Coordinator_FT-Contract

​DATE: October 22, 2025​
CLOSING DATE: November 5, 2025
LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Arleta and Shoreham Hubs
COMPENSATION: $64,933 - 76,560 annually prorated
CONTRACT DURATION: 7-Months Contract
WORK TYPE: Onsite
VACANCY: 1
JOB ID: 10357099

Who We Are:
LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient.

Job Summary:
The Coordinator provides team leadership in the overall service delivery and day-to-day operations of the Service. In conjunction with the Program Manager, this position provide a range of assistance and support in facilitating optimal client care and facilitates the general operation

Essential Duties:

Oversee all aspects of the site management of the Service. This includes managing all health and safety requirements and general maintenance and security.

Promote personal empowerment through personalized programming, coaching, mentoring and support, enabling each to meet the daily requirements of their living environment;

Advocate in navigating the social services and health care systems to ensure accessibility and availability of services;

Mediate issues included but not limited to clients, residents and neighbourswith conflict resolution

Provide leadership and support to direct service staff, including scheduling, training, performance management, and recruitment.

Develope and implemente operating procedures for the site and ensuring compliance with established standards including but not limited to property standards, fire codes and health and safety etc.;

maintaine a general awareness of the daily activities and client issues and identifying staffing issues;

Responsible for coordinating the acquisition, use, and maintenance of site equipment and supplies, managing repair requests

maintain accurate service records and incident reports, and overseeing petty cash handling.

Participate in the regular service planning processes including but not limited to service plan, operating plan, client satisfaction feedback process, quality improvement and other research activities and program evaluation report etc;

identify gaps in service and recommending solutions, participating in meetings, planning and evaluation initiatives, committees, events and activities;

Organize and participate in client meetings or other group activities which promote the well being of the residents and the smooth operation of the service;

Provide other related assistance as required by the Program Manager

Qualifications:

A degree/diploma in health care/social services or other related field

At least 5 years relevant community support service experience in the mental health sector

Excellent understanding of harm reduction and psychosocial rehabilitation principles as acquired through a post secondary education,

Knowledge of the issues faced by adults with special needs and of a marginalized client group .

Experience in program development, planning and evaluation.

An understanding of the therapeutic relationship with an ability to negotiate with clients on goals and priorities.

Experience in conducting meetings or facilitating groups, good analytical, time management, and organizational skills to co-ordinate and follow-up on issues or activities with clients.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and counselling skills are required

Advocacy skills with knowledge of local community agencies and other professional services available for the client group

an ability to establish effective relationships with service providers, residents’ families and friends etc.

Good intake assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and problem solving skills.

Computer literacy sufficient to produce and maintain files, records or statistical information.

A valid Ontario driver’s license is preferred

Work Environment:

Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching, combined hours of sitting and standing while using office equipment and computers, light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.

May be required to be on-call as emergency contact for after hours, on a rotating schedule.

Staff will be required to work in client rooms and may be exposed to second hand smoke

What We Offer:

E-learning program available all year round

Starting vacation time above minimum standard,

Additional paid personal and paid sick days

Professional development budget available to help you nurture and shape your career

Corporate Gym membership rate with GoodLife Fitness

Access to Perkopolis, a comprehensive corporate discount program

Access to unlimited DEI trainings through partnership Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
LOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT’s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario’s diverse community and it is LOFT’s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.

Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.