The Ralph Thornton Community Centre employs a talented and dedicated team, working together to create a vibrant and robust community hub.
Staff are City of Toronto employees, represented by CUPE Local 2998. The Centre works collaboratively with the union and City of Toronto to ensure that all staff have a clear set of expectations and responsibilities, that all positions are properly classified, that all staff are compensated at the correct rate on the wage grid, and that shifts and scheduling fully respect all employees.
Committed to employment equity, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, 2SLGBTQIA+ and women. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to building an inclusive society and providing an accessible environment in which all individuals have access to the City’s services and programs in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
Current Opportunities
Mentor Program Relief Staff – Online Program
We are seeking Relief Staff for the Youth-Children Mentor Program ONLINE PROGRAM (Wednesday & Thursday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm). The Program offers services to children in areas of English language development, learning habits, cultural adaptation and problem-solving skills through one-on-one mentoring by self-esteem as well as increase a sense of belonging to the community.
RAC Camp Assistant Coordinator
We are seeking a Summer Camp Assistant Coordinator for our summer Riverdale Adventure Centre (RAC) Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6-12 within the stated RAC policies and procedures. Under the directions of the RAC Camp Coordinator, Coordinator of Settlement Services, and the Director of Programs, and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the assistant coordinator is responsible for leading and supporting Summer Camp Counsellors while implementing daily recreation programs. The RAC camp is offered to local residents with dedicated spaces for children from subsidized housing, low income and LGBTQ+ families.
We are seeking Summer Camp Counsellors for our summer Riverdale Adventure Centre (RAC) Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6-12 within the stated RAC policies and procedures. Under the directions of the RAC Coordinator, Coordinator of Settlement Services, and the Director of Programs, and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the counsellor is responsible for planning and implementing daily recreation programs. The RAC camp is offered to local residents with dedicated spaces for children from low income and LGBTQ+ families.
We are seeking Summer Camp Junior Counsellors for our summer Riverdale Adventure Centre (RAC) Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6 – 12 within the stated RAC policies and procedures. Under the directions of the RAC Coordinator, Coordinator of Settlement Services, and the Director of Programs, and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the counsellor is responsible for planning and implementing daily recreation programs. The RAC camp is offered to local residents with dedicated spaces for children from low income and LGBTQ+ families.
Summer Camp Program Specialist in Arts
We are seeking a Summer Camp Program Specialist for our summer Riverdale Adventure Centre (RAC) Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6-12 within the stated RAC policies and procedures. Under the directions of the RAC Coordinator, Coordinator of Settlement Services, and the Director of Program, and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the Program Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing daily arts activities. The RAC camp is offered to local residents with dedicated spaces for children from subsidized housing, low income and LGBTQ+ families.
Summer Camp Program Specialist in Sports & Games
We are seeking a Summer Camp Program Specialist for our summer Riverdale Adventure Centre (RAC) Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6-12 within the stated RAC policies and procedures. Under the directions of the RAC Coordinator, Coordinator of Settlement Services, and the Director of Programs, and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the Program Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing daily sports activities. The RAC camp is offered to local residents with dedicated spaces for children from low income and LGBTQ+ families.
Summer Mentor Program Camp Counsellor – 2 positions
We are seeking Summer Camp Counsellors for our summer Mentor Program Camp. This position is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriched camp experience for children ages 6-12 within the stated camp policies and procedures. Under the directions of the Child & Youth coordinator, the Coordinator of Settlement Services and the Director of Programs and in collaboration with other counsellors and specialists, the counsellor is responsible for planning and implementing daily educational and social programs. The camp is offered to children from local Chinese newcomer families.
Leadership in Training Program Youth Worker – 2 positions
Applegrove Community Complex, Eastview Community Centre, and Ralph Thornton Community Centre have partnered to create a leadership skills training project for youth ages 13-17 from Toronto Community Housing communities within our neighbourhoods. The partnership is hiring a Youth Worker to facilitate a 2-week in-class training in leadership skills for 12 Leaders-in-Training (LIT) participants, followed by 6 weeks of coaching Leaders-in-Training in job placements in our summer camps. The project runs for a total of 12 weeks.
Youth Peer Worker – Leadership in Training Program
Applegrove Community Complex, Eastview Community Centre, and Ralph Thornton Community Centre have partnered to create a leadership skills training project for youth ages 13-17 from Toronto Community Housing communities within our neighbourhoods. The partnership is hiring a Youth Peer Worker to assist the Youth Worker in facilitating a 2-week in-class training in leadership skills for 12 Leaders-in-Training (LIT) participants, followed by 6 weeks of coaching Leaders-in-Training in job placements in our summer camps.
Hiring Process Updates
Weekend Receptionist (Two Part-Time Positions)
| Job Posting | Closed |
| Screening of applications to shortlist candidates | Completed |
| Shortlisted candidates contacted to schedule interviews | Ongoing |
| Interviews with shortlisted candidates | |
| Hiring Committee deliberations | |
| Second interview of candidates (if necessary) | |
| Job Offers extended to selected candidates | |
| Position(s) filled |
Weekend Caretaker (Two Part-Time Positions)
| Job Posting | Closed |
| Screening of applications to shortlist candidates | Ongoing |
| Shortlisted candidates contacted to schedule interviews | |
| Interviews with shortlisted candidates | |
| Hiring Committee deliberations | |
| Second interview of candidates (if necessary) | |
| Job Offers extended to selected candidates | |
| Position(s) filled |