Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) is currently recruiting for a Youth Peer Worker to support the Wellesley Youth Centre’s activities. This is a casual contract position to support staff during the youth Centre activities and works up to 10 hours a week at $21 per hour. This contract will be from September 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

We are looking for a Youth Peer Worker who shares experience with children/youth by drawing on their own lived experiences and provide emotional and practical assistance to the Youth Centre program participants. For the Youth Peer Worker, the role can also be a source of personal growth, confidence, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

- Assist staff with program activities, events, and drop-in sessions.
- Assist staff with contacting parents and youth
- Assist with room set up and clean up.
- Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for certain activities at the Youth Centre.

- Manage multiple competing demands at one time.
- Create a positive rapport with the children/youth attending the Youth Centre’s programs.

Qualifications

- High School diploma, college,



or university
- Interest in working with children and youth ages 5-18.
- Ability to manage multiple demands.
- Commitment to working as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to teach activities, lead groups, and resolve issues appropriately.
- Organizational skills.
- COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Current First Aid and CPR an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children/youth, including afterschool hours and evening.

Applications due by September 4, 2026. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Position Type: New Contract Position

Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal prospect for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants' needs.

📌 Youth Peer Worker - Contract Position (Wellesley)
🏢 Woolwich Community Health Centre
📍 Wellesley