Positions Available: 1

Department: Youth Services

Location: On Site (Youth Centre, 70 Richmond E)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $59,160

Closing Date: Friday, November 6 at 5:00 p.m.

About the Role

As a Youth Program Worker, you will be responsible for:

- Plan and facilitate culturally relevant programs and activities that promote holistic wellness and meaningful youth engagement.
- Provide individualized support through short-term goal planning, crisis intervention, and navigation of housing, employment, education, and food security resources
- Develop and implement outreach strategies, promotional materials, and engagement initiatives that increase awareness of programs and connect youth to available services.
- Collaborate with community partners to strengthen service delivery, improve program accessibility, and reduce barriers experienced by youth.
- Coordinate access to basic needs supports, including food, hygiene products, and clothing, and manage daily food program operations.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive drop-in environment and respond effectively to crisis situations and safety concerns.

Your Competencies People-Focused: Approaches work with kindness, empathy, and respect.

Collaboration: Works well with others, actively looks for opportunities to collaborate, builds trust, and contributes to collective goals.

Integrity: Communicates honestly and effectively, follows through on commitments, and takes appropriate responsibility for outcomes.

Growth & Learning: Demonstrates curiosity, openness to feedback, and commitment to personal and professional development.





Respectful & Affirming Practice (IDEA): Respects and validates diverse identities and experiences, acts with fairness, and contributes to safe, inclusive spaces.

Required Credentials

- Post-secondary education in social services, social sciences or humanities (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with youth and/or in mental health and addictions services.
- Experience facilitating culturally relevant programming using anti-oppressive and trauma-informed frameworks.
- Experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth (asset).
- Mental Health, CPR/First Aid and CPI training (asset).
- Why Work with Us? Join a mission-driven, inclusive organization where your work creates lasting impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, your contributions are valued, and you can bring your authentic self to work—with opportunities for qualified growth and meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values.

What We Need

- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays as required by the Drop-In and House programs.
- This is an onsite position requiring travel to various community-based settings as needed.

How to Apply

AI will not be used in screening or selection; it may be used for notetaking during interviews.

Accommodations are available upon request—please contact our Culture & Equity team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.

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