Youth Engagement Officer

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Youth Engagement Officer to promote youth services in Hamilton, Ontario. This part-time role involves implementing innovative programs for young people, requiring a background in youth work or community development and skills in event organization. The position offers a dynamic work environment committed to cultural safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to obtain a National Criminal Police Check.
• Completion of Youth Mental Health First Aid is required.
• Experience working with diverse youth groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver youth services for 12- to 25-year-olds.
• Implement youth-based programs that meet community needs.
• Engage with stakeholders to create meaningful partnerships.

Skills

Event organization

Graphic design

Education

Tertiary qualification in youth work or community development

Job description

Permanent Part Time (32 hours per fortnight)

Classification: HS2

Hourly rate: $33.7894 plus 12% Superannuation

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

About The Role

An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the position of Youth Engagement Officer within the Primary and Preventative Health Department at Western District Health Service.

The Youth Engagement Officer plays a pivotal role in the promotion and delivery of youth services for 12- to 25-year-olds in the Southern Grampians area and fulfills the role of Crew Support Worker for Live4Life Southern Grampians.

Through proactive engagement and the creation of meaningful partnerships with relevant stakeholders and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities and ages, the Youth Engagement Officer is responsible for implementing innovative, youth-based programs, including Live4Life, that meet the needs of young people in our area and promote positive health and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in youth work, community development or a related discipline or equivalent experience. Previous experience in organising events and a flair for graphic design and knowledge of event promotion is highly desirable.

Completion of Youth Mental Health First Aid, or willingness to undertake this training, is required for this role.

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 August 2025

Proposed Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check, Working with Children Check Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.

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