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Community Programmer: Youth Leadership
About the role
Career Opportunity
Position Title: Community Programmer: Youth Leadership
Job Type: Term,35 H / week (July 14 – August 21, 2026)
Direction: Family & Community Services
Location: In person at various locations
Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services
Compensation: $21.43 / H
Deadline to apply: Mai 13 , 2026, by 5:00am
Apply to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/766
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About us
We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.
SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Manager of Children and Youth Services, the Community Programmer: Youth Leadership will assist in developing programming and co-facilitates the Youth Leadership Program; providing field placement guidance and support, and to assist in the development of youth led community initiatives within a community development framework.
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What We’re Looking For
Life and Work Experience
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Experience and proven success working with youth 13-18yrs.
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Experience and flexibility working in diverse community-based programs with families facing multiple health risks and barriers.
Your Education Path
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Current Standard First Aid, CPR level C
Required Language
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Fluency in English required.
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Working knowledge of French an asset.
Specific requirements
- Be between 18-30 years of age, at the start of the position
- Police check for working with vulnerable populations no older than 6 months
- Authorized to work in Canada
What You Bring to the Table
- Strong knowledge of youth development
- Effective at communicating and problem solving
- Knowledge of community resources
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Your Day-to-Day at a Glance
As our Community Programmer: Youth Leadership your responsibilities are:
- Assists in planning and implements activities that enhance positive leadership qualities, preparing youth 13-18 yrs. to become volunteers
- Creates opportunities for youth to reflect on their well-being and potential
- Liaisons with SWCHC staff and other community partners if needed
- Assists in conducting recruitment, registration, maintain files and daily attendance
- Assists in monitoring and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment for programming
- Ensures all programming meets Health and Safety Standards
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Ready to Apply?
Take your career to the next level! Submit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00am on Mai 13, 2026, to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/766
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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.
This posting is for a currently vacant position that we intend to fill through this recruitment process.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us. Due to high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About Somerset West Community Health Centre
Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) is a interprofessional agency offering a diverse spectrum of programming, in order to promote optimal health and social well-being among community members. Priority is given to individuals with unique needs, including single parent families, those who are financially insecure, new Canadians, and persons coping with various disabilities. SWCHC welcomes and supports individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and ethnicities.
SWCHC serves a large multicultural area in Ottawa's centre west, including Dalhousie, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, and West Wellington, with a population of approximately 40,000 persons. Much of the community's population is made up of new immigrants to Canada, who face many struggles which for many include a lack of English language skills.