Community Ambassadors

Community Ambassador (Resident Leadership Role)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC)
Part-time: 5–10 hours/week | Paid position

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre (SEOCHC) is a community-governed organization providing health and social services in Ottawa South.

We are hiring multiple Community Ambassadors from Heatherington, Banff/Ledbury, and Herongate. These roles are new to SEOCHC as they are being added to the existing Community Ambassador group.

This role supports our Locally Driven Population Health (LDPH) work—helping improve health equity by working with residents to increase access to cancer prevention and chronic disease supports and help navigate and make referrals to programs/services/supports. Community Ambassadors work closely with staff and other community partners.

About the Role

Community Ambassadors are trusted community connectors who:

Share clear, culturally respectful health information

Help neighbours learn about cancer screening and chronic disease prevention

Connect residents to programs and supports

Support community outreach and events

Participate in planning community activities

Identify barriers residents face and share insights with staff

You will work closely with SEOCHC staff and community partners.

Who We’re Looking For

You are someone who:

Cares about your community and wants to support others

Has strong connections and trusted relationships in your neighbourhood

Is comfortable talking with people from different backgrounds

Is open to learning and participating in training

No formal healthcare experience is required. Experience through everyday life—such as caregiving, volunteering, parenting, faith groups, or community involvement—is valued.

Skills & Qualities

Communicate clearly and stay organized

Build respectful, positive relationships

Work well in a team and help solve problems

Be open to learning and trying new things

Be comfortable speaking one-on-one or in small groups

Be able to work flexible hours (including evenings/weekends)

Requirements:

English (spoken and written)

Basic computer skills (email, documents)

Assets:

French or other languages

Compensation

$23.17 – $25.32/hour + 4% in lieu of benefits

Equity & Accessibility

We recognize that leadership comes in many forms. Lived experience and community trust are as important as formal work experience.

If you’re unsure whether you meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

At SEOCHC, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applicants with diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and/or ethno-racial backgrounds that reflect the broad community we serve. Letters of Application, including your resume and cover letter outlining your interest/motivation and key competencies for this role, must be received by 4:00 pm Friday, April 17th, 2026.

https://seochc.bamboohr.com/careers/304

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Centre is committed to employment equity. SEOCHC will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please email [email protected] to request this accommodation. SEOCHC does not use AI to screen applications or during the overall recruitment cycle.