About The Position
If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The youth advisor will work closely with relevant Knowledge Institute staff to enhance the Knowledge Institute’s provincial youth engagement initiatives. The youth advisor will participate in the development, delivery and evaluation of specific projects, bringing youth perspective and voice to strengthen youth engagement across all initiatives led by the Knowledge Institute.
Requirements
- A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience as an engaged young person (i.e., experience with youth-led organizing and/or youth engagement activities in an agency setting and/or demonstrated leadership in community initiatives) (Essential)
- Knowledge of child and youth mental health (Essential)
- Knowledge of youth engagement principles and practices (Essential)
- Superior communication skills both verbal and written (Essential)
- Strong collaborative approach and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders (Essential)
- Strong project management and organizational skills (Essential)
- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- College Diploma or University Degree (Preferred)
- Experience in program planning, research and evaluation is an asset (Preferred)
- Advanced training in facilitation using virtual platforms (Preferred)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Bring a youth perspective and voice to the development, delivery and evaluation of the suite of youth engagement supports for Ontario’s child and youth mental health sector
- Support child and youth mental health partners interested in building their organization’s capacity for youth engagement.
- Co-facilitate youth engagement support sessions and conference presentations related to the Knowledge Institute’s work in youth engagement as required.
- Lead the Knowledge Institute’s youth advisory council work
- Provide input on and contribute to the evaluation of the Knowledge Institute’s youth engagement-related activities.
- Provide knowledge and support to integrate youth engagement practice across programs and services at the Knowledge Institute.
- Work with staff to engage youth in the design, delivery and evaluation of the Knowledge Institute’s products and services.
- Share new developments/trends in youth culture/youth engagement with the team (e.g. research, initiatives of partner organizations, relevant training opportunities etc.).
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Manager.
- Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
