Youth Worker/Right to Play

1 week ago

Fort William First Nation ON PJ L, Canada Fort William First Nation Full time $40,000 - $55,000 per year

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 FWFN's 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 RTP's 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 Centre's day-to-day activities
  • Communicate with other Youth Centre staff and keep records of your activities
  • Monitor and evaluate the Youth Centre's programs
  • Request Youth's input continually to improve the Youth Centre's 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 driver's license and access to reliable transportation
  • Knowledge of completing reports and collecting date and stats

  • Ability to work well with others or alone under limited supervision in a wide variety of circumstances

  • Between the ages of 15-30 yrs. Youth under the age of 17 must have completed high school or equivalent

  • Applicants must be out of school and unemployed or under employed to fulfil the requirements of this funded program
  • Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to work independently from time to time
  • Creative thinking and abilities to problem solve
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Pre-employment Police Records Check
  • Cooking experience with knowledge of the Canada Food Guide
  • Experience with working with Youth
  • Trained or willingness to be trained in how to effectively facilitate leadership and recreation programming for young people aged 7-20 years old

WORKING 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.

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