Youth Services Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)
About The Position
With 42 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, language training together with specialized programs for skilled trades, women, and youth. We have 5 locations across the GTA and serve 16,000 clients annually. We believe we are in the best position to provide thought leadership through evidence-based programming, impact stories and proactive policy advocacy using knowledge mobilization products. This Youth Services Worker position, part of the Canada Summer Jobs program, is responsible for supporting outreach efforts to recruit diverse youth, guest speakers, and mentors, assisting in developing educational content related to sustainability and climate action, supporting workshops by co-presenting and leading activities, creating bi-weekly newsletters, researching and disseminating resources for youth, and supporting community events.
Requirements
- Applicants must have reached the age of 15 and not yet reached the age of 30 upon commencement of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to secure a police Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory and must be provided prior to starting employment.
Responsibilities
- Support outreach efforts to recruit diverse youth, guest speakers and mentors
- Assist in developing educational content and materials related to sustainability and climate action.
- Support workshops by co-presenting and leading activities to enhance engagement with participants
- support the creation of bi-weekly newsletters
- research, gather and disseminate relevant resources for youth participants
- support community events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
