Job Title: Community Service Worker (Food Security) Canada Summer Jobs
Contract full-time position 8 Weeks (35 hours per week)
Contract Start date: July 6, 2026; Contract End date: August 28, 2026
Reports to: Associate Manager, Food Security & Poverty Reduction
DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 26, 2026 (Interviews begin immediately)
About ACSA Community Services:
Do you believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities, where community support helps dreams come true? ACSA Community Services is your gateway to making this vision a reality. As a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, ACSA has been dedicated to uplifting those in need.
We offer vital programs like youth empowerment initiatives, emergency food and housing services, and newcomer supports to help individuals and families thrive. We are diligent in supporting our neighbours in Scarborough, North York and York Region. By getting involved, you're not just giving aid; you're becoming a part of our mission to build a brighter, more equitable future.
Who we are looking for:
ACSA is looking for a Community Service Worker to help address food insecurity in Scarborough through capacity building and program implementation. We need a collaborative, passionate communicator dedicated to reducing food access inequities. If you have experience working with diverse populations, familiarity with local food resources, and are fluent in a second language, we encourage you to apply.
Refer to ACSA Community Services for more information about ACSA’s work.
About the role:
· Program & Food Security Support: Assist in delivering nutrition, cooking, and FoodFit activities; collaborate with the Community Food Centre to develop initiatives that address food security.
· Garden & Urban Agriculture: Support Garden maintenance and the Backyard Gardening program, including participant communication and indoor/outdoor growing workshops.
· Outreach & Community Engagement: Build relationships with residents, foster leadership through capacity building, and facilitate community outreach across specified neighbourhoods.
· Communications & Administration: Maintain the Food Asset Map, manage program data, and create digital/social media content for workshops and program updates.
About you:
· Eligibility: Must be 15–30 years old and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee, or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada.
· Core Skills: Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
· Knowledge & Experience: Experience working with seniors, adults, or youth, plus an understanding of Scarborough’s food resources, diverse cultures, and issues facing low-income families.
· Assets: Gardening/cooking experience, familiarity with Chester Le, Glendower, or Bay Mills communities, a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle, and proficiency in a second language (Arabic, Mandarin, or Farsi preferred).
· Availability: Must be available for occasional evenings/weekends and provide a mandatory police reference check.
What we offer:
8 Week Contract 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $17.60
An amazing work culture full of great, caring people truly committed to changing lives!
Please apply via email (cover letter & resume in one attachment) to:
Attention: (Silvea Chowdhury, Associate Manager – Food Security & Poverty Reduction)
Email: [email protected]
(Please quote Community Service Worker - Food Security in the subject line of email)
No phone calls please.
ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
If you are contacted by ACSA regarding a job opportunity and need accommodation throughout a hiring process, please contact Yamini de Costa at [email protected]. This address is for accommodation inquiries ONLY. Job applications sent to it will not be considered.
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
