Kanata, On Youth worker Jobs – 46 Openings This Week

Nunavut Youth Worker
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families —Vanier, ON
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Certified Personal Support Worker - LIVE IN Role
Assurance Home Care —Ottawa, ON
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
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Child & Youth Worker
Crossroads Children's Mental Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- $59,264–$70,594 a year
- Temporary
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
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Child Care Worker
Carlington Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- $18.40–$20.60 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Community Worker - Regular Part-Time
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- $21.04–$24.75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- English
Student Parent Support Worker
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- $26.83–$31.57 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Support Worker
John Howard Society of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $23.53–$26.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Time management
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Children & Youth Program Supervisor
Tamir Foundation —Ottawa, ON
- $70,000–$74,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Psychology
Child and Youth Worker
Renew Supervision Services —Ottawa, ON
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Microsoft Office
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Family Support Worker
Inuuqatigiit Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Community Worker
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre —Ottawa, ON
- $20.57–$24.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- English
9d
Child & Youth Counsellor, Mental Health – Permanent Casual
CHEO —Ottawa, ON
- $35.04–$43.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
3d
Child and Youth Worker
Spark Lifecare —Ottawa, ON
- $23–$28 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Team Lead, African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Child & Youth Mental Health Services
SEOCHC —Ottawa, ON
- $70,616–$81,481 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
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9d
2026 JOB INVENTORY - Bilingual & English Child Protection Worker - Requisition No 01350
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $72,604 a year
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- Master's degree
Child and Youth Worker, Summer Camp
Harmony House Shelter —Ottawa, ON
- $23.40 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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6d
Silatuniq Student Support Worker
Inuuqatigiit Centre —Ottawa, ON
- From $49,750 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- Bachelor's
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Supportive Housing Worker
John Howard Society of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $46,604.27–$52,554.36 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Organizational skills
- Time management
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FWB Nunavut Youth Worker
Inuuqatigiit Centre —Ottawa, ON
- From $40,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
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Extended Day Program Support Worker
Ottawa Catholic School Board —Ottawa, ON
- $23.54 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification

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Nunavut Youth Worker

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
Vanier, ON

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time | Fixed term contract

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Post-secondary education
Working with children
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Social Work
Communication skills

Full job description

Inuuqatigiit-Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non- profit organization serving Inuit children and youth and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Nunavut Youth Worker supports the well-being of Nunavummiut Youth living in Ottawa, in collaboration with government of Nunavut employees and contracted caregivers. The Nunavut Youth Worker will develop meaningful relationships with Inuit children and youth in group care or medical foster care to help maintain their understanding of Inuit knowledge and IQ Principles, hear and/or speak Inuktitut, and engage in cultural activities so that they remain connected to their identity as proud Inuit. The Nunavut Youth Worker will help Inuit children and youth in care identify goals and help them achieve their potential.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop meaningful relationships with Inuit youth through consistent, well-planned and responsive engagement
Provide one-to-one support and regular group programming to engage children and youth in their culture and community.
Provide emotional support to children and youth, as well as crisis intervention and conflict resolution as needed Collaborate with GN employees to assist children and youth to connect with their community and region of origin (if appropriate)
Contribute to Safety Plans for children and youth, in collaboration with government employees and caregivers
Develop and deliver programming to children and youth about Inuit history, societal values, traditional practices, and develop their cultural skills.
Produce program promotional materials and promote the activities to caregivers.
Assist with the development of cultural resources
Support the use of country food and traditional cultural items in programming
Coordinate access to cultural resources, as well as Elders and knowledge keepers
Maintain a referral-to-program process with government employees
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the child’s family members (if endorsed by the GN), Inuuqatigiit Centre’s internal programs, Government of Nunavut employees, group home staff and caregivers, external partner programs, and other service providers to create and support a coordinated network of wrap-around services for children and youth
Collaborate with GN employees to connect youth to existing supports and resources in the community to assist them in successfully transitioning from care to healthy and independent living, including:

- Educational supports and resources

- Life skills training (e.g. financial management, household

management)

-Health, including sexual health

-Mental health services; and

-Legal services

-Supports for youth exploring their gender identity.

-Supports for 2SLGBTQ+ youth; and

-Inclusive and non-judgmental, ability to support gender diverse individuals and individuals along the sexual orientation spec

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Government of Nunavut
Accountable for the well-being of individual youth who attend programming
Accountable for the cultural integrity of all youth programming

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Develop positive and professional relationships within the Government of Nunavut employees, clients, and other external partners; and
Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff.

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Foster strong community engagement with project e.g. Elders, partners, and other stakeholders
Work collaboratively with external partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work.
TB Test, if applicable, and other immunizations up to date.
Medical certification of good health.
Vulnerable Sector Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures; and
CPR / First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified).
Ontario Driver’s License is required, access to a reliable vehicle is an asset; and
Ability to handle difficult and painful emotional situations and establish
healthy boundaries, understands the importance of and practices work life balance
Ability to work evenings and weekends when required; and
Willingness to travel required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Post-Secondary education in Social Work required.
Minimum of two to three years’ experience working with a child, youth or family-oriented program; and
Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Inuit descent preferred.
Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut an asset.
Passionate about sharing and passing on cultural knowledge.
Exceptional knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuit history, culture and values.
Knowledge of socio-determinates of health that impact Inuit families.
Inclusive and non-judgmental, ability to support gender diverse individuals and individuals along the sexual orientation spectrum.
Experience in child/youth engagement and community outreach
Knowledge of available resources in community and the surrounding areas
Experience in conducting intake, individual counseling, and group facilitation
Ability to initiate, develop, plan, and deliver group programming, including cultural programming.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with children, youth, community members, fellow employees, and staff at Inuuqatigiit and other partner agencies
Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment; and
Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software

Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to: Human Resources Department, at [email protected]

Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.

When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.

We thank all who apply to this position. Only those applicants selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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youth worker jobs in kanata, on

Nunavut Youth Worker

Certified Personal Support Worker - LIVE IN Role

Child & Youth Worker

Child Care Worker

Community Worker - Regular Part-Time

Student Parent Support Worker

Support Worker

Children & Youth Program Supervisor

Child and Youth Worker

Family Support Worker

Community Worker

Child & Youth Counsellor, Mental Health – Permanent Casual

Child and Youth Worker

Team Lead, African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Child & Youth Mental Health Services

2026 JOB INVENTORY - Bilingual & English Child Protection Worker - Requisition No 01350

Child and Youth Worker, Summer Camp

Silatuniq Student Support Worker

Supportive Housing Worker

FWB Nunavut Youth Worker

Extended Day Program Support Worker

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