PLACEMENT at JHS Durham - May 2026

PLACEMENT at JHS Durham – May 2026

This posting will close on Monday, February 23rd at 8:00am

May 2026 Placement Information Session:
Wednesday, March 4th at 10:00am via Zoom (link to be provided following submission of application)

Program(s) Considering Applicants:

• Harm Reduction Program (Oshawa and community)


• Skills Training for Employment and Post-Secondary "STEP" (All JHS Offices/Whitby-based, and community)

We thank you for your interest in obtaining placement with the John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD). We are a non-profit, social service agency dedicated to serving all individuals, families, youth, and adults in programs in areas such as Community Justice, Employment and Training and Housing/Residential Services. 

If you are interested in a placement at JHSD, please ensure you review the detailed process below, which explains the required steps for consideration. All our placement opportunities are
in person. 

Steps for Applying to Placement:

STEP ONE

Submit your resume, cover letter, and respond to the included questions through this portal.

Note: You should receive an immediate confirmation email after you submit your application. If you do not, please check your junk/spam folder.

STEP TWO

You will be invited to a virtual information session via Zoom, where you will have the chance to meet program leaders and learn about the opportunities available for placement. Attendees who participate in this session are given priority throughout the application process. If you have any concerns about being able to attend the information session, please communicate these concerns to us. 

Following the information session, students with a continued interest are invited to complete a placement screening application (given following the session) and will indicate their area(s) of interest. Upon completion, these will be sent to program leaders for further consideration.

STEP FOUR

If selected, students will be invited to interview with the program mentor or designate. You will also further discuss the placement position, expectations, and next steps to ensure the opportunities will meet your curriculum goals.

STEP FIVE

Confirmed placement candidates will be invited to attend an agency orientation session to complete necessary JHSD paperwork. During that session, a personnel file will be created and several documents pertaining to approaches and policies will be reviewed and signed.

Recognizing the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being, the John Howard Society is committed to uphold the principles set out in the Human Rights Code of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Act.  This commitment is expressed in the following undertaking:

(1)   The Society shall provide services within its mandate to every individual without discrimination, regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national ancestry, colour, creed, language, religion, marital status, family status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, abilities, economic status, political affiliation or criminal record.

(2)   The Society shall maintain such personnel policies and practices as are consistent with the tenets of the Human Rights Codes of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

(3)   The Society, through its employees, shall deal with representatives of the community in a responsive manner, with courtesy, respect, and without prejudice and discrimination.