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Child and Youth Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

  • Full-Time
  • Quinte West
  • $20.00 CAD / Hour
  • May 10, 2026

Website Quinte West Youth Centre

Position Summary

Child and Youth Workers (CYW) are critical members of the team at Quinte West Youth Centre! As a CYW this summer, you will develop relationships with youth, provide a safe and inclusive environment, foster learning and recreation, and make a meaningful difference! Join our team of CYWs, board members, volunteers, and placement students, and contribute to the development and oversight of a dynamic, exciting program and drop-in facility.

Quinte West Youth Centre (QWYC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, empowering, and inspiring youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young people can access a wide range of programs, services, and opportunities that promote their personal growth, well-being, and future success.

QWYC  is an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to inclusive,  barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a healthy workplace. If you require any supports during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Quinte West Youth Centre, 2 Wooler Road, Trenton, ON

Compensation: $20.00/hour, 35 hours per week

Duration: June 29 to August 21, 2026 (8 weeks)

Hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Key Responsibilities 

  • Oversee daily operations, programming, and youth members; fostering a trusting, non-judgmental, and non-exploitative relationship with youth.
  • Actively engage in programming and activities to serve as a positive role model for youth in the centre.
  • Organize, supervise, and take part in recreational, educational, housekeeping, and social activities to build trusting relationships, offer alternative activities, and provide guidance in social interaction.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to volunteers and placement students.
  • Encourage participant involvement in youth-led activities and community engagement.
  • Ensure that those attending the Youth Centre respect each other, the stated boundaries, staff & volunteers, other users of the building, and the facilities themselves, and that all policies, including health and safety procedures, are adhered to.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to community members, family members, and visitors; provide information about the Centre; and respond to inquiries.
  • Provide vigilant oversight to ensure the safety of everyone in the centre, and be prepared to respond in case of emergency.
  • Adhere to the Centre’s Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children and Youth.
  • Other duties as assigned.

To be eligible for this position, which is funded through Canada Summer Jobs, you must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the summer job,
  • 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 job, and,
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
    This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the summer job.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A relevant college diploma or university degree, either completed or in process.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in child & youth care, or a blend of relevant education and experience working with youth.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with community resources in Quinte West.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.
  • Alignment with the organization’s mandate, policies, and procedures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and generate reports.
  • Understanding of trauma-informed, inclusive, youth-centred practice, principles of child protection, equity, and inclusion.
  • Current Standard First Aid/CPR and a current Vulnerable-Sector Police Check.
  • Safe Food Handling certification, and Driver’s License with access to a vehicle, would both be an asset.
  • Cover letter is required.
  • Priority will be given to youth who face barriers to employment, including youth who are Indigenous, racialized, Black, or 2SLGBTQI+. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are a member of one of these groups.

Benefits

  • Free on-site parking
  • Enjoy meals with participants during mealtimes while on shift

Apply with your resume and cover letter to [email protected] before 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

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Work in Quinte as a division of The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities. 

We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with. 

This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.

This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.

We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.