Youth Coordinator

Job Posting Youth Coordinator  – 2026 Summer Youth Coordinator POSITION OVERVIEW The Youth Coordinator (YC) is responsible for the outreach, screening, and enrollment processes for youth interested in attending Project Canoe’s summer backcountry wilderness canoe tripping program. As part of youth outreach, the YC is responsible for delivering presentations about our programs, meeting with community agencies, and providing resources and support to youth who will be attending our summer wilderness program. The YC will follow Project Canoe’s philosophy for working with our youth, which is to empower youth who face barriers in their lives, highlight their unique and individual strengths, and build their capacities to chart positive futures for themselves and their communities. It is important that the YC have direct practical experience working with our youth population. It is vital to have an understanding of the variety of challenges that our youth face, the possible resulting behaviours, and strategies for working with them. The YC will also have the opportunity to co-lead at least one canoe trip alongside Canoe Trip Leaders during the summer. CONTRACT DETAILS Pay: $780/week Duration: Monday April 27, 2026 – Friday August 28, 2026 18 weeks, full time, some evenings and weekends required Combination of virtual and in-person work Optional housing accommodations in Toronto are available in June, July, and August  Opportunities for professional development and training CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Outreach to community organizations, schools, and youth service agencies  Manage the youth enrolment process for the summer wilderness canoe trip program  Communicate effectively to youth both the magic and challenges of wilderness canoe trips to support their understanding of the experience Organize and facilitate a pre-trip meeting with each youth interested in attending Maintain the youth database (CampBrain), accurate files, statistics, and reports Assist with urban programs for youth and partnership service providers Support youth after trip, connecting them with other programs and Project Canoe’s urban programs Assist with transportation logistics, correspondence, mailings, and general office work Assist the Program Director in canoe trip logistics support (pre and post trip paperwork, basecamp tasks, evacuation support) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  Youth Outreach: Conduct outreach across the GTA and surrounding areas to build awareness of Project Canoe’s programs and philosophy Meet with potential referrers, youth agencies, and community organizations to promote Project Canoe’s programs and approach to working with youth Advise, develop, and screen all new partnership organizations in collaboration with the Program Director Collaborate with the Program Director to maintain and build relationships with partnership organizations Registration & Enrollment: Manage all aspects of the youth registration and enrollment process for summer wilderness canoe tripping programs Assess suitability of prospective participants and refer ineligible youth to other programs or services Maintain knowledge of other youth programs and resources to support appropriate referrals Conduct welcome calls with each prospective youth to build rapport and understand individual needs Collaborate with the Program Director to place youth in appropriate trip groups and match them with with the most appropriate trip leaders  Staff Training: Supporting Trips: Brief Canoe Trip Leaders on youth participants and provide guidance on supporting their individual needs and behaviors in advance of each trip  Complete necessary paperwork and documentation for youth participants before departure Serve as part of the response team for trip-related incidents or evacuations, coordinating logistics with the Program Director With support from Program Director, communicate with parents/guardians following incidents or disclosures involving youth participants Other duties as assigned. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 2+ years practical experience working with youth, their families and social service agencies Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational and administrative skills Skilled in conducting organizational outreach through various mediums, including emails, one-on-one meetings, and group presentations Experience with camps, canoe tripping, and/or other wilderness camping Knowledge and experience working with marginalized, underrepresented, and diverse communities (e.g. 2SLGBTQA+, newcomers, BIPOC, individuals/families facing economic barriers), especially in the Greater Toronto Area Required: Must be age 19 or over Required: Must be able to provide a satisfactory police vulnerable sector check** G class driver’s licence, or equivalent, is an asset, but is not required Advanced Wilderness First Aid & Bronze Cross certifications are an asset, but not required Please do not attach a cover letter. Instead, let us know more about you through the questions we have included in the application form. Applications are due by the end of the day on Monday January 19.