Youth Engagement Worker- Full time, Permanent

Full Time Kitchener, ON, CA

Salary: $40,000.00 Annually

Youth Engagement

Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Waterloo Region

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Must be available to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends. Standard hours of work: (Monday – Friday 12-8pm)

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026

Deadline to Apply: October 29, 2026

Total Rewards Package:

We believe that everyone has the potential to shine Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.

Time Away from Work

At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Full-time team members start with:

- 3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases
- 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.

Pension Plan

Full-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which the Y, matches. After three consecutive years of service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory for full-time employees.

Health, Dental, and Well-Being Benefits

The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including:

- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services
- A free YMCA membership for you and your family,



providing access to our fitness centers
- Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare

Role Overview:

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive space for all youth ages 13-18? Are you a leader who has experience creating programming for youth in a variety of recreational settings? Are you passionate about engaging youth and creating positive relationships with them? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, and be a positive role model?

Who are we…

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here .

We strive to be a great place to work so that all employees can live with purpose, passion, and potential to Shine On This is where you come in.

What will you do…

You will work as a part of the full time Youth Team to plan, promote, lead and facilitate a variety of programs for youth (aged 13-24 years) that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development,



leadership skills, and more.

- Supporting the day-to-day operations of youth programs, including assisting in the purchasing of program supplies within the allocated budget, creating program plans, completing program statistics tracking, collecting stories for grant applications/reporting and the implementation of policies and procedures.
- Supporting the Youth Centre Supervisor, alongside the youth themselves, to develop programming, events, resources and activities to meet the changing needs of youth within the community.
- Commitment to high quality program delivery and the success of various Youth programs.
- Supporting evaluation, quality assurance, outcomes reporting and possible expansion of youth program offerings.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with both internal YMCA partners and external community organizations to support program offerings.
- Ensuring that youth programs are a safe, inclusive and engaging space for all youth.

What will you bring…

You will have 3-5 year’s experience working with Youth between the ages of 13-24 years from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and Access. You will have knowledge of the unique needs of the youth and resources available to them within our community. In addition, you will have experience creating program plans, directly facilitating programming and an understanding of healthy adolescent development.

You have post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Recreation & Leisure, Social Sciences or a related field, or experience equivalent. You

📌 Youth Engagement Worker- Full-Time, Permanent (Canada)
🏢 The YMCA of Three Rivers
📍 Canada