Job Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $55,808 (L6) annually, plus comprehensive benefits
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Internal Application Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
External Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Community Engagement and Outreach Worker, as part of the YWCA Camping & Outdoor Education program team, plays a vital role by building bridges between the camp, partner organizations and the diverse communities of Toronto. This position ensures that all campers feel supported year-round, with meaningful engagement both in the city during the off season and at camp during the summer. The position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of appropriate and diverse cultural programming and training and providing hands-on support to summer camp operations.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO - CAMP TAPAWINGO
Camp Tapawingo is a summer camp near Parry Sound which offers carefully developed programming in a relaxed camp setting on beautiful Georgian Bay. Girls and gender diverse youth thrive as they develop leadership skills, gain confidence and embark on new experiences and fun adventures. YWCA Toronto is committed to increasing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) within Camp Tapawingo programs and services. We aspire to be a camp representative of Toronto's diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. We provide financial assistance to help remove barriers for girls and gender diverse youth to access the outdoors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead community outreach by building strong partnerships with schools, families and local organizations;
• Support camper and staff recruitment and enrollment processes with particular attention to communities historically excluded from outdoor and camp opportunities;
• Serve as a compassionate point of contact for families, helping them navigate resources, camp readiness, financial assistance, and other needs;
• Represent the camp at community events, workshops, and partner meetings;
• Design and deliver appropriate programming that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging both at camp and in the city;
• Research and identify best practices and recommend I.D.E.A. strategies and actions for the program;
• Provide hands on support to camp operations including orientation, emergency procedures site set up and activity facilitation;
• Contribute to program administration in all seasons including data collection, social media, newsletters and budget supports;
• Live on-site at camp from June until September and spring and fall as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through an Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Education or Recreation degree (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 5 to 7 years' experience working with girls and gender-diverse youth in an overnight camp setting;
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and partner organizations;
• Comfort working outdoors in an overnight summer camp environment;
• Knowledge of cultural programming, equity, and inclusion practices;
• Ability to work independently in the city during off-season and collaboratively in a camp environment during summer;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings/weekends during the school year and full-time onsite during the camping season;
• Demonstrated good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for youth development;
• Valid driver's license;
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain;
• Must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), the Internet, MS Teams, Campbrain or other camp registration software, or Canva;
• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Required to travel at least 20% of the time
• Vacation may not be taken during the on-site time at camp.

Note: This position is required to live on-site at YWCA Camp Tapawingo from June until end of August, as well as additional time in the spring and fall as needed. Room & Board provided while at camp.
What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer's contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
Posting Date: December 24, 2025
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city's largest multi-service women's organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.

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