Coordinator, Community Wellbeing & Support (Casual/Relief)
The 519Download a PDF copy of the full job posting here.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The 519’s Community Wellbeing Plan is a multi-year, cross-organizational plan focused on advancing community wellbeing, resilience, safety, and belonging by deepening The 519’s local and community development, engagement and activation activities. This inter-departmental team, works closely with staff across The 519, partner organizations, and neighbourhood actors in the development and implementation of the plan. This exciting opportunity is well suited for energetic, inventive thinkers with a commitment to equity, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and on the ground community-based work.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Reporting to the Manager, Community & Peer Programs, the Casual Coordinator, Community Wellbeing & Support provides community-facing leadership, engagement, and crisis-responsive support that advances The 519’s Community Wellbeing Plan. This role is called upon on a casual/relief basis as required to ensure continuity of community wellbeing, safety, and engagement functions during peak service times, special events, staff absences, emergency responses, and periods of increased community need.
This position serves as a first point of contact for community members entering The 519 and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-activated community centre and neighbourhood environment. The role requires independent judgment, advanced crisis prevention and intervention skills, and the ability to lead community-facing activities with minimal supervision during assigned shifts.
The position supports and leads low-barrier community programming, lobby and building animation, neighbourhood engagement, outreach, and emergency response activities within The 519 building, Barbara Hall Park, and the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The role contributes directly to community safety, social cohesion, harm reduction, neighbourhood development, and access to essential supports for diverse 2SLGBTQ+ communities, including people experiencing houselessness, substance use, mental health challenges, violence, and social isolation.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Status |
Casual / Relief with opportunity for conversion |
Union Status |
Union Position - CUPE Local 2998 – Wage Grade 9 |
Starting Hourly Rate |
$29.36/hour starting rate (City of Toronto 2026 Wage Grid for Union Staff) (Range $29.36/hour-$34.00/hour) |
Benefits |
Not eligible for health and dental benefits. Optional enrollment in OMERS pension plan effective Day 1. |
Hours of Work |
Casual/Relief as required. Various shifts, including weekdays, evenings and weekends. |
Vacation |
Receive 4% vacation pay on every pay cheque |
Location |
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant will be expected to work on-site at The 519 and in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. |