Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association·Toronto, Ontario
The Community Ambassador conducts culturally responsive outreach and education to improve access to preventive healthcare and cancer screening for Black communities. They connect community members to essential health and social services while assisting in program evaluation and development.
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit charitable community services agency established since 1976. Our spectrum of services has grown from the delivery of Chinese meals-on-wheels service to a full range of community support services, covering the whole Greater Toronto Area.
With a staff of more than 550 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors, adults, youth with physical, social, emotional and health challenges. 3,000 of whom are “home-bound” and frail.
We are currently seeking a Community Ambassador to fill a vacant position at our Community Health Team, with a primary focus on supporting our Black Health Initiative. This role plays a key part in advancing health equity by working closely with Black communities to improve access to preventive care, health education, screening, and system navigation.
Carefirst strongly encourages applications from individuals who identify as Black, African, Caribbean, or Afro-descendant, as well as candidates from other equity-deserving groups. Lived experience within Black communities is considered a strong asset for this role.
The Carefirst Community Health Team supports population health by bringing preventive care, health education, screening, and system navigation directly into the community, with a focus on equity and early intervention. By working alongside community partners, the team helps identify unmet needs, reduce barriers to care, and connect individuals to the right health and social supports at the right time.
These programs aim to improve equitable access to care, promote wellness, and strengthen connections within diverse communities.
Terms: Full Time Contract (Until June 30, 2027)
300 Silver Star Blvd., Scarborough and community locations in the GTA
Pay range: $21– $25 hourly
• Comprehensive Orientation Program
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Interested applicants may apply through Carefirst’s careers page, Indeed, or by emailing hr@carefirstontario.ca [hr@carefirstontario.ca]
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates should have post-secondary education in health promotion or human services, along with experience in community-based outreach and EDI practices. A valid Ontario Driver's license, access to a vehicle, and fluency in a second language are required or highly desired.
Market context
Physician roles in Ontario are typically in steady demand, especially in community-based and primary care settings. Competition is often shaped by licensure requirements, specialty certification, and experience working with diverse populations; for this role, an MD, CCFP, CPSO licensure, and valued experience with Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive practice stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPSO status and tailor your application to community care experience.
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