Youth Engagement Leader – Evening & Overnight

Location: Ottawa, ON 

Pay: $2,200 per week, amounting to $6,600 total for the three weeks 

Hours: 47.5 hours per week, plus 8 hours 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 program evening activities and ensure the safety and well being of all participants throughout the evening and overnight.

Job Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine youth mentorship, program leadership, and civic education. You will actively guide and support participants, facilitating activities that help them develop leadership skills and engage meaningfully in civic life.

Key Responsibilities:

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

  • 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

  • Lead social programs in the evening such as helping to facilitate prepared activities, chaperoning the youth participants to off-site experiences, and ensuring all the youth feel included and welcome.

  • Assist participants with attendance, preparedness, and support those unable to engage in regular programming

  • Stay onsite at the hotel with participants, monitoring and responding to issues during the evening and overnight 

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:  

$2,200 per week, amounting to $6,600 total for the three weeks 

  • Two daily meals provided during shift hours, breakfast and dinner

  • Hotel accommodation provided during the program

When You’ll Need To Be Available:

We are seeking Youth Engagement Leaders 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:

  • The Youth Engagement Leader role begins Sunday at 4:30 PM and ends Friday morning.

  • All Leaders are required to work the evening shift from 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM daily. Overnight duties are divided into two three-hour shifts:

    • 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM

    • 2:00 AM – 5:00 AM

  • Each Leader will be assigned one overnight shift per night.

  • Each Leader works a total of 9.5 hours per day

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.