Rate of Pay: $18.89 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package!

Location: Various YMCA Employment Centres Across the GTA

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Employment Type: Contract Part Time Hourly -8 weeks (Existing Vacancy)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Summer Recruitment Assistant supports program staff in recruiting youth and employers, facilitating job placements, and ensuring positive work experiences. By assisting with one-on-one and group coaching, this role helps youth secure and maintain summer jobs that align with their career goals. Additional support includes developing action plans, engaging with employers, and helping youth transition to further employment or education.

In this role, you will:

• Assist program staff in providing one-on-one and group employment coaching to youth to obtain and maintain summer employment that matches their career interests.
• Assist youth in transitioning from employment placements to other employment or education by developing and monitoring individual action plans.
• Develop employment opportunities that correspond to program participants’ needs.
• Help program staff with consulting employers to find employment opportunities and placements.
• Support program staff in developing and implementing training plans and agreements with youth and employers.
• Assist with the facilitation, development, and evaluation of group/individual training with regards to pre-employment and job maintenance skills.
• Assist with delivering workshops related to pre-employment and post-employment including resume building, interview skills, life skills, and career goal planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Enrolment in post-secondary education and returning to school in the fall of 2025, or completed College or University in a related field: Social Services, Community Worker, Human Service Worker, Human Resource Management, Psychology or Career Counselling, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with personal computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet search engines.
• Experience working with youth is an asset.
• Experience with outreach activities and strategies is an asset.
• Experience in developing and facilitating workshops is an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources for youth is an asset.
• Awareness of principles of learning for youth and adults is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and community partners.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff, and volunteers; excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Results-oriented.
• Sensitivity to the life experiences and needs of youth in the community.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Access to a motor vehicle is an asset for this position.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

• Are between 15 to 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• It is a funding requirement of this position that candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.