Canada Summer Jobs (Summer Youth Employment) - Program Assistant

Canada Summer Jobs (Summer Youth Employment) – Program Assistant
Locations Available: Scarborough, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, and Brampton
Term: June 30, 2025, to August 22, 2025

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada. ACCES helps more than  56,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for-profit organization, ACCES provides job search services that connect newcomers, jobseekers, youth, women, and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience.  We provide over 35 customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills, and experience of Canada's population.

ACCES is seeking Program Assistants to work hybrid at five (5) of our locations: Scarborough, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, and Brampton. Please indicate your preferred location when applying.

ACCES is recruiting youth/students in the field of Community & Employment Services, Career & Work Counseling, Social Work, Immigration & Settlement, Project Management, or Marketing,

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service care to ACCES clients
• Assist with the online client flow and assist with organization of special events for the sites
• Collect and organize all client forms
• Update client information as required
• Assist with contacting employers and community partners to raise program awareness
• Assist project/program managers with daily project administration
• Assist staff to ensure all client needs are met
• Assist staff in the areas of Marketing, Online Services, and other areas as needed
• Promote ACCES services to employers and community partners through telephone campaign
• And other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Superior customer service skills (minimum of 1-year customer service experience preferred)
• Pursuing or completed post-secondary education in one of the following fields is preferred: Community & Employment Services, Career & Work Counseling, Social Work, Immigration & Settlement, Project Management, or Marketing.
• Must not be a client of ACCES, or a relative of an employee of ACCES
• Some experience in an administrative setting is an asset
• Previous work or volunteer experience working in a community-based setting is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Strong computer and digital skills – MS Office and troubleshooting

Canada Summer Jobs Funding Requirements

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of the employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Job Details:

• Placement runs 8 weeks: June 30, 2025, to August 22, 2025
• Pay Rate: $18 per hour – 35 hours per week

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire.
These positions will be posted until they are filled. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

ACCES is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion a re central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.