City of Oshawa Job Posting: Temporary Part-Time Youth Coordinator

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreational Programs and/or designate, the Part Time Youth Coordinator position will support the planning and facilitating of Oshawa Youth Council meetings and Oshawa Youth Council projects such as National Youth Week activities. Additional tasks will include assisting the Program Coordinator and Supervisor, Recreational Programs in the upcoming year with administrative tasks, liaising with other Youth agencies to ensure best practices and potential future collaborations and maintaining the Oshawa Youth council volunteer calendar opportunities.   

Requirements:

• Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion minimum 2 years towards post-secondary education in any of the following fields Recreation and Leisure Studies, Youth Development, Sports Management or related field of study;
• One (1) year of previous related job experience working with youth 12-19 years of age;
• Strong social media skills and proven record of success in promoting youth activities;
• Experience with committees considered an asset;
• Possess current Standard First Aid Certificates, with automatic external defibrillation.
• Candidates must possess a valid Ontario G License
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent facilitation skills and able to lead in group settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, marketing, administrative, business planning and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity of an intermediate level with Computer related software applications, (e.g., MS Office Suite, IntelliManager or other registration software).
• Excellent customer service experience communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with staff, external agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and able to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.  Learn more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.