Youth Engagement Coordinator

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$22–$26 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 17, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 24 hours per week

Job summary

The Youth Engagement Coordinator will foster a youth-friendly environment by developing communication strategies and mentoring youth-led advisory groups. They are responsible for engaging youth in recreation services, facilitating community outreach, and accurately reporting program participant statistics.

Job details

Req ID: 28671Vacancy Type: Part-Time Number of Positions: 10 Closing Date: 10/16/2026Job 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. Scheduled hours are determined by facility and business needs and may vary from one facility to another.Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Supervisor, Community Programs and with functional guidance from the Recreation Programmer, the successful candidate will develop various means of communication with youth 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 by supporting outreach and connecting with local schools as identified by the Supervisor of Community Porgrams, to 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. Provide mentorship and guidance for youth-driven and youth-led events and activities. 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. Responsible for the accurate collection and reporting of youth program participant statistics. Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications Must be at least 16 years of age or older 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 (primarily in a community centre environment) is considered an asset. Must hold a valid and current Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid certification with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider or must hold a valid and current Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider, at the employee’s expense. Must hold a valid HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification and is at the employee’s expense. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, based on program and operational requirements. 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: 21.64 - 26.41 Grade: PD Hours of Work: up to 24 hours per week. Work Location: Various Locations Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division Non-Union/Union: Non Union The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates. Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement. If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible. If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time. 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 complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Child & Youth Work, or Community Development. Additionally, they must hold valid First Aid/CPR/AED and HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development certifications, and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.