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Jobs & volunteering
Connecting Ottawa / Connexion Ottawa
Connecting Ottawa is Hiring! They are looking to hire another lawyer to begin in January 2025. The position is
Staff Lawyer - Public Legal Education and Information.
• Posted: October 4, 2024
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre / Centre des ressources de l’Est d’Ottawa
The Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is looking for an
Intake Resource and Referral Worker• Posted: October 3, 2024
Belong Ottawa
Belong Ottawa is looking for new
Volunteers.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Ottawa Foyers Partage
Ottawa Foyers Partage is looking for a
Supervisor.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Centretown Community Health Centre / Centre de santé communautaire du Centre-ville
The Centretown Community Health Centre is recruiting for a
Prevention Specialist –Bilingual Community Health Promotion program.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Centretown Community Food Centre
The Centretown Community Food Centre is looking for a
Food Centre Manager.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Crossroads is looking for casual
Child & Youth Counsellors to work in our Day Treatment Program. Daytime availability is a must. $28.65/hr
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre is looking for a
Maintenance Worker / Building Superintendent.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Lowertown Community Resource Centre / Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville
Lowertown Community Resource Centre is looking for a
Bilingual After-School Program Facilitator.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Ottawa Food Bank / Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa
The Ottawa Food Bank is currently looking for
new members to join their Board of Directors.
• Posted: October 2, 2024
Ottawa Riverkeeper / Garde-rivière des Outaouais
The Ottawa Riverkeeper is looking for
Outreach Volunteers• Posted: September 26, 2024
The National Research Council of Canada, the University of Toronto, and Carleton University teams are looking for
volunteers to participate in a survey on environmental well-being in Canadian homes for aging in place. Please visit the web site for more information.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization is looking for a
Refugee613 Community Outreach Coordinator (Local), a
LINC Instructor (CLB 5), a
Mental Health Worker
and a
Refugee613 Communications Coordinator, CIIRC.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Centretown Community Health Centre / Centre de santé communautaire du Centre-ville
The Centretown Community Health Centre is looking for a
Casual Team Lead, Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) and a
Registered Nurse.
• Posted: September 18, 2024
Nepean Rideau & Osgoode Community Resource Centre is looking for a
Mental Health Counsellor - Youth & Adults. This is 4 day/week or 28 hours/week position. Please go to our website for more information.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
The Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) is looking to
hire for several roles.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
News & events
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’est ontarien
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario has just shared its list of
2024 Thanksgiving Meals in Ottawa. Last updated on October 3rd.
• Posted: October 4, 2024
Financial Literacy Action Network Ottawa / Réseau d’Action en Littératie Financière d’Ottawa
Financial Literacy Action Network Ottawa (FLANO)'s
2024 Annual General Meeting will take place on October 30th.
• Posted: October 4, 2024
Connecting Ottawa
Connecting Ottawa has shared its
September 26th 2024 Communiqué.
• Posted: October 4, 2024
Ottawa Restorative Justice Network
The Ottawa Restorative Justice Network has shared its
September 2024 ORJN Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Belong Ottawa's
Fall newsletter is out now, featuring a profile of their new Executive Director, Shauna-marie Young.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Amethyst Women’s Addiction Centre is proud to unveil its new name:
Amethyst Centre Ottawa. This rebranding marks a significant step in our commitment to inclusivity, more accurately reflecting the diverse community we serve.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada / L’Association canadienne des troubles d’apprentissage
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) has shared its
September 2024 Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre / Centre antifraude du Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has recently received
several reports of letters regarding extortion attempts through email.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
City for All Women Initiative / Initiative : une ville pour toutes les femmes
The City for All Women Initiative has just shared its
September Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
CharityVillage
On November 20th, CharityVillage will host its
2024 CharityVillage Virtual Conference and Awards• Posted: October 3, 2024
Homeless Hub
The Homeless Hub has just launched a blog on
Pandemic Preparedness and Homelessness: International Lessons from COVID-19.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Hire Immigrants Ottawa
Hire Immigrants Ottawa is accepting entries for the
2024 Employer Excellence Awards from employers in East Ontario. The deadline is December 13th.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
CLEO Connect
CLEO Connect has just shared its
September 2024 On The Radar Newsletter, with details on a new law that protects homeowners from costly scams using a legal tool called a notice of security interest or NOSI to scam homeowners.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Institute for Research on Public Policy
The Institute for Research on Public Policy has just shared a
newsletter on Canada’s stubborn digital-access and affordability problem.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Ottawa Child & Youth Initiative / Initiative pour les enfants et les jeunes d’Ottawa
The Ottawa Child & Youth Initiative has just shared its
September 2024 Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
United Way East Ontario / Centraide Est de l’Ontario
United Way East Ontario has just shared its
Keeping communities strong Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
PLEO – Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario
On October 10th, PLEO – Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario will host its
Annual Gala for Mental Health.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario has shared its
September 2024 Newsletter.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
CharityVillage
CharityVillage have shared their latest CharityVillage Connects podcast episode on
Leadership transitions: A looming crisis for nonprofits.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Ontario Trillium Foundation / Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario
The Ontario Trillium Foundation's
Grow grant application period is from October 9 to November 6, 2024.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Homeless Hub
To commemorate Orange Shirt Day, the Homeless Hub encourages you to learn more about reconciliation. Consider engaging in a community event, for example, and take the time to learn what it means to be an ally. Visit the
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website to learn about the history of residential schools and its impact on First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples today.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Empathy House
On October 15th, Empathy House will host their
Annual General Meeting.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Ontario Caregiver Organization
The Ontario Caregiver Organization has just shared its
September 2024 Connect Newsletter.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada
Statistics Canada has shared its
September 2024 Business and Community Newsletter.• Posted: September 26, 2024
Council on Aging of Ottawa / Conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa
On September 28th, the Council on Aging of Ottawa will host the
Walk of Ages, an intergenerational rock-themed fundraising walk.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
A newly designed
SCALE program from the Ontario Caregiver Organization is being launched this Fall. Register now to get new content and resources!
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) has shared its
September 2024 IWSO Connections newsletter.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network
The Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network is holding its Annual General Meeting on September 27th at 6:00 PM. To secure your spot, please email at
info@canadianwomenofcolour.ca• Posted: September 26, 2024
City for All Women Initiative / Initiative : une ville pour toutes les femmes
The City for All Women Initiative (CAWI)'s
Special Members' Meeting will be held on October 2nd.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Family Services Ottawa
Family Services Ottawa's
Supervised Access Program (SAP) is currently accepting applications for its exchange services.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Canadian Organic Growers-Ottawa St Lawrence Outaouais Chapter
The Canadian Organic Growers-Ottawa St Lawrence Outaouais Chapter has shared its
September 2024 Newsletter.
• Posted: September 18, 2024
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County/La société de la démence d’Ottawa et du comté de Renfrew
On September 21st, for World Alzheimer's Awareness Day, the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will host its
2024 Walk for Dementia to raise funds.
• Posted: September 18, 2024
GenNext East Ontario
GenNext East Ontario has shared its
August 2024 Newsletter.
• Posted: September 18, 2024
The Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) is holding their
AGM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Please email jdonovan@nrocrc.org to RSVP and/or to purchase your NROCRC Membership &/or if you have any questions.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse / Réseau Canadien pour la prévention du mauvais traitement des aînés
On September 24th, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will host its
2024 Annual General Meeting.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
The Council on Aging of Ottawa / Le conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa
The Council on Aging of Ottawa has shared its
latest Info-Flash newsletter.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
CharityVillage
CharityVillage, in partnership with the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University is sharing the
50-30 Challenge, a voluntary code that aims to advance gender parity (50% women and/or non-binary people) and increase diversity (30% other equity-deserving groups) on boards and/or in senior leadership roles.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
The Door Youth Centre
The Door Youth Centre has shared their
September calendar of events.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Restoring Hope Ministries
On September 28th, Restoring Hope Ministries will host its
Walk for Refuge - Support Restoring Hope.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Ottawa Police Service
The Ottawa Police Service, Partnership In Action (PIA) will hold the 9th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum on Thursday, December 5th. More details will follow.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Kind Space
Kind Space has shared its
September Kind Words Newsletter.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Training & employment programs
Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC)
Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) is organising several workshops including an interactive resume clinic workshops, and a job search workshop. Find all the different workshops and training opportunities for October and register for them
here.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Hire Immigrants Ottawa
On October 15th, Hire Immigrants Ottawa will host a
Cross-Cultural Interviewing Competency Workshop.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
Homelessness Learning Hub
The Homelessness Learning Hub are excited to launch the French version of their training on data collection:
Collecte de données dans les services en itinérance / Data Collection in Homeless Services.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
CAPSA will be hosting a free webinar:
Enhancing Workplace Health through a Substance Use Health Lens, Wednesday, October 30th.
• Posted: October 3, 2024
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
On October 24th, the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County will host a webinar on
Financial Information for Caregivers.
• Posted: October 2, 2024
Ontario Nonprofit Network
This Fall, the Ontario Nonprofit Network is hosting a few different webinars, including
A conversation on how ONN developed a sector-driven pension plan and a
Fireside chat to clarify assumptions about financial governance
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Policy Centre for Victim Issues / Centre de la politique concernant les victimes
The Policy Centre for Victim Issues will soon host its
Fall 2024 Webinar Series.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
On October 25th, the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness will host a panel discussion on
The Unique Ways Legal Professionals Can Help Prevent Youth Homelessness.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Council on Aging of Ottawa / Conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa
Starting in October, the Council on Aging of Ottawa will host
Smart Aging Core Program.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Serenity Renewal for Families
Serenity Renewal for Families will host
several workshops in October.
• Posted: September 26, 2024
Registration for the Champlain Hospice Palliative Care Program's 5-week *
Practical Caregiver Training* for family Caregivers is now open. Starting October 1 to 29, 2024
• Posted: September 20, 2024
Family Services Ottawa offers
professional development to private sector groups, non-profit, and government organizations to create inclusive services and workplaces for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. In person and virtual options are available. Contact aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org for details.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
On September 18th, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario will host
Reimagine Aging - A Program to Counter Internalized Ageism,
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Volunteer Ottawa/Bénévoles Ottawa
Volunteer Ottawa is offering a varity of workshops, on tech innovations, equity and diversity and other subjects. Find more
here.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Institute for Research on Public Policy
On September 24th, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will host a presentation on
The Next Frontier in Canada's Digital Divide.
• Posted: September 12, 2024
Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
Registration for the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness's
International Conference on Youth Homelessness Prevention is now open!
• Posted: September 12, 2024