To apply visit: https://swse.ymcagta.org/work-for-us

Description

The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a national exchange program coordinated by the

YMCA and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Each summer, 16- and 17-year-old Canadian

youth spend six weeks in another province, living with a local host, gaining paid work experience,

practicing their second official language, and participating in weekly program activities.

Support Coordinators serve as team leads for the program in their region. Before the exchange begins,

they assist in the hiring process for Local Coordinators, promote the program to youth, support the

interview and selection process for participants, and connect with community partners to secure job

placements. During the exchange, Support Coordinators guide their local team, supporting youth as they

navigate their new environments and delivering a full program of activities.

Responsibilities:

- Promote the program in communities and support the selection of youth participants, host families, and employment partners.
- Interview and select youth participants and families/hosts, and conduct a pre-departure information session with support.
- Plan local activities aligned with program objectives and manage an activity budget.
- Build positive relationships with youth exchange participants, host families, employers, and other local partners; visit program sites and respond to conflict and emergencies as they arise.
- Support participant travel between provinces, including traveling with participants to their host community or providing logistical support at departure points.




- Write a comprehensive report at the end of the summer summarizing the program’s results.
- Fulfill administrative duties in a timely manner, including promotional tracking, case noting, incident reporting, expense claim tracking, and file documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program or equivalent experience.
- Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification before the start of the exchange.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle; willing to provide a driver’s abstract.
- Previous experience working with youth and/or experiential education programs.
- Internet access for the duration of employment.
- Be able to attend the two mandatory paid trainings in March and April/May.
- Availability to work full-time the first week of June and on travel days.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends – must be willing to make the Local Coordinator position, your primary professional commitment, from June 1st to August 14th.
- Willingness to travel within Canada.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with youth, families, and community partners.




- Strong customer service skills, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for participants and stakeholders.
- Well-developed organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and program requirements.
- A high level of reliability, with a consistent commitment to fulfilling responsibilities and supporting program success.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.

Mandatory Training and scheduled work days:

- Two mandatory training sessions will take place. The first session will take place over a weekend in early March and the second in late April/early May. Exact dates will be confirmed at the time of interviewing.
- Trainings are held in-person and may require travel within Canada for two to four days; all costs related to travel and training are paid for by the YMCA.
- All Local Coordinators are also required to work full-time during business hours the first week of June, and are required to be available on June 27 and August 8 during travel days

Location, Period of Employment, and Salary:

- Positions are available throughout Canada. Local Coordinators must live within their assigned region.
- Local Coordinators will work 12 hours/week from early March to April 24, increasing to 24 hours/week from April 25 to May 29, and then 37.5 hours/week (full time) from May 31 until August 15. The starting salary is $21.00 per hour.

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 37.5 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fredericton, NB

📌 Local Coordinator (Fredericton)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Toronto
📍 Fredericton