Professional Development

1 Position: Group Social Worker

Work Hrs: 35 hrs./per. week (9 weeks) from June 1 to July 31, 2026 Salary & Benefits: $17.60 per hour Application Deadline: May 19, 2026

This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and requires that applicants must be:

Living Water Counselling Centre (LWCC) is a professional counseling organization serving the Chinese immigrant community in the GTA by providing individual, marriage and family with psychotherapy, psycho-education, professional and volunteer training and spiritual formation. We are seeking an experienced group social worker to lead our upcoming intergenerational initiative. This role involve leading a 12-hour youth leadership training and managing a 10-hour practicum series of AI workshops designed for Cantonese-speaking seniors. This is an excellent opportunity for young professionals who are interested in social services to gain hands-on experience in intergenerational program coordination and clinical experiences.

This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs and requires that applicants must be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Major Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor two Child and Youth Worker summer students in the execution of program tasks.
• Intergenerational Group Facilitation: Utilize hands-on experience to lead the 12-hour youth leadership training and the 10-hour AI workshop series for Cantonese-speaking seniors.
• Clinical Support: Support the outreach coordinator with professional screenings, intake assessments, and client referrals.
• Program Design & Evaluation: Oversee the planning, execution, and formal evaluation of community-based education courses to ensure high-impact results.
• Strategic Engagement: Lead special events, fundraising initiatives, and promotional activities to increase LWCC’s community visibility.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all administrative documentation for clients and referrers is maintained with professional diligence and accuracy.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Post-graduate or post-secondary student majoring in Social Work, Counselling, Public Health, or a related social service field.
• Hands-on Experience: Demonstrated experience in running intergenerational groups and working within Chinese immigrant churches or community settings.
• Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in spoken Cantonese; proficiency in English and Chinese is required (Mandarin is an asset).
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of AI tools, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, social media, and Microsoft Office.
• Core Values: Ability to positively embrace LWCC’s vision, mission, and Christian values.
• Leadership Traits: Self-initiative, creative, and capable of leading a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

We encourage applications from newcomers to Canada, individuals of a visible minority to apply. Please email resume to admin@lwcounselling.ca.

LWCC thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.