Intern - Active Living and Centralized Programs

Make a difference

Do you want all persons in Toronto to have the opportunity to thrive? If working in a collaborative environment and feeling like you contribute to the greater good is where you see yourself, you may want to consider working with Toronto Community Housing!

Toronto Community Housing’s Youth/ Second Career Internship Program was created to test experiences, to allow Interns to meet professionals in different fields, and develop experience for entry into a new career avenue. Internships and training opportunities provided by Toronto Community Housing will enable Interns to develop skills and interests through meaningful opportunities that may lead to careers providing financial stability and ongoing professional development.

Is community development your passion? The Operations Division supports the Toronto Community Housing vision and mission through nurturing revitalized communities and Tenants by providing programs, services and partnerships aimed at addressing the needs of children and youth, working families, under/employed youth, seniors and other vulnerable Tenant populations. The Division does this through Tenant engagement, access to resources and support, economic development programs, providing community spaces, and developing corporate sponsorships.

What you’ll do

• Liaise with other divisions within the organization and potentially external partners helping to coordinate data management, administration, outreach/community materials, events, and local initiatives
• Support the planning and coordination of events, implementation and promotion of programs or initiatives, trainings or meetings
• Develop and distribute promotional materials
• Liaise with relevant business units, community partners, agencies, stakeholders or clients of assigned business unit
• Support teams to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs or projects
• Collect and complete administrative forms, reports, evaluation tools and statistical information, as necessary
• Perform administrative duties including data entry, creating correspondence, taking notes, etc. as required
• Conduct outreach activities to establish contact with tenants or stakeholders for relevant business unit activities
• Complete progress reports bi-weekly and a final report at the end of the work term
• Other related duties as assigned

What you’ll need

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) or College, University degree
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working with TCH tenants
• Experience with program planning, implementation, evaluation and /or project management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be proactive and ready to lead initiatives where requested
• Show a demonstrated commitment or interest in social housing, or effecting positive change in TCHC’s communities across the city
• Strong written, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Independent research skills
• Developed understanding of local and provincial housing policies considered an asset
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills
• Capable of taking responsibility and showing initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

What’s next

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and cover letter to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role. Only qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process. If you are contacted, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Please note: TCHC has a mandatory vaccination policy wherein staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of November 23, 2021 with the exception of employees with approved accommodations.