Overnight Youth Engagement Leader

Democratic Engagement Exchange, TMU; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, in partnership with Rideau Hall Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support youth during the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa. You will help mentor participants, co-lead a cohort, and ensure safe, engaging evening activities across three weeks in February to April 2027.

Role involves overnight shifts, onsite hotel presence, safeguarding adherence, and close collaboration with on-site leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 25 years.
• Valid police record check, interview and reference checks are required.
• Experience leading youth programming, camp counseling, coaching young people or related fields are required.
• Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Proven ability to address concerns sensitively and appropriately.
• Clear and empathetic communication, especially in sensitive situations.
• Certified in Standard First Aid Level C (preferred).
• Bilingual English/French (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the evening and overnight.
• Foster group cohesion and trust while co-mentoring a small cohort of 10 youth with a co-leader.
• Lead social programs in the evening, facilitate activities, chaperone youth to off-site experiences, and ensure inclusivity.
• Assist participants with attendance, preparedness, and support those unable to engage in regular programming.
• Stay onsite at the hotel with participants, monitoring and responding to issues during the evening and overnight.
• Follow the Rideau Hall Foundation’s safeguarding policies.
• Report any issues promptly and work with on-site leaders to address concerns as they arise.

Skills

Youth leadership

Group facilitation

Crisis & safeguarding

Bilingual EN/FR

Job description

The Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University, in partnership with Rideau Hall Foundation, is seeking volunteers to support youth during the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa. You will help mentor participants, co-lead a cohort, and ensure safe, engaging evening activities across three weeks in February to April 2027.

Role involves overnight shifts, onsite hotel presence, safeguarding adherence, and close collaboration with on-site leaders.