The Ralph Thornton Community Centre employs a talented and dedicated team, working together to create a vibrant and robust community hub.
Staff are City of Toronto employees, represented by CUPE Local 2998. The Centre works collaboratively with the union and City of Toronto to ensure that all staff have a clear set of expectations and responsibilities, that all positions are properly classified, that all staff are compensated at the correct rate on the wage grid, and that shifts and scheduling fully respect all employees.
Committed to employment equity, the Ralph Thornton Community Centre encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, 2SLGBTQIA+ and women. The Ralph Thornton Community Centre is committed to building an inclusive society and providing an accessible environment in which all individuals have access to the City’s services and programs in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
Current Opportunities
Accountant – Part Time Contract
We are seeking an accountant with excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail and accuracy. This position is an indefinite contract of approximately 6 hours per week to perform standard bookkeeping and related functions for the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and its separate charitable partner, the Ralph Thornton Community Organization (RTCO). RTCC receives core administrative funding from the City of Toronto, while funding programs through a combination of donations, grants, space rental revenues, and user fees. RTCO receives between $25,000 and $50,000 in donations per year. The Accountant reports to the RTCC Director of Operations.
Mentor Program Relief Staff – Online Program
We are seeking Relief Staff for the Youth-Children Mentor Program ONLINE PROGRAM (Wednesday & Thursday, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm). The Program offers services to children in areas of English language development, learning habits, cultural adaptation and problem-solving skills through one-on-one mentoring by self-esteem as well as increase a sense of belonging to the community.
Applegrove Community Complex, Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre and Ralph Thornton Community Centre are offering the 2025 Leadership in Training program from Monday, July 14 to Friday, August 22, 2025 at Ralph Thornton Community Centre. The program is open to youth aged 13 to 17, living in subsidized housing in South Riverdale. Applications must be received by end of day Friday, June 13, 2025.