Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Applications due: 06 May, 2026

Job Synopsis

MCC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Indigenous youth, newcomers, racialized youth, and youth with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request.

This position supports MCC Saskatchewan’s Community Development team in implementing summer youth programs, including weekly programming and a week-long peace camp. The role emphasizes peacebuilding, reconciliation, and community engagement among Indigenous, newcomer, and settler youth. Programming aligns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations and includes educational activities, community events, and gardening initiatives to promote healthy living and environmental stewardship.

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ), providing youth with meaningful work experience and skill development.

Eligibility (CSJ Requirement):

• Be 15–30 years old at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Job Details

Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

• Commitment to MCC’s mission and values
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Creativity and flexibility in program delivery
• Experience with youth programming (asset)
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector check (required)

Key Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Maintain a high level of integrity, reflecting MCC’s values to those with whom you interact including staff, volunteers, and the local community

• Model nonviolent peacemaking in the workplace and community through respectful interactions and work relationships

• General office work (telephone, filing, computer work, photocopying, etc.) required for program management

Program Coordination:

• Coordinate summer programs for elementary aged children and youth
• Co-lead weekly summer programming in the Meadowgreen neighbourhood
• Work alongside the Coordinator and other summer staff to offer support, ideas, and leadership
• Provide support to coworkers leading the summer programs
• Create opportunities for special events and summer field trips
• Offer educational activities to enhance summer programs
• Assist in planning community events
• Plan and implement a week-long peace camp for youth ages 10–15
• Develop promotional material and liaise with community partners to advertise
• Plan summer events (i.e., swimming, movies, storytellers, etc.)
• Implement and supervise all day camp activities
• Plan and implement a healthy nutrition plan
• Develop and maintain a discipline structure for participants and ensure volunteers understand program goals and outcomes

Volunteer Engagement:

• Communicate by email or phone with snack and evening volunteers
• Help recruit volunteers for the program
• Coordinate volunteer orientation(s)
• Recruit participants and process registrations
• Connect volunteers to broader MCC programs with assistance from MCCS Community Development staff
• Ensure safe, inclusive, and respectful environments

Community Connection:

• Connect with local partners during the season
• Work to alleviate stereotypes and misunderstandings present within the community
• Raise awareness of MCC with youth and young adults in Saskatchewan
• Develop an understanding of issues surrounding urban poverty, newcomers to Canada, creation care, peace and justice

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain records of expenses and receipts

• Assist with budgeting and reporting

• Keep track of budgeting and finance information for programs

• Regularly communicate with Community Development staff at MCCS

• Other duties as assigned

Special Projects:

• Coordinate and oversee a community festival/carnival to celebrate diversity and resilience in Meadowgreen
• Develop peace curriculum focused on Indigenous ways of knowing and land connection
• Oversee gardening program to connect youth with food sources and healthy eating

Start Date

01 Jun, 2026 - Flexible start date beginning mid-June

Term Length

8 weeks to end by August 22, 2026

Salary Details

Base salary: $17.5

Additional Information

Learning Opportunities:

• Leadership and team collaboration
• Event planning and community engagement
• Understanding issues of urban poverty, newcomer integration, peace and justice
• Exposure to cross-cultural work and environmental initiatives
• Skill development in time management, professional communication, and mediation

Health & Safety:
The person hired will receive and complete Plan to Protect online training, aligning with MCC’s Child Protection Policy.

Challenges:

• Balancing multiple tasks and projects in a diverse role
• Ensuring program goals are met while addressing participant needs and volunteer capacity
• Managing financial aspects of programs effectively

This position is subject to receiving funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

MCC Canada affirms:

• That AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for any position.
• All job postings are for an existing vacancy.

Location Description

Saskatchewan has approximately 1 million people, 35% living in rural areas. The majority are 2nd-to-5th generation Canadians of European descent; 15% are of First Nations origin, 5% Metis. About 700 people arrive in the province each year as refugees.

The MCC constituency includes 96 churches, most belonging to Mennonite Church Saskatchewan and the SK Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. Rosthern Junior College, a Mennonite high school is also a part of the constituency.