Careers at Stepping Stone
Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Others?
Stepping Stone promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenants of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal communities, people of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations, and lived experience of the system to apply.
Stepping Stone is committed to working with marginalized populations in a responsive, localized and action-oriented way to influence positive social change in our community. We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and homelessness. Stepping Stone strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experience that exist within the communities we work alongside. We recognize the equitable access to employment is an agent in social change and encourage anyone with lived experience of homelessness, mental health, addiction, poverty, join our team as a dedicated employee rather than being identified as a peer worker. We believe in drawing on the unique benefits of shared lived experience to support people to achieve greater housing stability, in addition to providing meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience.
Why Work at Stepping Stone?
At Stepping Stone, we believe that creating a strong, supportive workplace begins with valuing the people who make our work possible. Our hiring process is designed to reflect our commitment to inclusion and we recognize lived experience as a valuable and meaningful qualification. We use fair and consistent rating scales for interviews, and we are proud to offer an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, we are happy to work with you to ensure your experience is accessible and respectful.
When you join our team, you become part of a workplace that fosters growth, connection, and learning. We are deeply committed to internal hiring and professional development, and many of our leaders— including our entire supervisor team—began their careers with us in front-line roles. Employees receive annual performance reviews, with a focus on supporting career progression and personal growth.
We believe in nurturing not just careers, but community. Our Social Committee plans monthly fun days and team-building activities across all sites, helping to build strong connections and a culture of collaboration.
Stepping Stone also offers a comprehensive and supportive benefits package. Our team members are eligible to participate in RRSP matching, and receive monthly gas and phone allowances for applicable roles. We’re proud to provide an environment that encourages continuous learning and development, where every employee is respected, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in your work, we’d love to hear from you.
