Youth Worker - Social Services - Canada Summer Jobs
About the role
Job Title: Youth Worker - Social Services - Canada Summer Jobs
Department: Community Development Services
Status and Hours: Temporary Full-time - 35h/week (June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
Pay rate: $18.564/h/hr
Reports to: Supervisor, Youth Programs
Deadline: Until Filled
This position is an existing vacancy.
Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
What is Canada Summer Jobs?
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. To be eligible, youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment. For more information about CSJ eligibility, please access https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/who-can-apply.html#h3.3.
Job Summary
The Youth Worker - Social Services reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor and works closely with the members of the youth programs team in community-based programming and community participants in PQ’s catchment area. The Youth Worker - Social Services is responsible for planning and facilitating programming for youth aged 8-18 years with the goal of developing leadership skills, encouraging community connections and recreation. This position requires excellent in person facilitation skills and a strong ability to deliver programming in person.
Responsibilities
Programming
- Involve participants in identifying their needs and interests.
- Create a supportive environment for young people, 8 to 18 years, from diverse backgrounds.
- Plan and lead program activities which develop self-confidence, social and life skills of participants.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a summer programming schedule which includes accessing local opportunities for the participants.
- Provide information and access to community resources for participants.
- Provide in person programming daily on-site at a City of Ottawa Emergency Family Shelter
Administration
- Participate as an active team member in staff meetings, partner and agency meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in regular supervision meetings.
- Liaises with pertinent community partners and community members.
- Maintains records for petty cash, program participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, and program evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Common Responsibilities
- Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
- Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
- Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
- Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
- Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
- Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees.
- Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
- Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
- Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
- Completion of 1 year in degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment
- Experience working with high-risk youth
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Fluency in English essential, fluency in Somali or Arabic or French a strong asset, other languages also desirable.
- Valid First Aid and CPR (level C) required.
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years of age as per Canada Summer Jobs requirements.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, as per the requirements of Canada Summer Jobs
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as per the requirements of Canada Summer Jobs
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About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.
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Youth Worker - Social Services - Canada Summer Jobs
About the role
Job Title: Youth Worker - Social Services - Canada Summer Jobs
Department: Community Development Services
Status and Hours: Temporary Full-time - 35h/week (June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026)
Pay rate: $18.564/h/hr
Reports to: Supervisor, Youth Programs
Deadline: Until Filled
This position is an existing vacancy.
Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
What is Canada Summer Jobs?
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. To be eligible, youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment. For more information about CSJ eligibility, please access https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/who-can-apply.html#h3.3.
Job Summary
The Youth Worker - Social Services reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor and works closely with the members of the youth programs team in community-based programming and community participants in PQ’s catchment area. The Youth Worker - Social Services is responsible for planning and facilitating programming for youth aged 8-18 years with the goal of developing leadership skills, encouraging community connections and recreation. This position requires excellent in person facilitation skills and a strong ability to deliver programming in person.
Responsibilities
Programming
- Involve participants in identifying their needs and interests.
- Create a supportive environment for young people, 8 to 18 years, from diverse backgrounds.
- Plan and lead program activities which develop self-confidence, social and life skills of participants.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a summer programming schedule which includes accessing local opportunities for the participants.
- Provide information and access to community resources for participants.
- Provide in person programming daily on-site at a City of Ottawa Emergency Family Shelter
Administration
- Participate as an active team member in staff meetings, partner and agency meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in regular supervision meetings.
- Liaises with pertinent community partners and community members.
- Maintains records for petty cash, program participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, and program evaluation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Common Responsibilities
- Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
- Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
- Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
- Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
- Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
- Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees.
- Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
- Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
- Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
- Completion of 1 year in degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment
- Experience working with high-risk youth
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Fluency in English essential, fluency in Somali or Arabic or French a strong asset, other languages also desirable.
- Valid First Aid and CPR (level C) required.
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years of age as per Canada Summer Jobs requirements.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, as per the requirements of Canada Summer Jobs
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as per the requirements of Canada Summer Jobs
Not the right fit? Search for Youth Worker jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre
Our Beginning:
Founded by community members in 1979, we are one of about 60 non-profit community health centers across Ontario. We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of 12 community members elected at our annual meeting.
Growing With Our Community:
In 1979 we opened our doors with 4 staff. Today, we have over 347 full and part time employees serving our local community and over 400 volunteers.
Mission:
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. We offer services in both official languages in designated programs.
Vision:
Together we seek to build a safe, just and healthy community for all.