Activities Leader – Senior (Summer Student)

We are opening a vacancy for the summer student 2026 season in CCSYR.

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

Position: Activities Leader – Senior (Summer Student)

Employment Type: Seasonal Full-time, 35 hours per week, total of 8 working weeks

Department: Clinical Services

Posting Type: Summer Student Program

Location: 50 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill

Reports to: Manager, Clinical Services

Start date: May 11, 2026

End date: July 3, 2026

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Position Overview:

The Activities Leader – Senior (Summer Student) is a front-line program support position at CCSYR. As part of the senior services team, the summer student will support the planning and delivery of engaging recreational, social, and educational activities for older adults across York Region. Working under the guidance of program staff, the Activities Leader – Senior will help foster social inclusion, promote active participation, and contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for senior community members, aligned with CCSYR’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering recreational, educational, wellness, and social activities for seniors,
• Support the facilitation of group programs, workshops, and special events designed to promote social connection and community engagement,
• Assist with participant registration, attendance tracking, and program setup and cleanup,
• Engage with senior participants in a respectful, supportive, and inclusive manner to encourage participation and enhance program experience,
• Provide general information to participants regarding available CCSYR senior programs and community resources, under staff supervision,
• Assist in preparing activity materials, event supplies, and program communications,
• Support the collection and entry of participant data while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to CCSYR data management standards,
• Assist in gathering participant feedback to support program evaluation and continuous improvement,
• Participate in team meetings, staff training, and other organizational activities to support program delivery.

Skills:

• Interest in senior services, community programming, recreation, social services, or non-profit sector work,
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the needs and experiences of older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds,
• Understanding of Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism Frameworks is considered an asset,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage respectfully with senior participants,
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude when working with older adults,
• Comfort with technology and communication platforms, including Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools,
• Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct,
• Understanding and adherence to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA),
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team,
• Strong organizational and time management skills,
• Ability to multitask and support program activities in a dynamic environment,
• Comfort with facilitating group activities and assisting with public-facing events,
• Previous volunteer, academic, or community involvement working with seniors or in community programming is considered an asset.

This vacancy is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs grant. In order to be eligible, youth must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period,
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment,
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.

Expected Compensation: Gross salary will be $17.60 per hour based on 35 hours per week. All payments are subject to the required statutory employee deductions.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring:

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.