We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join our team and make an impact in the lives of women and children in the Region of Peel. This position is a full-time/ part-time, 1-year contract (with a possibility for extension), with a start date of April 1, 2026.
About Us
Armagh empowers women and children escaping violence the opportunity to rebuild safe and independent lives, while advancing community-focused solutions for lasting change. We provide safe transitional housing and comprehensive support to help them overcome the devastating effects of abuse and redefine their future.
We’re a team of passionate professionals working collaboratively to advance gender equity, healing, and independence, through a trauma-informed, values-based approach that is focused on empowerment and community-centered impact. At Armagh, you're not just doing a job, you’re contributing to systemic change. Our team is grounded in compassion, integrity, and the belief that every woman and child deserves a future free from violence.
About the Role
As a Community Development Worker, you’ll support the Community Development Team in bringing awareness
regarding violence against women and gender-based violence by initiating and maintaining positive relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders to advance the strategic priorities of Armagh.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with special community development projects and events, ensuring all project milestones are accomplished
- Engage with community groups, schools, counsellors, agencies, and service providers to develop partnerships and share information through training sessions and events.
- Distribute resource matrix on types of VAW and GBV services and programs in Region of Peel to existing and new stakeholders
- Carry out environmental scans and consultations with stakeholders as necessary
- Present education and training on a variety of topics including:
- Facts about Gender Based Violence
- Challenging gender norms
- Engaging men in the conversation
- Services available within the Region of Peel
- Intersectionality of identity factors in GBV
- Update Speakers Bureau of experts and survivors (Story Bank) to facilitate and educate the community on GBV and local services
- Responsible for the engagement, recruitment, oversight and scheduling of volunteers
- Responsible for all administrative aspects of Bingo including volunteer scheduling and account maintenance
- Coordinate fundraisers and other development campaigns
- Participate in the research, writing, and submission of grants
- Lead physical donations coordination and intakes
- Network to increase awareness of resources by ensuring website, social media and marketing plans are being implemented and maintained to support development and raise awareness of GBV
- Assist with preparing detailed monthly, quarterly and annual reports that demonstrate community development and fundraising efforts and donor dollars.
- Maintain vendor, donor, volunteer records in a confidential manner
- Assist with program evaluation, training feedback and reporting mechanisms
- Maintain professional working relationships with the Armagh team, clients and stakeholders.
- Other tasks as assigned by Community Development Manager
About you
You’re an empathetic, organized and collaborative professional who loves variety and moves seamlessly through different priorities. You’re great at pivoting and adapting to different scenarios and comfortable with ambiguity and rolling up your sleeves when needed.
- University or college degree, in business, marketing, community development or social services.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience working in a similar role, especially in the development, fundraising, administration, or nonprofit industry.
- An awareness and understanding of Violence Against Women and its impact on women and children
- An awareness of the safety needs of the organization and confidentiality of the clients and agency
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships effectively.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful, with a keen eye for accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
- Reliable and adaptable with a strong skillset to follow through and take accountability.
- Proven capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills - listening, verbal, written
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities
- Knowledge of creative platforms like Canva and social media management tools
- Proficient in Google Suite, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), social media and databases.
- Valid Driver's License and use of a reliable vehicle
- Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and maintaining of clearance requirements during course of employment
Physical and Mental Effort
Based on the work schedule, the frequency of the following tasks will vary according to need:
- Work independently and with frequent interruptions
- Changing priorities and workflow to accommodate needs of others and scheduled/imposed timelines
- Using a computer, monitor and other office equipment
- Carrying / lifting materials, donations etc. using stairs or elevator
- Ability to lift unsupported up to 25lbs
- Work effectively with people of varied background including from corporations to donors and vendors.
What we can offer you
At Armagh, we focus on creating a culture of inclusion, respect, supportive leadership, accountability
and collaboration.
- Hourly rate: $28/hour
- Hours of work: 40 hours per week for full-time position (37.5 hours paid); 24 hours per week for part-time position (22.5 hours paid). Exact hours and schedule to be determined during interview process.
- This role is in-person and requires flexibility for occasional in-community meetings and work events.
- 3 weeks vacation annually, with an additional week in lieu of on-call rotations.
- 12 sick/personal days annually to support your health, well-being, and life outside of work
- Extended health, dental, vision, life, AD&D and employee assistance benefits.
- Wellness and lifestyle partnerships with GoodLife Fitness and Perkopolis.
- Monthly team meetings, wellness activities, annual staff retreats.
- Purpose driven, diverse, collaborative and wellness focused culture
What to Expect in our recruitment process
- Application review and phone screen call with People and Culture Manager
- Virtual panel interview with hiring leads/managers
- In-person interview with key team players, supervisors and Executive Director.
- Reference and background checks
- Offer of employment
Armagh is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the human rights code throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us of your accommodation needs and we will ensure they are respected throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis until the most suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit a brief letter of interest and résumé outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying through indeed application portal or email to: jannies@armaghhouse.ca
Join our team, share our commitment to creating better futures for women and children!