Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children youth and their families dedicated to providing cultural educational and support services in a caring respectful and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and # 2026 -203Position Title Youth Worker- YLP Posting Date November 4 2026Start Date ASAPPosition Status Part-time DeterminateSalary Range Starting at $20.51 per hour POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Program Coordinator the Youth Worker assist prepares and deliver evening activities for the Youth Life Promotion Program. The Youth Worker will assist evening program staff with planning and delivering activities daily cleaning and other duties as assigned. The Youth Worker will communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator for scheduling concerns ideas and supplies needed for the program. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist program team with preparing activities and suppliesPlan facilitate and lead evening program activities for youthAdapt programs to include all participantsCommunicate effectively with Program Coordinator on program needsAssist with serving dinner and snacksSupervise participants in activities at all timesBe a positive role model and use positive behaviour guidance strategiesActively participate in team meetings and trainingsAssist in daily cleaning and sanitization of the program spaceENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSMust demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in working with youthRegular physical activity associated with program activities and carrying material/ suppliesMental effort is required to deal with stress related to safety and security of youth and delivery of programming and effectively deal with crisisKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSWritten and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an assetExperience working with Inuit or Indigenous communitiesKnowledge of the needs of Inuit youthKnowledge of Inuit culture and communityKnowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supportsExperience working in an Afterschool program with youth Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to work in a cooperative staff team environmentAbility to function effectively in a high stress high noise environmentAbility to respond effectively in crisis situationFlexibility enthusiasm and commitment to youthQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSInuit descent preferredWorking towards High School diplomaVulnerable Sector Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Personnel Policies and ProceduresMedical certification of good healthTB Test if applicable and other immunizations up-to-dateCOVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2)CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified)Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to: Human Resources Department at Centre is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of our Inuit community in in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further list may be created to fill future descriptions may be obtained by email or on the website. Note that accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment you require specific accommodation please contact the HR Department through the information provided above so that we can make suitable arrangements with two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is dependent upon funding do not use automated or AI- based systems to screen candidates. We thank all those who applied

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📌 Youth Worker- Youth Life Promotion (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children
📍 Ottawa