Employment Opportunity (Summer Students)

The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization, mandated under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act of Ontario, focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The Society is committed to the strengthening of families, while valuing diversity and promoting equity.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. The Society encourages applicants from all qualified individuals.

We are currently seeking a skilled and committed individual to join our team as a:

Summer Students (multiple positions)
Due to COVID-19 the commencement of Summer Students will be based on a “phased in” approach and
dependent on the re-opening of services. All Summer Students will commence no later than July 12, 2021.

$14.25 per hour, plus 4% vacation and statutory holiday pay as per the Employment Standards Act
Temporary Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Reporting to a Unit Supervisor, these positions are designed to provide assistance and support to
Child Protection workers in the Assessment and Support, Permanency and Resource Departments along
with ad hoc support across all other agency Departments.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a Post-Secondary establishment preferable in a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work program from a recognized university and returning to school in the Fall of 2021 on a full-time basis; demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports, computer literate and familiarity with spreadsheet programs; excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. The successful candidate must possess a valid G driver’s license; have access to a personal vehicle and proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance coverage. Successful candidate will required to provide a Criminal Reference Check, satisfactory to the Agency, and a Driver’s Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation.

All employees of the Society are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the children and families we serve and each other, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering care to the children and families of our community.

Interested applicants should submit a current resume to careers@hamiltoncas.com or
by Fax: (905) 522-1089, clearly indicating the Job Posting Number (File 027/21) by May 28, 2021.

We thank all applicants for their interest in The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. The Society encourages applicants from all qualified individuals. Applicants that may require accommodation due to disability during the selection process must notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview.