Project Leaders, full time contract July, Ottawa ON

Onsite Full-Time Contract Position, Ottawa ON – approx. July 2nd to August 2nd

Northern Youth Abroad (NYA) is a small, charitable organization that serves youth living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (https://nya.ca/about-us/). We offer experiential education programs that aim to foster cross-cultural awareness, individual career goals, and global citizenship in Northern youth. Created in 1998, NYA has more than 600 program alumni from across Nunavut and the NWT, 98% of whom are Inuit, First Nation, or Métis.

NYA is on the lookout for three individuals to join us as Project Leaders for the NYA Next program If you’re passionate about working with youth, love leadership roles, and thrive in dynamic environments, this is your chance to make a real impact. Project Leaders each hold a different lead role (Logistics, Events and Activities, Participant Development) and work together to form a team of leaders who will supervise, coordinate, and support a group of 16 youth (16-22 years old) from approximately July 2 nd – August 2 nd .

The Role

As a Project Leader, you’ll be part of an energetic team responsible for leading, supervising, and supporting a group of 16 youths as they complete the NYA Next program. Each leader will take on a specific focus area:

- Logistics Coordinator – Keeps everything running smoothly (meals, travel, scheduling, finances, etc.).
- Events & Activities Coordinator – Organizes fun and engaging activities, community events, and excursions.
- Participant Development Coordinator – Helps youth grow, learn, and develop leadership skills.

What You’ll Do

- Live and work onsite at Algonquin College with the youth and your fellow leaders for the full duration of the program.
- Lead, mentor, and support participants throughout their journey.
- Facilitate workshops, activities, and training sessions.
- Be a role model and create a positive, inclusive team environment.
- Coordinate with the NYA office and report on progress.
- Help with Orientation and Re-Orientation workshops in Ottawa.
- Support participants in their volunteer work placements and personal growth.
- Work with the Participant Achievement Coach to meet learning goals.
- Ensure safety, well-being, and fun for everyone involved

Who We’re Looking For

- Experience working with Northern and/or Indigenous youth is an asset.
- Experience working with youth in a supportive or mentoring role.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A team player with lots of energy, patience, and enthusiasm.
- Ability to adapt, think on your feet, and create a positive environment.
- Comfortable enforcing program rules and policies in a respectful way.
- First Aid Training (or willingness to get certified before the program).

More Information

- All travel, accommodation, food, and related incidentals are covered during all aspects of the placement, the training weekend, and the Orientation and Re-Orientation, along with a weekly salary during the placement.
- Travel to and from Ottawa (at the beginning and end of the placement) is not normally covered but may be requested (please state in your cover letter if you are requesting this).
- There is potential to work in the NYA office in May/June on other program-related tasks (this would not include accommodations and would reflect a normal Monday-Friday work week). If this is of interest to you, please indicate so in your cover letter.

Apply Now

Apply by March 3rd, 2025

Please apply using the online form below. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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