Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative setting that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families. Position # 2025-150

Position Title Youth Worker- YLP (2 Positions Available)

Posting Date June 18, 2025

Start Date ASAP

Position Status Part-time, Determinate until March 31st, 2026

Salary Range Inuuqatigiit Centre offers a competitive wage and benefit package POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Initiatives and Mental Health, the Youth Worker assists, prepares, and deliver evening activities for the Youth Life Promotion Program.

The Youth

Worker will assist evening program staff with planning and delivering activities, daily cleaning and other duties as assigned.

The Youth

Worker will communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator for scheduling, concerns, ideas, and supplies needed for the program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist program team with preparing activities and supplies

Plan, facilitate and lead evening program activities for youth

Adapt programs to include all participants

Communicate effectively with Program Coordinator on program needs

Assist with serving dinner and snacks

Supervise participants in activities at all times

Be a positive role model and use positive behaviour guidance strategies

Actively participate in team meetings and trainings

Assist in daily cleaning and sanitization of the program space ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Must demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in working with youth

Regular physical activity associated with program activities, and carrying material/ supplies

Mental effort is required to deal with stress related to safety and security of youth and delivery of programming and effectively deal with crisis KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an asset





Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities

Knowledge of the needs of Inuit youth

Knowledge of Inuit culture and community

Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports Experience working in an Afterschool program with youth Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment

Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment

Ability to respond effectively in crisis situation

Flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to youth QUALIFICATIONS &

REQUIREMENTS Inuit descent preferred

Working towards High School diploma Vulnerable Sector Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Personnel Policies and Procedures Medical certification of good health

TB Test if applicable and other immunizations up-to-date

COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2)

CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified) Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to: Human Resources Department, at [email protected] Inuuqatigiit Centre is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of our Inuit community in Ottawa. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.

Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies. Job descriptions may be obtained by email or on the website. Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you. When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent. We thank all who apply to this position.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is dependent upon funding approval

📌 YLP- Youth Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children
📍 Ottawa