Category: Community Services

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

The goal of the Renfrew-Collingwood Better at Home Program is to support seniors in Renfrew-Collingwood to live independently in their homes and stay connected to their communities by providing non-medical support services.

JOB OVERVIEW  

The light housekeeping and companionship program provides affordable, regularly scheduled cleaning services to seniors in the Renfrew-Collingwood community and offers a friendly visit with each appointment to socially isolated clients to increase connection and offset the adverse effects of loneliness. We are looking for two part-time, permanent housekeeper/friendly visitors to help fill the growing demand for light housekeeping and social connections.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Patience and care for seniors’ needs
• Experience with general housecleaning
• Ability to use digital devices to update calendar and fill out timesheets
• Speaks English fluently (Cantonese, Mandarin or other additional languages would be an asset)
• Excellent time management skills
• Proper work documents if the housekeeper is not a permanent resident or citizen such as an open work permit
• Valid BC driver’s licence and access to a vehicle would be an asset
• A successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC), but note that a previous conviction(s) not related to this position will not exclude applicants
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeper expectations include:

1. Communication:
   • Communicate with seniors, their family members, and the Housekeeping Program Manager in a respectful manner at all times
   • Communicate with  seniors and/or family members to schedule service appointments for a mutually agreed time and datesContinually update their digital calendar to document appointments (ability to use digital devices is required)Communicate any changes to the client’s well-being or living situation to the Housekeeping Program Manager in a timely manner
   • Contact the Housekeeping Program Manager as soon as possible for any issues, disagreements, or problems
2. Health and wellbeing:
   • The housekeeper will conduct a self-screening for Covid-19 or any other illness such as cold or flu prior to entering a client’s home
   • The housekeeper will wear a mask when in the client’s home when appropriate and practice diligent hand hygieneThe housekeeper will follow emergent CNH policies as they relate to Covid-19 which are based on provincial recommendations
   • The housekeeper will adhere to CNH’s health and safety policies including ergonomic best practices
3. Social Visiting:
   • Enjoy getting to know your clients by spending time with them over a cup of coffee and sharing a treat
   • A friendly face and caring ear can do wonders for fostering a sense of connection among those facing social isolation due to limited mobility or a host of other factors
4. Housekeeping:
   • The Light Housekeeping Service is strictly a non-medical home support service (no assistance with personal care tasks, i.e., help with washing hair, dressing, etc.)
   • The specific tasks may vary from home to home

JOB DETAILS

• Compensation:
  • Salary:$22.30 per hour with progression
  • Statutory holiday and vacation pay
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Pension plan
• Schedule: 15 hours per week
• Location: Must have reliable transportation to client’s homes (public transportation is acceptable)
• Expected start date: July 1, 2026

This is a unionized position covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Susanna Chu

Housekeeping Program Manager

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Email: schu@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CS03-26-05

CLOSING DATE: open until filled

We thank everyone who applies for this position. We will contact shortlisted candidates only.

No calls please.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

CNH Recreation Services Summer Job Pool:

Please note that CNH Recreation services has multiple summer positions available. Applicants to any of these positions may be offered interviews for the other positions in this pool if their skills and experience fit the required job responsibilities

Program Overview:

This position is for applicants who are between ages 15-30 and are interested in working with children ages from 5-12 in various recreational programs held at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. This program is designed to help children with physical literacy in order to motivate, encourage and allow them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations. These programs focus on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in. This program focuses on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in. Applicant will be involved in gymnastics summer camp in the months of July and August.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the recreation instructor in running the recreation activity assigned
• Set up and take down recreational programs, and other equipment as required
• Develop positive and professional relationships with your instructor, participants, and parents
• Organize and lead activities when instructor for the program needs assistant
• Make sure all safety rules and regulations set by the instructor is met and take a proactive approach to ensure safety of the children
• Support the instructor in planning and implementing activities in the program
• Assist the recreation instructor with field trips
• Fill Out incident reports if necessary

Level of Education

Secondary or post-secondary education with an interest in youth and social work, recreation, counselling, and/or educational studies

Preferred Qualifications and Assets

• Clear Criminal Record Search
• Previous experience in working with children in recreational settings and strong background in program planning is an asset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Standard First Aid Certifications and CPR-C
• Willing to work flexible hours in various recreational programs
• Previous experience in working and or volunteering with children in recreational settings
• Second Language is an asset

Eligibility

• Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Before starting their work, staff must have a valid first aid certificate
• Cleared Criminal Record Search

Job Details:

Salary:		$18.25/hour
Term:		July 22026 – August 29 2026
Schedule:		40 hours/week, Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, mainly between the hours of 9am-5pm
Location:		Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC)

Applications Process:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Amir Sabbaghan

Community Service Senior Manager

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

Email: asabbaghan@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CS17-26-03

Closing Date: June 5^th 2026

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position, and we will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

CNH Recreation Services Summer Job Pool:

Please note that CNH Recreation services has multiple summer positions available. Applicants to any of these positions may be offered interviews for the other positions in this pool if their skills and experience fit the required job responsibilities

Program Overview:

This position is for applicants who are between ages 15-30 and are interested in working with children ages from 5-12 in various recreational programs held at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. This program is designed to help children with physical literacy in order to motivate, encourage and allow them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations. These programs focus on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in. This program focuses on delivering a fun, safe, and positive environment for children to grow in. Applicant will be involved in gymnastics summer camp in the months of July and August.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the recreation instructor in running the recreation activity assigned
• Set up and take down recreational programs, and other equipment as required
• Develop positive and professional relationships with your instructor, participants, and parents
• Organize and lead activities when instructor for the program needs assistant
• Make sure all safety rules and regulations set by the instructor is met and take a proactive approach to ensure safety of the children
• Support the instructor in planning and implementing activities in the program
• Assist the recreation instructor with field trips
• Fill Out incident reports if necessary

Level of Education

Secondary or post-secondary education with an interest in youth and social work, recreation, counselling, and/or educational studies

Preferred Qualifications and Assets

• Clear Criminal Record Search
• Previous experience in working with children in recreational settings and strong background in program planning is an asset

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Standard First Aid Certifications and CPR-C
• Willing to work flexible hours in various recreational programs
• Previous experience in working and or volunteering with children in recreational settings
• Second Language is an asset

Eligibility

• Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Before starting their work, staff must have a valid first aid certificate
• Cleared Criminal Record Search

Job Details:

Salary:		$18.25/hour
Term:		July 22026 – August 29 2026
Schedule:		40 hours/week, Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, mainly between the hours of 9am-5pm
Location:		Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC)

Applications Process:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Amir Sabbaghan

Community Service Senior Manager

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

Email: asabbaghan@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CS17-26-02

Closing Date: June 5^th 2026

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position, and we will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

CNH Recreation Services Summer Job Pool:

Please note that CNH Recreation services has multiple summer positions available. Applicants to any of these positions may be offered interviews for the other positions in this pool if their skills and experience fit the required job responsibilities.

Program Overview:

The Collingwood Neighbourhood House Annex Administrative Assistant will be responsible for assisting the day-to-day general office administration tasks and supporting arts and recreation programs and community events. This position will also support promoting, developing and assisting with community development activities focused on the outdoor plaza at 3690 Vanness Avenue.

Job Responsibilities:

Administration:

• Answer the telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics, reports, and other information
• Record and prepare minutes of meeting
• Design and post promotional material
• Operate office equipment, order office and kitchen supplies and maintain inventory
• Set up and maintain manuals and computerized information filling systems
• Perform general clerical duties according to established procedures

Community Programs

• Create and develop engaging summer programs for residents, with support from Recreation Manager
• Perform Outreach to surrounding building to promote Annex programs and engage residents
• Survey local community to get ideas for programs and initiatives at the CNH Annex
• Assist in a variety of recreation programs, assisting instructors in Arts & Crafts, Mixed Media, and Sport Summer Camp

Level of Education

Secondary or post-secondary education with an interest in youth and social work, recreation, counselling, and/or educational studies

 Preferred Qualifications and Assets:

• Working experience in an office environment
• Experience or demonstrated interest in community development and/ or community programming
• Previous experience in working with children in recreational setting and strong background in program planning
• Excellent verbal and written English Skills
• Excellent Knowledge of MS office Suits for Windows – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Skills and experience in taking meeting minutes
• Working experience in an intericultural setting preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timeframes with a sense of urgency
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills reflected in ability to foster solid internal and external work relationship
• Good Judgment with an understanding of when to take on a task and when to seek direction
• Second language an asset
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Search
• Standard First Aid Certifications and CPR-C
• Willing to work flexible hours in various recreational programs
• Previous experience in working and or volunteering with children in recreational settings
• Second Language is an asset

Eligibility

• Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Before starting their work, staff must have a valid first aid certificate
• Cleared Criminal Record Search

Job Details
Salary:		$18.25/hour
Term:		July 2 2026 – August 29 2026
Schedule:		35 hours/week, Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, mainly between the hours of 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Location:		Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC)

Application Process

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Amir Sabbaghan

Community Services Senior Manager

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 6C9

asabbaghan@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CS17-26-01

Closing Date: June 5^th 2026

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position, and we will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly.