Youth engagement coordinator
City of Mississauga Community Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Youth engagement coordinator. City of Mississauga’s Community Services Department focuses on enhancing residents’ quality of life through diverse community programs. It offer recreational activities, social services, and engagement initiatives to support inclusion and well-being. It address various community needs effectively. Its approach is responsive to community feedback, ensuring services are accessible and relevant. This makes them a key player in Mississauga’s civic infrastructure. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Mississauga
Department: Community Services Department
Division: Recreation Division
Section: Aquatics, Therapeutic and Fitness
Position: Youth engagement coordinator
No of Vacancies: 15
Salary: $20.37 – $24.85 hourly
Employment Type: Part Time
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
Location: Mississauga, ON
Primary Location: Frank McKechnie CC
Shift: Up to 24 hours per week
Schedule: Daytime, evenings, and weekends
Requisition ID: 25316
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of post-secondary diploma in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Worker and Community Development
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be prepared to work primarily in a community center environment
- The candidates should be flexible with their hours, including availability for daytime, evenings, and weekends
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have process of completing possess equivalent work experience in the youth services field
- The candidates should have demonstrated experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and knowledge of social service, educational, and youth services resources within Peel
- The candidates should have demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth and/or street-involved individuals
- The candidates should hold a valid Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification from a WSIB-approved provider Lifesaving Society Canadian, Red Cross Society, St. John’s Ambulance, or the Canadian Ski Patrol
- The candidates should have a HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification
- The candidates should be able to obtain a Level 3 – Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense as a condition of employment, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to support the vision and principles of the City of Mississauga’s Youth Friendly Culture
- The candidates should be able to raise awareness and involvement among youth within the community by engaging them and providing information about youth-friendly activities and community resources
- The candidates should be able to develop, maintain, and mentor youth-led advisory group volunteers at the centre, guiding them in leading peer-to-peer activities and providing feedback on city services
- The candidates should be able to maintain a youth-friendly environment in the community centre’s lobby and common areas and develop a strong understanding of issues and barriers affecting youth participation
- The candidates should be able to act as a resource to the community centre on positive youth engagement, providing insights and guidance on youth-related matters and ideas on meeting
- The candidates should be able to engage youth (ages 10-24) who access the community centre and within the community, assisting them in engaging in recreation services and accessing available community resources
- The candidates should be able to provide mentorship and guidance for youth-driven and youth-led events and activities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!