EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract 8 weeks

HOURS/WEEK: 35 hours per week

Our Vision

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing

Our Mission

We reduce health inequities by providing inter-professional primary health services and community programs, focused on the populations we prioritize in collaboration with community partners.

Our Values

Innovation, Accountability, Person-Centered, Health Promotion, Excellence, Sustainability, Accessibility

Are you passionate about the Guelph CHCs Vision, Mission and Values and working with equity deserving populations who are: homeless or at risk of homelessness, low income, newcomers to Canada with language barriers, moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues, moderate to severe disabilities, without access to primary care, Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Inuit and Mtis, 2SLGBTQIA+ populations, other marginalized groups, and vulnerable children and their families experiencing violence, family conflict, social isolation and attachment struggles? If you are passionate about Guelph CHCs Vision, Mission, Values and meet the below qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Eligibility requirements

This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs fund. In order to be considered for this job you must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment contract;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Position Summary:

Hive Health Services is seeking a self-motivated and tech-savvy summer staff to lead an independent community mapping and outreach project. The successful candidate will identify and assess care providers and organizations within our catchment area who currently provideor are open to providingHIV-related and/or gender-affirming care. This project will directly support Hives mission to build inclusive, responsive care networks for 2SLGBTQIA+ and HIV-impacted communities in Guelph and surrounding regions.

This role is ideal for a student interested in community health, social justice, health promotion, or systems-level advocacy.

Job Duties:

• Conduct environmental scans and community research to identify health care providers, clinics, and organizations offering HIV care or gender-affirming services
• Develop a database and mapping tool to visualize care providers by type, services offered, location, and population served
• Assess willingness of identified providers to partner with Hive Health Services through outreach and communication (email, phone, survey)
• Compile findings into a final report with recommendations for future collaboration, referrals, and health system integration
• Ensure accurate documentation, privacy considerations, and project progress tracking
• Present key findings to Hive staff and stakeholders at the end of the placement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication skills, especially in outreach and professional email writing
• Research and problem-solving capabilities
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite (training will be provided as needed)
• Welcoming and inclusive attitude; respectful of diverse communities and lived experiences
• Comfort working independently with virtual and in-office support
• Experience or interest in health equity, 2SLGBTQIA+ health, HIV care, or community development is an asset
• We particularly invite members with lived experience as a person living with HIV and/or who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume and cover letter,outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements..

Please visit our website at www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.