Come Work with Us!
York West Active Living Centre (YWALC) is a not-for-profit organization that enriches the lives of adults 55 plus. YWALC supports healthy, independent living by providing innovative health and wellness programs. 

YWALC understands the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle and therefore we strive to maintain a wide range of health and wellness programs, educational workshops and multicultural activities. Our membership and activities reflect the diverse population of our community, and we enthusiastically accept the challenge of bringing forward new and exciting programs to meet the needs of all our members. 

What is the opportunity?

The Program Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the effective and responsive delivery of social, physical and health and wellness programming as well as information and referral services for our membership.

General YWALC Programming

●        Hands on program support to all members

●        Assist with membership and program registration

●        Handle cash transactions.

●        Record and report program statistics using YWALC’s client information software

●        Program set-up for daily activities including running online zoom programs.

●        Social media content including but not limited to facebook, Instagram and mail chimp

●        Other duties that may be deemed necessary from time to time and that are within the ability of the Program Assistant

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

●        Fully proficient in English

●        Excellent working ability with Microsoft Office Applications

●        Strong administration, research, and communication skills

●        Relevant working experience, 2 years’ minimum job-related experience

●        Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends

●        Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

●        Ability to plan, organize, delegate and supervise programs

●        Self-motivated, self-managing and high achieving

●        Skilled at motivating, empowering others and team building

●        Bondable, team player, able to multi-task

●        Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill             the requirements of the role

Nice-to-have:

●        Recreation Management in Gerontology, Community Worker or Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma an asset

●        Second language, Italian

Working conditions/requirements:

●        Able to function in an environment that provides constant interruption and change

●        Enjoy a constantly changing environment

●        This position requires daily lifting, carrying, stretching, walking and standing as an essential job function

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our members thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

●         Continued opportunities for career advancement

●         Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

●         Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Interested individuals should forward their resume and cover letter to   

Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

York West Active Living Centre is an equal opportunity employer who strives to develop an inclusive workforce that reflects our community. We encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal persons and people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+.

York West Active Living Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants need to make their request for accommodation known when contacted.