Child and Youth Relief WorkerPosition Type: Bargaining Unit, Permanent, Occasional Relief Shifts – as neededNumber of Positions: 1Reason for Posting: Existing VacancyRate: $22.65 per hourVacation: 8% vacation payHours: VariesSupervisor: Senior Manager of Family Housing, Manager of Family HousingPosting Date: September 4, 2026Application Deadline: For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time.

The focus of this position is to plan, coordinate and deliver The Steps to Success Child and Youth Program. This program focuses on homelessness prevention, housing and health stability, community development and involvement for the children and youth who live in Fred Victor’s Affordable and Rent Geared to Income Housing Buildings by providing after school programming, leadership development and community awareness. This position requires respect for and expertise working with children, youth and their families who have experienced poverty, homelessness, social isolation, trauma, mental and physical health challenges, who may be newcomers to Canada, who have diverse backgrounds, cultures, genders and sexual orientations.

With over 75 programs and services and more than 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Deliver hands on programming in a dynamic, culturally appropriate and child centered style. Maintain a fun, well-organized and safe setting for children and youth at various Fred Victor sites following best practices in child and youth engagement.





Encourage and promote a supportive environment for at-risk children and youth. Actively engage with children and youth and ensure supervision and safety of children and youth who are in the program at all times. Follow a comprehensive program schedule created by the Child and Youth Worker in advance of the program delivery for parents and children/youth.

Ensure all Fred Victor policies and procedures are followed. Engage with the kids and parents in the buildings to promote the program and build trust. Ensure there is positive, professional communication with all families of the children and youth.

Attend supervision meetings, staff meetings, trainings and agency functions as appropriate. Have knowledge of and be able to use emergency building systems and fire procedures. Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Family Housing.

Degree and/or Diploma in Child and Youth Care or equivalent work experience ~1 year experience delivering child and youth programming. ~ Knowledge of program design and group facilitation with children and youth. ~ Experience working with homeless and under housed people; understanding of the issues of homelessness, poverty and discrimination facing this community and how these issues affect the lives of individuals.



~ Thorough knowledge of principles of social inclusion and community capacity building. ~ Highly developed skills in using community development approaches and understanding of practices. ~ Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills ~ Well-developed interpersonal skills that will facilitate effective, productive and appropriate relationships with the tenants, community, external agencies and staff of FVC. ~ Highly developed ability to prioritize work and remain flexible. ~ Knowledge of community-based resources. ~ Strong understanding and commitment to social justice issues and anti-racism and anti-discrimination practices. ~ Strong understanding that people who are living on low incomes are a resource to resolve community issues and determine community direction. ~ Relevant degree or diploma an asset. ~ Literacy in Word, Windows, Excel. Required to travel to Fred Victor’s program and administration locations. Travel will be by public transportation, unless approved to use personal vehicle.

Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings. For the Child and Youth Relief Worker, Fred Victor offers a wage of $22.65 per hour ~8% vacation pay ~ Access to employee and family assistance plan Fred Victor is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and have lived-experience. #

📌 Child and Youth Relief Worker (Toronto)
🏢 Fred Victor
📍 Toronto