Youth Employment Mentor position - Fulltime

eBrandon; Brandon; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A child and family services agency in Brandon, Manitoba is seeking a full-time Youth Employment Mentor. The role involves assisting youth in understanding the labor market and developing life skills for independence. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in social sciences and experience working with teenagers. The offered salary ranges from $41,951.33 to $54,449.64 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package after probation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and pension plan

Six-month probationary period for eligibility

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in a social sciences or child and youth care discipline preferred.
• Experience working with teenagers and young adults is required.
• Proven ability to communicate well and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth in care to prepare for success in the labour market.
• Develop life skills related to seeking and keeping employment.
• Conduct community outreach with various organizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Youth Employment Mentor, full‑time indefinite term position (Brandon‑based position; 613 10th Street Office). Competition Number: 29/25. Posting closes Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. This is a full‑time position for 36.25 hours per week on the CCW1 salary scale, ranging from $41,951.33 to $54,449.64 annually. Successful candidates will join the Agency’s comprehensive benefits and pension plan after a six‑month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assist current and former youth in care, ages 16‑29, to understand and prepare for success in the labour market and secure independence.
• Develop life skills related to seeking and keeping employment.
• Establish employment‑related action plans with youth.
• Perform community outreach with employers, local CFS agencies, youth‑serving organisations, and educational and employment programming organisations.
• Prepare regular reports.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with youth and employers to help overcome barriers to employment and independence.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary certificate, diploma or degree in a social sciences or child and youth care discipline preferred; a combination of related education and previous direct experience will be considered.
• Experience working with and creatively motivating teenagers and young adults to develop life skills and successfully meet educational and employment goals.
• Proven ability to communicate well and build relationships with teenagers and young adults.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the experience of youth growing up in care.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, demonstrating non‑judgemental, adaptable, and patient manners.
• Knowledge of the Manitoba child welfare system and the Child and Family Services Act is an asset.
• Effective interpersonal, organisational, problem‑solving and advocacy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a self‑starter, as well as work cohesively in a team environment.
• Competency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Access to a vehicle for work use.

Additional Information / Requirements

• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Prior Contact Check, and a Driver's Abstract Check is required. The candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred for the Criminal Record Check; the Agency will pay for the other three security checks.
• Please include three references with your application. Two must be employment‑related, one being your current or most recent supervisor; the third can be a personal or character reference. The Agency will not contact your references in advance of an interview.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and maintain eligibility throughout the employment period.
• We thank all applicants that apply, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

Please express your interest by submitting a cover letter, résumé, and three references prior to the posting close date and time. Submit your application through the online application submission button at https://cfswestern.mb.ca/job/yem/ or by emailing Human Resources at [e-mail].

Contact Information

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba

800 McTavish Avenue, Brandon

204‑726‑6030

http://cfswestern.mb.ca/