Youth Engagement Morning monitor

Location: Ottawa, ON 

Pay: $600 per week, amounting to $1800 total for the three weeks

Hours: 20 hours per week (plus 8 hours of training)

Deadline to Apply: Monday, November 24th 

Are you passionate about supporting youth in a safe and empowering environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a transformative experience for Canada’s young changemakers.

The Forum for Young Canadians, organized and run by the Rideau Hall Foundation, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and inspiring young Canadians to engage meaningfully in civic life. Over Three weeks in February and March 2026, the Forum will host its National Summit in Ottawa, welcoming over 300 students over three weeks (100 - 120 students aged 15-18 per week) for an immersive, hands-on experience like no other.

The Democratic Engagement Exchange at Toronto Metropolitan University is working with the Rideau Hall Foundation to coordinate the morning schedule and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants as they begin their day.

Job Role

We are seeking Morning Monitors to ensure the safety and well-being of program participants during the morning hours, including assisting with wake-up, breakfast, and preparing them for the start of their daily programming.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the morning

  • Ensuring that all participants are awake and in attendance

  • Any issues that arose overnight are noted and the information shared with Program Manager and Evening Supervisors

  • Follow the Rideau Hall Foundation’s safeguarding policies

  • Report any issues promptly and work with on-site leaders to address any concerns as they arise

Qualifications:

  • Minimum age: 24 years

  • Valid police record check, interview, and reference checks are required

  • Experience leading youth programming, camp counseling, coaching young people or related fields (Required)

  • Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding practices

  • Proven ability to address and respond to concerns appropriately and with sensitivity

  • Clear and empathetic communication, particularly in handling sensitive or urgent situations with participants and program staff

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion 

  • Certified in Standard First Aid Level C (preferred but not essential)

  • Bilingual English/French (preferred but not essential)

Compensation:  

$600 per week, amounting to $1800 total for the three weeks 

20 hours per week plus 8 hours of training for a total of 68 hours 

  • Breakfast provided during shifts

  • $20 per day travel stipend, reimbursed after the completion of the contract

When You’ll Need To Be Available:

We are seeking Morning Monitors who can commit to the training day and to all three sessions:

Training Day: Saturday, February 7 (time tbd)

Session 1: Sunday, February 8 - Friday, February 13, 2026

Session 2: Sunday, March 8 - Friday, March 13, 2026

Session 3: Sunday, March 22 - Friday, March 27, 2026

Training:

  • 3 hours for online safeguarding training prior to Forum

  • 5 hours of in person training on Saturday, February 7th  

Hours:

Morning Shift Youth Engagement and Safety Monitor responsibilities start each day, Monday to Friday, at 5:00 AM and end at 9:00 AM.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application at the link below. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Ashley at adenny@torontomu.ca

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to, candidates who are racialized, indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.