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Jobs & volunteering
Centre d’Éducation Financière EBO/ Financial Education Centre EBO
EBO Financial Education Centre is hiring
volunteers for its 2024 income tax clinics offered to Ottawa residents with a low income in March and April. For more information, please contact Income Tax Coordinator Ange Ningabiye at 613 746-0400, extension 1006, or
acningabiye@centre-ebo.com.
• Posted: December 5, 2023
Ministry of the Attorney General / Ministère du Procureur général
The Ministry of the Attorney General is looking for a
Judicial Secretary/Assistant Trial Coordinator.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) is looking for a
Mentorship Program Coordinator (One Hub)• Posted: December 4, 2023
Lowertown Community Resource Centre/Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville
The Lowertown Community Resource Centre is looking for a
Program Coordinator - Youth.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre
The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre is looking for a
Registered Nurse. Apply by December 7th.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
NROCRC is hiring a part-time
After School Kids Club Program Worker. The deadline for applications is December 4th.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Centretown Community Health Centre/Centre de santé communautaire du Centre-ville
The Centretown Community Health Centre is looking for a
Bilingual Early ON Family Navigator position to join the Community Health Promotion and Early Years team.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Connecting Ottawa / Connexion Ottawa
Connecting Ottawa is looking for a
Project Manager.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Hintonburg Community Association
The Hintonburg Community Association is looking for
volunteers for the November 25th Hintonburg Artisan Craft Fair.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre is hiring a
Bilingual substance use and problem gambling therapist - apply right away!
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Amethyst Women's Addiction Centre is looking for a
part-time, permanent Community Relations and Community Coordinator. Apply by December 4th, 2023.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa
Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is looking for a
full-time Marketing & Outreach Coordinator and a
part-time Accounting Assistant.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre
The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre is looking for an
AMHS Therapist.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre / Centre de santé communautaire du sud-est d’Ottawa
The South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre is looking for a
Registered Midwife, Perinatal Outreach.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Lowertown Community Resource Centre/Centre de ressources communautaires de la Basse-Ville
The Lowertown Community Resource Centre is looking for a
Social Support Worker.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Carty House
Carty House is looking for an
Assistant Program Coordinator.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
News & events
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’est ontarien
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario (hey, that's us!) have shared our
List of Out of the Cold locations (Ottawa) 2023-2024 (updated December 2nd 2023).
• Posted: December 6, 2023
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’est ontarien
Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario (hey, that's us!) have shared their
List of Free Holiday Meals (Ottawa) 2023-2024 (last updated December 1st 2023).
• Posted: December 5, 2023
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline / 9-8-8 : Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide
Canada’s
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline launched on November 30th. This new three-digit suicide prevention helpline will take calls and texts, 24/7 anywhere in Canada.
• Posted: December 5, 2023
Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada
Statistics Canada has shared its
November Business and Community Newsletter.• Posted: December 4, 2023
Ottawa Restorative Justice Network
The Ottawa Restorative Justice Network has shared its
November 2023 Newsletter.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
The Compassionate Friends
On December 10th, the Compassionate Friends, Ottawa Chapter will host its
27th Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony in remembrance of children who left too soon.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Epilepsy Ottawa
Epilepsy Ottawa has shared its latest
Fall 2023 Brain Waves Newsletter.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
The Ottawa Church of God and the Samaritan Support Services of Ottawa-Carleton, 1820 Carling Ave. between Maitland and Broadview, will once host its
Community Christmas dinner for those in need in our community. The event will be held on Sat. Dec. 16 from 2-3:30 p.m.. A delicious take-out meal will be available. Dinners must be ordered in advance by emailing: communitychristmas@outlook.com
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre / Centre antifraude du Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) highlights the
most popular holiday scams so that you can recognize, reject, report and be merry.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Ottawa Police Service / Service de police d’Ottawa
On December 7th, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR) will host the
8th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum (HRLF).
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Windrose Supportive Housing Program is
calling for donations for the holidays in order to provide gift baskets and a holiday meal to the vulnerable youth we serve. Linked is our Amazon Wishlist, which sends items directly to our program. Monetary donations are also happily accepted- please connect with Sim Fazal at
sfazal@jhsottawa.ca. Tax receipts available for monetary donations. Thank you!
• Posted: December 4, 2023
City For All Women Initiative
The City For All Women Initiative have shared their
November 2023 monthly Newsletter.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes
On December 7th, Action ontarienne contre la violence faite aux femmes will host
Standing Up Against 2SLGBTQI+ Gender-Based Violence In Schools, a Q&A Panel Discussion.
• Posted: December 1, 2023
Distress Centre of Ottawa
Starting today, people across Canada will have access to a new and important source of support:
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is now available nationwide in English and French, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Posted: November 30, 2023
Institute for Research on Public Policy / Institut de recherche en politiques publiques
The Institute for Research on Public Policy has helped to launch the
Affordability Action Council, focusing on Providing relief for basic needs.
• Posted: November 30, 2023
Family Services Ottawa
The Supervised Access Program is currently accepting applications for supervised exchanges at Family Services Ottawa. Applications can be submitted at
Supervised Access Program | Family Services Ottawa• Posted: November 30, 2023
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism / Ministère des Affaires civiques et du Multiculturalisme
The Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism has shared that the
Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant Program (2023-24) is now open for applications. Applications for the program must be submitted on or before December 8th.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Family Services Ottawa offers
Rainbow Families Art & Play Drop-In for 2SLGBTQI+ families and families with gender diverse children ages 0-6. First Saturday of every month from 1-4pm. Contact aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org for more information.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre / Centre antifraude du Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has shared a newsletter for
November’s Financial Literacy Month about reports of fraudsters using QR codes in various scams.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Council on Aging of Ottawa / Conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa
This Fall, the Council on Aging of Ottawa will host a series of
Age-Friendly Housing Community Conversations across the City of Ottawa.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre offers a variety of services which include, pre-employment services, mentorship programs, support with resume building, interview preparation and job readiness. Check out our December calendar for upcoming workshops and events! Many different workshops and guest employers who join the Job Talk! session. Come in for our
pre-employment services!
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Connecting Ottawa
Connecting Ottawa has shared its
November 21st Communiqué.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Ottawa Child & Youth Initiative / Initiative pour les enfants et les jeunes
The Ottawa Child & Youth Initiative has just shared its
November 2023 Ovation Newsletter.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
ABLE2
On December 10th, ABLE2 will hold its annual
Holiday Dinner & Dance.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region
On November 26th, Bereaved Families of Ontario – Ottawa Region will hold their annual
Candlelight Remembrance Event. Register by November 24th.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
On November 29th, to mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, WomanACT and the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will co-host a
half-day virtual symposium on Innovation and Collaboration to Combat Gender Based Violence : Inclusive Voices, Collective Power.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Ontario Trillium Foundation / Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has shared its
application deadlines for 2024.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Hydro One
Hydro One has just shared their application portal for their
Energizing Life Community Fund 2024 to fund projects from Indigenous community groups, municipal community groups or Canadian registered charities or non-profits that focus on the physical, psychological and emotional safety of Ontarians. The application deadline is January 31st, 2024.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Ottawa Food Bank / Banque d’Alimentation d’Ottawa
The Ottawa Food Bank has shared its
Fall issue of Feed the Need.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Ottawa Network for Education / Réseau d’Ottawa pour l’éducation
The Ottawa Network for Education has just shared its
2023 Gratitude Report.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Ontario Nonprofit Network
The Ontario Nonprofit Network has shared its
2023 State of the Sector Survey: At a Tipping Point.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
On December 2nd, The Good Companions Seniors' Centre will host its
annual Craft Studio Sale & Christmas Bazaar• Posted: November 13, 2023
Support groups
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County/La société de la démence d’Ottawa et du comté de Renfrew
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County released their new calendars for all the upcoming events, education and activities. Find it
here!• Posted: December 5, 2023
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends, Ottawa Chapter will host
monthly virtual support meetings on the first Thursday of the month and
in-person support meetings on the third Tuesday of the month.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Family Services Ottawa
Family Services Ottawa is pleased to be offering the following upcoming parenting groups: perinatal mental health
Beyond the Baby Blues | Family Services Ottawa, Parenting Your Anxious Child
Parenting Anxious Children | Family Services Ottawa and Parenting for Connection
Parenting for Connection | Family Services Ottawa
• Posted: November 30, 2023
Family Services Ottawa offers
free peer-support groups for parents & caregivers of gender diverse, transgender, and nonbinary children of all ages. Meet with other families as they navigate the gender journey while affirming the positive development of their children. Contact aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Ontario Caregiver Organization / Organisme de soutien aux aidants naturels de l’Ontario
Ontario Caregiver Organization’s
Online Support Groups, a supportive environment for caregivers to share challenges, successes, and concerns related to caregiving roles. Beginning November 2nd, a NEW Evening Group will take place twice monthly from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the first and third Thursday of every month. The support group is facilitated by two trained facilitators with experience as caregivers.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
The Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre is looking for
participants for their therapeutic Jiu Jitsu Program. Jiu Jitsu teaches self-discipline, concentration and self-confidence. Our program boosts self-esteem, mindfulness and resiliency. For kids aged 9-12. Email hr@crossroadschildren.ca to register or for more details.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Training & employment programs
Impact ON
Dans le cadre de leur engagement continu à offrir un soutien personnalisé à nos réseaux, Impact ON propose gratuitement une heure d’accompagnement et des formations sur l’entrepreneuriat social.
• Posted: December 5, 2023
Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa
Parenting workshops, including
Interparental Conflict are delivered through Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa, designed for women and gender diverse folks. To enroll, please contact Leah Riley via call or text 343-543-6599, or email at
leah.riley@efryottawa.com.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada
On December 12th
(English) and 13th
(French), Statistics Canada will host a webinar on Challenges and opportunities: Current economic conditions and structural challenges
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Join the Ontario Caregiver Organization on January 11th to learn more about
communication tips and strategies for those living with dementia.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
CharityVillage
On December 7th, Workright Limited, in partnership with CharityVillage, will hold a webinar on
Nonprofits' OHSA and AODA compliance responsibilities.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Council on Aging of Ottawa / Conseil sur le vieillissement d’Ottawa
From January through February 2024, the Council on Aging of Ottawa will host their
Smart Aging Core Program online via Zoom, that encourages people to take charge of their aging and gives them the information and confidence needed to make informed decisions at key transition points in life.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Homelessness Learning Hub
The Homelessness Learning Hub has just shared a
new training on Digital Storytelling.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
CLEO Connect
On December 7th, CLEO Connect will host a panel on
Partnerships between health care and the legal sector in Ontario: What’s next.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
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 November and register for them
here.
• Posted: December 4, 2023
Family Services Ottawa offers
2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Practices education and training to the private sector, non-profit, and government organizations to create inclusive services and workplaces for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and communities. Contact aroundtherainbow@familyservicesottawa.org for more information.
• Posted: November 30, 2023
TechSoup Canada
On November 30th, TechSoup Canada will host
Optimizing Online Visibility: An SEO Masterclass for Nonprofits.
• Posted: November 29, 2023
Ontario Nonprofit Network
On November 22nd, the Ontario Nonprofit Network will host a webinar entitled
Towards a decolonial and anti-racist approach to volunteer recruitment.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
City for All Women Initiative / Initiative : une ville pour toutes les femmes
City for All Women Initiative is re-launching their
Women’s Action Circle, a group aiming to equip young leaders with the tools they need to engage effectively with City Hall as well as lead initiatives in their own communities. The Circle will operate on the principles of peer mentoring and member-driven action while upholding CAWI’s strategic direction, theory of change and values.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
CLEO Connect
On November 29th, CLEO Connect will host a webinar on
Creating Better Legal Information for people who create, select, or adapt legal information to give to clients.
• Posted: November 20, 2023
CharityVillage
On November 23rd, CharityVillage will host a webinar on
Getting your nonprofit's financial operations ready for 2024!
• Posted: November 20, 2023
Steps to Justice/Justice pas-à-pas
Steps to Justice has
new information on crimes involving gender-based violence and private prosecutions.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab
On November 16th, Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Social Innovation Lab, in partnership with PolicyWise, will host a
webinar on Designing Data Infrastructure to Prevent Youth Homelessness in Canada.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa
On November 15th and 23rd, the City of Ottawa will hold its
Planning Primer Elective Program - Heritage Planning.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
CharityVillage
On November 29th, CharityVillage will host a panel discussion to learn about
Artificial Intelligence for the Nonprofit Sector.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
Institute for Research on Public Policy / Institut de recherche en politiques publiques
On November 21st, the Institute for Research on Public Policy will host a
panel discussion on Imagining a Better Digital Future for Canadian Agriculture.
• Posted: November 13, 2023
