Youth Engagement Coordinator

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Peel Region is seeking part-time candidates to engage and mentor youth. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, supporting youth-led activities, and maintaining a welcoming environment. Candidates should be pursuing related degrees and possess certification in First Aid and CPR. Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends are required. Competitive hourly rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Involved in a relevant post-secondary program or equivalent experience.
• Must have First Aid and CPR B or C certification.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication methods with youth in the community.
• Support youth engagement and interactions.
• Maintain a youth-friendly environment at the community centre.
• Mentor youth-led advisory groups.
• Engage youth ages 10-24 in available programs.

Skills

Experience with youth from diverse backgrounds

Knowledge of social service resources

Experience with at-risk youth

First Aid and CPR certification

HIGH FIVE certification

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences

Job description

Req ID: 26914

Vacancy Type: Part-Time

Number of Positions: 30

Closing Date: 08/15/2025

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is a dynamic place to work; we have a culture that is engaging, vibrant, optimistic, collaborative, and effective. We live by our core values of trust, quality and excellence.

Please note: This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Community Programs and/or Recreation Programmer, the successful candidate will develop various means of communication with youth in order to foster a youth friendly centre that is responsive to the needs of youth in the community.

• To support the vision and principles of the City of Mississauga's Youth Friendly Culture.
• Raise awareness and involvement for youth within the community to engage, interact and provide information about youth-friendly activities and community resources.
• To develop, maintain and mentor youth-led advisory group volunteers at the centre that will lead peer to peer activities and provide feedback on city services on a regular basis.
• To maintain a youth friendly environment in the lobby and common areas of the community centre and develop a strong understanding of issues and barriers affecting youth participation.
• Will act as a resource to the community centre in relation to positive youth engagement providing insight and guidance on youth related matters and ideas on how best to meet the needs of youth in the community
• Engage youth (ages 10-24) who access the community centre and within the community to assist them in engaging in recreation services, accessing community resources available to them.
• Provide mentorship and guidance for youth-driven and youth-led events and activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• In the process of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Child & Youth Worker, Community Development or equivalent work experience in youth services field.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds with knowledge of social service, educational and youth services resources within Peel is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth and/or street-involved people is considered an asset.
• Valid Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (WSIB approved provider i.e. Lifesaving Society Canadian, Red Cross Society, St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol).
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certification or HIGH FIVE Sport Certification
• Primarily community centre environment
• Flexible hours of daytime, evenings and weekends will be required.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
  
  

Hourly Rate/Salary: $20.98 - $25.60

Hours of Work: up to 24 hours per week

Work Location: Various Locations

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation Division ,

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.