Rexdale Community Health Centre (RCHC) is a multi-service centre providing primary health
care, health promotion and community support services, including settlement and community
development activities for families, children, youth, adults and seniors of diverse backgrounds.
The Centre is currently seeking one Community Ambassador to support the deliverables for the
high-priority community-funded programs. As a member of the Centre’s interdisciplinary team,
the Community Ambassador will perform general outreach duties related to community clinical
programs and services.
Rexdale CHC is implementing a community-based general vaccine, for diabetes and cancer
screening education, health promotion and outreach program, which will involve a stratified
strategy focused on the community in the M9V, M9R and M9W, including youth, seniors,
francophones, newcomers and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Position Summary:
Working closely with the Manager, HPC programs and the Health Promotions Team at RCHC,
the Community Ambassador will provide culturally specific community outreach, education, and
information and promote awareness and safety regarding diabetes and cancer screening
education within the Rexdale community. Community Ambassador will also direct community
members to the right service and programs for support, including food security support, access
to financial assistance, and access to mental health support. The successful candidate must
identify as part of one or more of the communities mentioned above, currently or previously
residing in North Etobicoke, and it would be an asset if they speak multiple languages (i.e.
Somali, Arabi, Spanish, etc).
Responsibilities and Duties: (but not limited to)
 Share project-related information with community members and local businesses.
 Inform and educate community members on public health measures and promote
awareness of vaccines, diabetes and cancer screening
 Organize information sessions and distribute resources through tabling sessions/events
and presentations at local community venues, religious venues and businesses.
 Dispel culturally specific myths/misinformation through culturally and language-specific
education and information sessions.
 Refer community members to appropriate resources and supports within the community.
Qualifications and Skills:
 Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in social service work or community work
 A College Diploma is preferred but not essential
 Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey information in a manner
that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain messaging.
 Ability to work within a diverse team
 Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, and from a
variety of locations within the Rexdale Community
 Demonstrate a strong interest in making an impact in the community through service,
leadership, and education
 Ability to motivate a sometimes unreceptive, uninformed or misinformed, diverse
population, including community members, business owners and other local agencies, to
modify behaviour to increase awareness of diabetes and cancer screening
 A high degree of conflict management to deal effectively with others in challenging
situations, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or
conflict.
 Sensitivity to people from different socio-economic backgrounds with an equity lens.
 Self-directed, self-motivated, with a positive attitude, and able to work independently and as
part of a team.
 Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities.
Salary: $22.40 per hour
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Starting date: ASAP
Duration: March 31st, 2024, with the possibility of extension (funding dependent)
Closing date for all applicants: January 24, 2024
Please apply in confidence to:
Stephanie McQueen
Human Resources Generalist
Via email: stephanie.mcqueen@rexdalechc.com
Please quote “HPC Community Ambassador: in the subject line.
We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.
No phone calls, please.
Please note this is a unionized environment-UFCW Locals 175 and 633.
The Rexdale Community Health Centre is committed to Employment Equity and encourages
applications from people representing the diverse community we serve. Rexdale CHC strives to
create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring
processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should
any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes
please contact Human Resources at stephanie.mcqueen@rexdalechc.com for assistance