Job Description

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of

Multi-Service Youth Centre Worker

with Parks & Recreation. Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Centre Worker will support operations of The Multi-Service Youth Centre (MSYC) Captain William Spry Community Centre.



Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.



The MSYC offers a range of services and programs for youth to access including counselling, job support, and mental health support. It is the responsibility of the Youth Centre Worker to create and maintain a supportive environment. The role requires an adaptable and flexible personality, comfortable completing a range of activities including leading activities, connecting youth to support services, and managing the dynamics and behaviors in the space.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in planning and facilitating drop-in activities and recreation programs for youth. Create and maintain a safe and inclusive space. (Both inside and outside the Centre) Engage youth during programming and play an active role in managing behaviour, group dynamics, and resolving conflicts. Build relationships and be a good role model. Provide resource and referral support to youth (both internal and external supports) Support in daily operations by contributing to cooking, cleaning/maintenance, and laundry. Take part in daily debriefings and monthly meetings. Support in administrative duties including but not limited to: counting inventory, tracking and reporting condition of equipment, maintaining a daily logbook and sign in-sheets, and completing incident/accident reports. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Grade 12 or equivalent. Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR Experience with at risk youth between the ages of 13-18 years of age from diverse socio economic and cultural backgrounds. Including youth who have experienced trauma. Experience working with youth who are members of the 2SLGBTQIA + community. Experience working with youth who have anger issues, and mental health challenges. Experience working with youth who are neurodiverse. Experience working within a harm reduction framework. Experience facilitating educational and/or recreational programs in one or more of the following areas considered an asset: life skills development, first aid, cooking, physical media arts, sports, games, and music. A suitable combination of training and experience may be considered.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of youth engagement strategies Knowledge of current services available for youth in HRM Excellent communication skills and capacity for setting and maintaining boundaries Experience in leadership and group facilitation considered an asset Knowledge of harm reduction frameworks and trauma informed care/services considered and asset Mental Health First Aid, substance awareness training, suicide prevention training considered an asset

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Applicants must be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Applicants must attend mandatory training Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring

Security Clearance Requirements:

Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please note

- Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.

COMPENTENCIES:

Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:

Casual

HOURS OF WORK:

5 to 15 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday year-round for the Drop-In Program. With Seasonal shifts on Wednesday and Friday Fall/Winter/Spring. Drop-In shifts are 5 hours long 3:00pm-8:00pm. Seasonal Shifts vary. Hours subject to change as we increase programming. Must be flexible/Evening work replied.

SALARY:

$20.70 per hour (Non-Union) plus 4% vacation pay

WORK LOCATION:

Work Location: Captain William Spry Community Centre, 16 Sussex St. Halifax, NS

CLOSING DATE:

Applications will be received up to 11:59pm on

Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Please note

: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.



To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.



During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(Position # 78628283)