Job Description

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario

Reports to:

Coordinator, Youth Engagement

Employment Status

: Part time temporary (6 months)

Bargaining Unit Status

: Excluded (Non-Union)

Hourly Wage/Salary:

$20.60 - $24.76

Language requirements:

English is essential, French is an asset

Bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR):

N/A

Schedule:

4 hours per week. Day time, Week day, Week-end

Competition Number:

26-007

Closing Date:

January 23rd, 2026

Vacancy

: Yes

Posting stage:

Internal and external

About us:

YSB offers a variety of Peer Support opportunities within its Community Services program. In promoting youth engagement, Peer Support Workers help facilitate YSB's Peer to Peer service groups as well as participate in other initiatives that focus on advocacy and program creation for youth living in Ottawa.


The Peer Support Worker will work closely with the YSB Youth Engagement staff ally to coordinate and facilitate the weekly Spectrum Drop-In program. This is a youth led position working in partnership with both the Youth Engagement team and the Downtown Drop-In leading the program and services delivered to their 2SLBTQIA+ peers who participate in the Spectrum Drop-In program.

What you will do

:

The Peer Supporter will work closely with the YSB Youth Engagement staff ally to coordinate and facilitate the Spectrum Drop-In. Facilitate the SPECTRUM program once per week at a Youth Services Bureau building alongside a Youth Engagement staff ally. Work alongside 2SLGBTQIA+ peers and staff to implement meaningful programming that contributes to inclusion, building safe spaces and developing a peer group for queer and trans youth Foster and promote identify-affirming in-person spaces by creating workshops and activities for youth participating at Spectrum This position will require data collection to confirm that the program is meeting key performance indicators Update social media pages & create visually appealing marketing materials Facilitate the purchase of necessary materials for the program i.e. snack, program supplies Participate in maintaining safety and cleanliness in the Youth Engagement Space Participate in the planning, co-creation, co-delivery and co-evaluation of YSB's programs and services where appropriate Network and develop partnerships with other youth advisory committees and community groups where appropriate

This opportunity may be right for you if you have the following:

An interest in contributing to important social change Under 25 years of age Experience facilitating groups Available one or two evenings per week plus day and occasional weekends Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth Lived experience as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community Strong interpersonal skills Team-player but also confident to work independently and able to take initiative Strong organizational skills Demonstrated confidence as an engaged youth (i.e. youth led organizing, planning and delivering peer to peer activities, leadership in community initiatives etc.) Demonstrated capacity to work with and engage with the 2SLGBTQIA+ youth community from a peer-to-peer perspective Understand and support working from a philosophy that supports intersectionality amongst key communities including but not limited to Queer and Trans communities, Black communities, and Indigenous communities Knowledge and understanding of contributing factors to homelessness, lived experience an asset Knowledge of youth engagement principles and practices Experience fostering relationships with community partners

Additional Qualifications:

Successful applicants will be required to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check or Broad Police check obtained within the past six (6) months, as a condition of employment with YSB. To confirm language proficiency required for this position, successful candidates may be requested to undergo an oral and written assessment conducted by a third-party provider, arranged by YSB. Candidates must meet the minimum required linguistic profile before their employment start date. Formal education may be considered as sufficient demonstration of language proficiency, but is subject to review.

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Join us!

If you think this vacancy is a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please visit the career section of our website to submit your resume and one-page cover letter. Don't just tell us what we want to hear, tell us your story and why you would make a great addition to our team.



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