Youth Program Mentor
$36,608–$38,688 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee daily delivery of youth programming at the Weston Mount Dennis Youth Centre and Humber Youth Program, facilitating structured sessions using BGC Canada-approved frameworks like This Way Onward and the Master Chef cooking program. Build meaningful relationships with youth aged 13–17 while supporting leadership development, confidence building, and personal growth. Ensure program spaces remain safe and organized, maintain accurate attendance and incident records, and collaborate with external facilitators and the Youth Coordinator. Work Monday through Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with occasional evening availability for training and special events.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Recreation, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth in community or educational settings
- Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Experience delivering structured youth programming
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check (required upon hiring)
- Must be available Monday to Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Occasional evenings, training sessions, PA Days, and special events may be required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience facilitating structured, curriculum-based youth programs using pre-developed manuals, toolkits, or program guides
- Experience delivering cooking or life-skills programming
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License and access to a vehicle
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience working within anti-oppressive and anti-racist frameworks
- Experience supporting diverse and equity-deserving youth populations
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