Newcomer Youth Program Assistant

YMCA of Greater Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 7,518,000 - 22,554,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Toronto is seeking a Newcomer Youth Program Assistant to support leadership development and program operations across multiple GTA locations. The role focuses on participant engagement, outreach, and volunteer administration to foster an inclusive experience for newcomer youth.

You will work closely with Newcomer Youth Advisors and staff, coordinating logistics, registration, and events while contributing to a positive community presence and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years working with teens or young adults in group facilitation or supportive roles.
• Experience delivering youth activities and programs for positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of settlement services for newcomer youth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support delivery across multiple GTA locations for youth leadership activities.
• Provide logistical support: materials, snacks, room setups, attendance records.
• Assist outreach, recruitment, and registration to engage diverse newcomer youth.
• Coordinate volunteer administration and onboarding processes.
• Help plan and run events, trainings, and celebrations for the year.
• Support outreach and promotional activities at community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth engagement

Program coordination

Volunteer coordination

Outreach

Communication

Education

Partial post-secondary program in related field

Tools

Better Impact

Job description

Hourly Rate: $20.99 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package! Location: Bloor St., Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke Work Hours: 5-15 hours/week Employment Type: Contract Hourly Part Time (March 31, 2027) Number of Vacancies: 4 Anticipated Start Date: October 12, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark!

Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community! The Newcomer Youth Program Assistant supports the delivery of Newcomer Youth Leadership Development programs by assisting with program operations, participant engagement, and volunteer administration activities. Working closely with Newcomer Youth Advisors and program staff, the role contributes to a positive and inclusive experience for newcomer youth through coordination, outreach, and administrative support. The position helps support effective program delivery and community engagement across multiple program locations.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of Newcomer Youth Leadership Development activities across multiple Greater Toronto Area locations, helping ensure consistent program implementation and youth engagement.
• Provide logistical and operational support for session delivery, including preparing materials, purchasing program snacks, coordinating room setups, and maintaining attendance records.
• Support Newcomer Youth Advisors with outreach, recruitment, and registration activities to help engage diverse youth participants from surrounding communities.
• Coordinate volunteer administration activities, including maintaining volunteer information in Better Impact and supporting mentor and volunteer recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Newcomer Youth Leadership Development events, celebrations, trainings, and recognition activities throughout the year.
• Support outreach and promotional activities by co-facilitating workshops, participating in community events, and representing the program at local engagement opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.

You bring:

• Partial completion of a post-secondary program in a related field is preferred.
• 1 – 2 years of experience working with teens and young adults in group facilitation or supportive roles, which may include post-secondary field placements, volunteer experience, community engagement activities, or community-based employment.
• Experience supporting or delivering youth activities and programs that contribute to positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of settlement services and community information resources for newcomer youth.
• Experience supporting outreach activities within the community.
• Experience working with newcomers to Canada is an asset.
• Ability to communicate in a second language is an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and at different locations as required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.