Job Summary Guided by the ReAct Program Manager, Peer Outreach and Violence Prevention Educators are trained and supported to conduct online/in person outreach to youth, to engage youth in a needs assessment to identify issues of violence impacting youth and to develop and facilitate responsive online/in person violence prevention education programs with youth. Peer Educators are part of a team responsible for mentoring other youth utilizing a respectful, youth-positive approach. Peer Educators are young leaders that make a real difference in the lives of diverse youth and help to build youth’s leadership skills and knowledge of how to prevent violence in personal and peer relationships, families and communities. Students learn about warning signs of abuse, healthy relationships, how to access help and support each other. Responsibilities
- Ensures METRAC’s mission and strategic priorities are being met through the Program;
- Conduct outreach and promote the ReAct program and resources through online/in-person outreach strategies
- Support development and implementation of needs assessment for youth
- Develop engaging, youth-centric resources on topics relating to gender-based violence, consent, healthy relationships, anti-racism, anti-oppression, etc.
- Implement the ReAct curriculum both in-person and online
- Assist with designing workshops/trainings about the prevention of gender-based violence against youth with attention to those at higher risk (i.e., women/girls/trans, nonbinary/Two-Spirit communities)




- Attend ReAct team meetings (to plan and debrief program activities and experiences)
- Participate in personal/professional development trainings towards building skills and knowledge of current issues affecting youth
- Engage in project activities as funding opportunities arise
- Other duties as required.
- Maintains positive and respectful relationships with facilitators, staff, managers and community partners;
- Participates in METRAC’s events, staff meetings and staff development opportunities;
- Be available to work some evenings and weekends and be willing to travel. Requirements
- Experience working with youth and/or a commitment to supporting youth to thrive
- Experience conducting outreach to promote resources and programs is an asset
- Solid facilitation and group work skills
- Strong analysis of and comfort with challenging gender-based violence, violence against women and youth and discrimination/oppression issues (e.g., racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, and ableism) within a youth-centered model
- Experience in developing online social media content
- Experience utilizing online platforms and tools such as: Zoom, Canva, PowerPoint, Kahoot, Instagram




- A desire to make a positive difference in your community
- A willingness to support the work of other co-educators/facilitators
- Dedication to maintaining a positive image of the program online
- Written and spoken fluency in English; other languages a strong asset
- Comfortable doing public speaking, especially with other youth
- Adaptable schedule required (e.g., days, evenings, weekdays, weekends)
- Creativity and enthusiasm; reliability; willingness to learn; openness
- Facilitators must obtain a vulnerable sector police check
- Excellent group facilitation and problem-solving skills.
- Conflict resolution skills are an asset
- Above average confidence in speaking, advocating and presenting to diverse communities and decision-makers
- Computer literacy (word processing, e-mail, internet, social media, research) is required
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team
- Strong written and oral English communication skills; proficiency in other languages is an asset
- Ability to multitask and to work in a community agency with limited resources
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and capacity to be organized.
- Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Peer Educator: Youth Violence Prevention Program” in the subject line Deadline for Applications: November 6th, 2026 Pay: $17.95 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week Work

Location:
Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5R 2T8

📌 Peer Outreach and Violence Prevention Educator (Toronto)
🏢 Metrac
📍 Toronto