Youth Engagement Assistant

Catholic Crosscultural Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) in Mississauga is looking for a part-time Youth Engagement Assistant to support the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project through outreach, workshops, training activities, event coordination, and administrative duties.

You will engage youth through community networks, organize youth-focused events, and assist in logistics and program delivery while maintaining accurate records. Evening/weekend hours may be required; compensation is CAD 23.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or have completed secondary or post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of: Community Service, Child and Youth Services, Social Work
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills through school or community involvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Awareness of language barriers and cultural challenges faced by youth newcomers
• Proficiency with digital tools and social media (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Instagram)
• Strong organizational skills to support planning and delivery of activities and programs

Responsibilities

• Support the outreach and promotion of the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project, engaging youth through community networks, schools, and partner organizations.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing youth-focused excursions and community engagement events.
• Assist in organizing and supporting youth career development training sessions, including logistics, communication, and follow-up.
• Assist facilitation of training sessions and skill-building activities aimed at enhancing the confidence and career readiness of newcomer youth.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the program by preparing, organizing, and managing supplies and materials for youth activities.
• Provide administrative support as needed
• Maintain accurate project records, including data collection and data entry.
• Attend required agency activities and meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Digital literacy

Education

Secondary or higher education in Community Service / Child & Youth Services / Social Work

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Instagram

Job description

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We aresearching for a part-time Youth Engagement Assistant to support the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project through outreach, youth engagement, workshops, training activities, event coordination, program logistics, and administrative duties.

If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What you will be doing:

Support the outreach and promotion of the Newcomer Youth Career Connect Project, engaging youth through community networks, schools, and partner organizations.

Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing youth-focused excursions and community engagement events.

Assist in organizing and supporting youth’ career development training sessions, including logistics, communication, and follow-up.

Assist facilitation of training sessions and skill-building activities aimed at enhancing the confidence and career readiness of newcomer youth.

Support the day-to-day operations of the program by preparing, organizing, and managing supplies and materials for youth activities.

Provide administrative support as needed

Maintain accurate project records, including data collection and data entry.

Attend required agency activities and meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

• Currently enrolled or have completed secondary or post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of: Community Service, Child and Youth Services, Social Work
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills through school or community involvement
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Awareness of language barriers and cultural challenges, system barriers, faced by youth newcomers
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal; proficiency in the following languages is an asset: Spanish, Dari, Farsi and Tamil
• Proficiency with digital tools and social media (e.g., Canva, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Instagram)
• Strong organizational skills to support the planning and delivery of activities and programs

Why work with us?

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a long-term employee with us:

Compensation: $23.68 per hour

Hours of work : 185 hours until March 31, 2026 , including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime is required. The number of hours per week is to be discussed with the manager.

Competitive compensation, paid sick time, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!

Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.

An inclusive workplace culture and environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Screening & Vacancy Information:

We use AI-enabled tools to assist in sorting and screening job applications based on matching skills and qualifications. Human recruiters review these results and make all final hiring decisions.