Job Description
Job Description
Salary : JOB POSTING
Position Title : Youth Worker (Right to Play) One (1) Full-Time Permanent - Jan. 2026 start
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP :
Will work within the FWFN Culture, Recreation and Youth Department and report to the Manager of Youth and Social Development.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION :
The Youth Worker will be responsible for assisting and monitoring nightly programs for youth that take place at FWFNs Youth Centre and within the community. The Youth Worker will help promote and make the Youth Centre friendly and attractive for youth. In partnership with RTPs Promoting Life-skills in Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) the Community Mentor position will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a program geared toward children and youth.
Job Duties :
- Help youth from the community find information and support and network with other youth to get involved in the Youth Centre to feel part of the community and good about themselves.
- Make sure the Youth Centre is a safe place where people treat each other with respect
- Make sure the youth follow the rules of the Youth Centre
- Manage the Youth Centres day-to-day activities
- Communicate with other Youth Centre staff and keep records of your activities
- Monitor and evaluate the Youth Centres programs
- Request Youths input continually to improve the Youth Centres programs
- Consult with the Manager of the Youth and Social Development and assist with Youth Centre programs
- Supervise and lead activities for the youth
- Monitor the use of equipment and facilities
- Promote youth programs to ensure that the youth and youth organizations are aware of available activities
- Complete daily reports concerning youth programs, number of participants and equipment / supplies
- Work with FWFN summer student staff
- Maintain higher standards of site cleanliness and order
- Coordinate child and youth programming
- Plan, lead and access core program
- Support the planning and implementation of events and initiatives
- Build partnerships and program awareness
- Administration and program evaluation
- Occasional travel (2-3 times a year)
- Remote training
- Plan, design and host events
- Complete all monthly progress and finance reports in a timely fashion
- Perform other related duties as required
REQUIREMENTS :
Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportationKnowledge of completing reports and collecting date and statsAbility to work well with others or alone under limited supervision in a wide variety of circumstancesBetween the ages of 15-30 yrs. Youth under the age of 17 must have completed high school or equivalentApplicants must be out of school and unemployed or under employed to fulfil the requirements of this funded programStrong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programsAbility to work independently from time to timeCreative thinking and abilities to problem solveStrong attention to detailPre-employment Police Records CheckCooking experience with knowledge of the Canada Food GuideExperience with working with YouthTrained or willingness to be trained in how to effectively facilitate leadership and recreation programming for young people aged 7-20 years oldWORKING CONDITIONS :
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.Able to lift 25 pounds.Evening / weekend shifts.Job Posting Closing Date : Applications consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)
references, must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Please direct your application to the attention of :
Human Resources- Recruitment
Email : P : Fax :
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.