the Vice President, Long-Term Care, the Executive Director will be a catalyst for positive change—driving operational excellence while championing a culture rooted in innovation, engagement, and continuous improvement. This leader will play a critical role in fostering employee engagement, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting the long-term success and sustainability of the home through effective operational leadership, recruitment, and team development.

Leadership, Strategy & Planning

Visionary Leadership: Champion a bold and forward-thinking vision for the home, anchored in the belief that we can transform the senior living experience. Develop and implement a strategic roadmap that reflects peopleCare’s mission and values, while pushing boundaries to redefine care delivery.
Strategic Execution: Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans focused on resident and family experience, community engagement, occupancy, brand reputation, and risk mitigation.
Innovating for Tomorrow: Foster a culture that embraces innovation, anticipates future needs, and supports the development of progressive care models and integrated service delivery.
Reaching Beyond: Cultivate partnerships that extend beyond the walls of the home to build networks with healthcare, academic, and community organizations to drive systemic impact.
Transforming Experiences: Empower teams to create exceptional, person-centered experiences for residents, families, and staff through creativity, compassion, and evidence-informed practice.

Operational Excellence & Resident Care

Provide strategic leadership in operational readiness planning, ensuring all systems, staffing, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements are in place for a seamless and successful home opening.
Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive resident admission strategy, including stakeholder engagement, readiness assessments, and timelines to ensure a resident-centered and coordinated opening process.
Lead implementation of policies and processes in alignment with legislative requirements and industry best practices.
Lead and inspire teams to deliver exceptional care and service and continuous improvement in support of residents’ well-being and quality of life.
Monitor performance using quality indicators and continuous quality improvement practices.
Analyze operational data to drive decisions, mitigate risks, and enhance outcomes.

Financial Management

Demonstrate fiscal accountability through effective management of budgets and business metrics.
Drive cost-efficiency while maintaining high standards of care and service.

Compliance & Legislative Requirements

Ensure full compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act and Ministry of Health guidelines.
Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies and regulatory bodies.

Culture & Engagement

Build and sustain a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, transparency, and trust.
Drive engagement by creating inclusive, empowered, and collaborative teams aligned with organizational values.

Leadership & Talent Management

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team in a unionized environment.
Champion leadership development and professional growth across the organization.
Ensure effective staffing, retention, and succession strategies.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and lead strategic community partnerships that enhance the delivery of innovative, person-centered services for residents, families, and team members—positioning the home as a collaborative leader in the sector
Demonstrated ability to lead with creativity, vision, and emotional intelligence.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Deep understanding of long-term care legislation, funding models, and healthcare trends.
Proven ability to balance strategic oversight with operational agility.
Bachelor’s degree in health or social services; advanced education is an asset.
Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check required.

Thank you for your interest in joining peopleCare!

We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team. peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.

Compensation for this role will be discussed during the interview process and will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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