Community Heath Workers may carry out activities such as health education and support, infectious and chronic disease prevention and management, support for pre-natal, labour & delivery, and post-natal help; navigation of health, social services, education and employment resources supports; mediation between families and services, such as child welfare intervention or disability services; and partnering to address common issues. Learn more
Average Hourly
$23.43
Range Hourly
$18.72 – $39.82
Average Yearly
$45,679
Range Yearly
$36,508 – $77,654
Social and community service workers (4212)
Community and social services worker
Community centre co-ordinator
Community centre worker
Community Health Promotion Worker
Community Health Worker
Community Liaison
Community Relations Specialist
Community mental health worker
Community rehabilitation worker
Community service worker
Community worker
Exceptional-child-care worker (except day care)
Mental health proctor
Mental health support worker
Mental health worker
Psychological assistant
Rehabilitation officer - social services
Rehabilitation service worker
Rehabilitation worker - social services
Social rehabilitation officer
Social rehabilitation technician
Social rehabilitation worker
A diploma or certificate in Community Health Promotion is usually required on top of bachelor’s or master’s degree in the Human Services sector (including but not limited to LPN, Health sciences, Psychology, Child & Youth Worker, Social Work, Sociology, Justice Studies)
Employers may also require applicants to have 1 or more of the following:
- first aid and CPR certification
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS) certification
- clear security and child welfare checks
- a valid driver’s licence
- a reliable vehicle for transportation.
Average hourly |
Range hourly |
Average yearly |
Range yearly |
$23.43 |
$18.72 - $39.82 |
$45,679 |
$36,508 - $77,654 |
Medium
Employment outlook is good to fair in most provinces. More information is available here.
With experience and further training one may get supervisory and managerial positions in dialysis centers and can also move parallel to become blood bank technicians, laboratory technicians, immunology technicians etc.
1-2 years relevant experience in the human services field
Certificate and diploma programs are available at many colleges. Examples include:
Community Support Worker at NorQuest College
Community Health Worker Program Certificate Diploma (Modular) at Yellowquill College
Community Development Diploma at QCT College
Community and Health Services Navigation –Graduate Certificate at Cambrian College
Team player, compassionate, attentive to the clients, passionate for working with people with disabilities, critical thinking skills, interest to explore new things and taking challenges, strong communication skills, highly responsible, able to stay calm under pressure, ability to consistently project a positive, professional image, on and off the job; the ability to maintain a balanced perspective; excellent organizational and time management skills; an interest in facilitating individual and organizational growth; negotiation skills; Valid CPR/First Aid certificate may be required
Non-regulated
Community Health Workers work in a wide range of settings, including public health units, community health centres, ethno-specific and multicultural community-based organizations, as well as other regional and provincial organizations. Residential settings may require shift work. Other settings may offer more regular hours. Evening and weekend work are sometimes required.
Enrolling into above mentioned programs and obtaining relevant degrees are usually a starting point. Also, volunteering in different social and health services organizations could help get in-field experience and kick off.