Posting Date: June 9.2026
About Us:
Neighbours Community Homes is Toronto’s leading non-profit supportive housing agency with a 45-year track record of excellence. Neighbours offers permanent, affordable housing and social programs to support individuals challenged by complex mental illness and addiction, including those who are homeless or otherwise marginalized. We own 53 buildings with 1400 supportive housing units. We provide support services and/or rent subsidies to tenants in 250 units in the rental market. Neighbours Community Homes works closely with sector partners to deliver programs and advocate for solutions that will address homelessness and end the legacy of institutionalization.
About the role:
The Community Development Coordinator provides assistance, guidance, and support to the Neighbours Community Homes (Neighbours) Tenants in identifying its own group needs and collective issues and in developing a community-based self-sufficiency in meeting those needs. The Community Development Coordinator assists in the identification of larger social issues and liaises with other interested grassroots groups and the Neighbours Tenants participants and staff to facilitate change.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with Tenants to identify and address issues, access resources and seek opportunities for collaboration.
- Provide administrative support to TPAC.
- Participate in and represent the organization at external committees and forums.
- Produce a quarterly magazine of material written and edited by the Tenants and published at least three times a year. Additionally, work with the staff to produce a monthly Tenant newsletter of events, activities, and relevant information.
- Work on leadership development activities with identified members.
- Liaise and develop working relationships with grassroots community-based groups.
- Provide rights-based education and encourage Tenants to play an active role in civic life.
- Organize and facilitate group activities and community events, such a building meetings, life skills programs, meal programs, social recreation programs, and organizational events.
- Encourage Tenants to improve overall building environments such as cleanliness, prevention of trespassers, personal safety concerns, noise reduction, fire safety, and physical appearance.
- Inform Tenants and encourage their participation in organizational and community activities.
- Identify and encourage Tenants to pursue leadership opportunities.
- Encourage Tenants to become members of the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Senior Leadership Team.
What we are looking for:
- Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Social Services, or related fields.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in serving people living in poverty who have experienced homelessness and/or precariously housed and have mental health and/or addiction issues.
- Excellent communication (listening, verbal and written), interpersonal, problem solving, life skills, coaching, budgeting, conflict resolution, and crisis prevention/intervention skills.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Recovery Approach, Harm Reduction Principles, Residential Tenancies Act, Mental Health Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
As a condition of employment, a successful police record check for Vulnerable Sector is required. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Neighbours Community Homes
Neighours’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Neighbours’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities who are participating in the recruitment process and for those hired.
For the full job description, visit our website Careers - Neighbours and apply with a resume and cover letter on or before June 23. 2026.
Pay: $31.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
