Community Health Worker (Focus on Newcomers, Immigrants, & Refugees)

Permanent Part Time Position: 21 hours per week

Expected Start Date: November 03, 2025

Salary Range: $28.42 - $34.12 per hour

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager of Health Promotion & Community Relations and working within the objectives of the program, the Community Health Worker (focus on Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees) will lead the delivery of support services for priority populations and advocate for greater action on community health issues in Peel. The Community Health Worker is responsible for developing and implementing ongoing community mental health, wellness and social support programs for Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees at LAMP’s East Mississauga site and ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

This position will be responsible for using the CHC Model and Social Determinants of Health framework in order to ensure services are accessible. This includes supporting internal and external client referrals, sharing resources, advocacy on behalf of clients, and participation in individual case coordination as appropriate. This position will also work with an interdisciplinary team and with community partners to effectively and efficiently serve clients, while practice innovative approaches to service delivery applying a health equity lens.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate community programs with a focus on promoting physical health, mental health and wellness and social engagement in accordance with workplan.
• Lead and/or co-facilitate group programs and workshops, both in-person in the East Mississauga community, as well as virtually online.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and participate in case coordination in cooperation with EMCHC’s interdisciplinary teams and partners, to ensure those with complex needs from our priority populations have access to information, referrals, follow-up and system navigation support.
• Actively conduct outreach to clients and communities by organizing/attending community events, sharing information on online platforms, and promoting East Mississauga and LAMP programs.
• Support the development and distribution of health promotion and communications resources/materials to clients and communities.
• Engages with stakeholders including funders, partners, community members to assess changing needs of Newcomers, Immigrants, and Refugees, tailor programs accordingly and measure outcomes.
• Support and mentor students and volunteers who may support programs as needed
• Administrative duties, including: registration and attendance, preparing invoices, data entry etc.
• Engages in ongoing conflict resolution and mediation with clients.
• Works from a strengths-based client centred approach to assist in building client’s own capacity to achieve health and well-being.
• Support Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees to identify barriers to services, organize community activities and events, advocate for the good health of the community and perform other tasks, as appropriate.
• Provide intake assessment support for the range of services offered at EMCHC, using eligibility criteria.
• Actively conduct outreach to clients and communities by organizing/attending community events, promoting our programs and working on our promotional materials for health promotion programs and services.
• Develop new partnership and foster existing partnerships with organizations for greater collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a Health or Social Science discipline or significant equivalent in health promotion and/or community development
• Three to five years relevant experience in a diverse community setting, using an anti-oppression and anti-racist approach to community development.
• Previous experience working with Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees and/or Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and Queer & Trans (BIPOCQT) communities.
• Experience in effective community outreach practices using community development models for diverse
• racialized populations with intersectional identities.
• Strong group facilitation skills and communication skills with a diverse audience.
• Positive attitude, empathetic, flexible and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Able to handle crisis situations and deescalate in a supportive manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across all levels of the organization’s workforce.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information & ideas.
• Excellent knowledge of community resources and social support programs in Peel for Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees, Able to develop and foster relationships with partner agencies in order to provide the best services to clients.
• Knowledge of East Mississauga communities, Peel Region organizations and services, and/or a second language that is reflective of the community being served are all.

What We Offer

For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

• Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
• Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
• Free access to Calm (Meditation, sleep stories, self -care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity
• 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
• 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
• Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

• Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
• Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources:

Email Address │

Subject │ Job Opening for: Community Health Worker (Focus on Newcomers, Immigrants & Refugees)

External Deadline │ Open until: 5:00pm Thursday October 16, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.