Homestay Recruiter Job Toronto Ontario Canada,ESL/TEFL

Host Family Recruiter

On-site and some remote work with travel across the GTA

Part-time contract role with possibility of extension

Ideal start date:
Mid-February

Contract duration: 8 months

Toronto, ON, Canada

Starting rate: $20.00/hour

Do you have some spare time during the day? Would you like to work for EF as an hourly Host Family Recruiter? EF Toronto has an exciting opportunity to support the Housing Department in sourcing high quality host families for our international students. In this role, you will play a key part in building strong relationships with local families and ensuring our students enjoy a safe, welcoming, and comfortable homestay experience.

This is a flexible, part-time role (approximately 15–30 hours per week) with variable hours that may increase during peak season. The role requires regular physical presence, ideally three days per week at the school, with remaining hours completed remotely through calls or home visits. You will travel across the GTA, primarily using public transportation, to assess host family homes and to mirror the student experience.

The position is designed to adapt to the Housing Team’s needs throughout the year, supporting workload fluctuations based on seasonal demand. This is an hourly employee position, with schedules coordinated in advance by the Housing Manager.

Responsibilities include

Call potential host families from database of enquiries

Arrange suitable times to visit potential host families

Assess homes to ensure they meet EF’s accommodation standards

Support Host Families in filling out application form and other relevant paperwork

Spot check visits to current Host Families throughout the year to ensure quality and maintain build connection

Provide clear and accurate feedback to the EF Housing Team following visits

Update host family profiles in database, post-visit

Manage and organize visits according to your own schedule

Develop a quarterly Newsletter for Host Family to create community and connection

Support in the organization and execution of events to promote host family program

Support team with other duties related to the Housing department

Who are we looking for?

Flexible schedule

Sociable personality

Excellent telephone and communication skills

Target driven with sales experience

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of Toronto/GTA neighborhoods and transit systems is an asset

Established community connections in 1, or multiple, Toronto neighborhoods considered a strong asset

Access to a computer and reliable internet

Access to a car preferable, but not required

Why you’ll love working here:

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

About EF Language Abroad

At EF Language Abroad, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we've helped millions of students discover new places, embrace diverse cultures, and gain fresh perspectives. We're dedicated to our mission of opening the world through education, harnessing the power of language learning to deepen the connection between people across the globe.

We offer immersive short-term and long-term language courses and programs across different languages in the countries where they’re spoken. Through blending classroom-based lessons with interactive exercises and real-world practice, our courses bring you to the heart of the language. Together, our global staff help students from around the world develop the language skills they need to achieve their dreams.


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