Youth Peer Worker - Contract Position

Entreinstitute; Wellesley; On-site; CAD 239,000 - 340,000; Part time

Job summary

Woolwich Community Health Centre is seeking a Youth Peer Worker to support the Wellesley Youth Centre’s activities. This casual contract runs Sept 8, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026, up to 10 hours weekly at $21 per hour in Wellesley, Ontario.

The role invites individuals with lived youth experience to provide emotional and practical support to participants, while also offering growth and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher.
• Interest in working with children and youth aged 5–18.
• Ability to manage multiple demands.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to teach activities and lead groups.
• Organizational skills.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• First Aid and CPR an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours (after school and evenings).

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with program activities, events and drop-ins.
• Assist staff with contacting parents and youth.
• Assist with room setup and cleanup.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Teaching activities

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

First Aid & CPR asset

Job description

Woolwich Community Health Centre (WCHC) is currently recruiting for a Youth Peer Worker to support the Wellesley Youth Centre’s activities. This is a casual contract position to support staff during the youth Centre activities and works up to 10 hours a week at $21 per hour. This contract will be from September 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

We are looking for a Youth Peer Worker who shares experience with children/youth by drawing on their own lived experiences and provide emotional and practical assistance to the Youth Centre program participants. For the Youth Peer Worker, the role can also be a source of personal growth, confidence, and leadership development.

Responsibilities:

• Assist staff with program activities, events, and drop-in sessions.
• Assist staff with contacting parents and youth
• Assist with room set up and clean up.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for certain activities at the Youth Centre.

• Manage multiple competing demands at one time.
• Create a positive rapport with the children/youth attending the Youth Centre’s programs.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, college, or university
• Interest in working with children and youth ages 5-18.
• Ability to manage multiple demands.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to teach activities, lead groups, and resolve issues appropriately.
• Organizational skills.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Current First Aid and CPR an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children/youth, including afterschool hours and evening.

Applications due by September 4, 2026. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position Type: New Contract Position

Woolwich Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity andproviding equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from peoplerepresentingthe diverse communities we serve, and ifrequested,wemodifyour recruitment and hiring processes to makeaccommodationsthatareresponsive to applicants' needs.