Golden Mile Project Assistant (2026-219-CS)

WoodGreen Community Services • Toronto, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Woodgreen Community Services is seeking a Golden Mile Project Assistant for a 2-month contract position. This role is part of a collaborative effort among 10 community organizations to foster economic opportunities in Toronto's Greater Golden Mile, an area undergoing significant redevelopment. The project aims to ensure local residents and businesses benefit from this growth. The assistant will support initiatives that enhance community assets, establish information-sharing channels, and engage with residents and businesses to promote positive economic outcomes.

Requirements

• Experience with in-person and online community engagement
• Experience with digital content planning across social media platforms (especially LinkedIn & Instagram)
• Experience with coordinating and delivering in-person outreach activities
• Basic design skills using tools such as Canva
• Strong interpersonal skills and digital communication skills in English
• Excellent information gathering and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility with minimal supervision
• Comfortable using Microsoft Suite (PPT, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint etc), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc)
• Must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; 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; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to entrepreneurship is an asset.
• Experience related to community economic development is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Greater Golden Mile neighborhood is an asset.
• International students are not eligible participants.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the effectiveness of existing community assets that are helping Greater Golden Mile residents and businesses shape and participate in the growth and wealth of their community.
• Establish channels for information and resource sharing that supports positive economic outcomes for local residents and businesses.
• Engage and connect with residents and businesses located in the Greater Golden Mile area.
• Gather information about capacity-building resources, programs, and supports for small business owners & jobseekers.
• Distribute information and outreach materials including, but not limited to email, social media, website, and in person events.
• Participate in monitoring reach and effectiveness of all outreach activities and adjust activities accordingly.
• Assist with developing digital and physical promotional materials.
• Research sales prospects and support lead generation for A-GM.
• Support the improvement and implementation of data collection and data management tools.
• Provide administrative support as needed for programs related to economic opportunities in the Greater Golden Mile.

Benefits

• WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
• If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [email protected] of the accommodation measures required.
• Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed