April 28, 2026
Canada Summer Jobs Initiative Posting #2026-STU-CSJ2 #hp
New Role: Canada Summer Jobs Program Initiative
Communications Clerk (Communications Service Coordinator)
1 Vacancy - Temporary Full-Time (Fixed Term)
(35 Hours Per Week for a Period of 8 Weeks) – $20 Hourly
The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.
YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role and generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.
To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Communications Clerk. (Please note that this is a Canada Summer Jobs funded position, specifically for eligible individuals looking to gain work experience during the summer months.)
Why Consider this Opportunity with Us?
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Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person).
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Casual dress code.
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Shortened Summer hours.
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Mileage Reimbursement.
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Enhanced Wellness Initiatives and Virtual Fitness Classes.
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The support of a dedicated mentor and committed team to enhance your learning and provide opportunities for knowledge and skill development, potentially including but not limited to: departmental shadowing opportunities, internal and external learning and development opportunities, opportunities to participate in Agency committee, projects and events, and more!
SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MAJOR RESPONSIBIITIES:
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Supporting the development and distribution of internal/external communications, including managing the Agency Communications Calendar.
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Designing and developing creative professional content for web, social media, newsletters and other virtual/print marketing campaigns, which may include graphics, photography, icons, simple videos, and infographics in support of stakeholder relations.
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Recommending and assisting with the implementation and management of ongoing communications initiatives, activity and promotions.
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Coordinating end-to-end events management and collaboration across different teams in support of Communications activities and promotions.
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Assisting with tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of Agency communications efforts.
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Support cross-functional collaborations to ensure event messaging, event processes and deliverables are executed according to strategy.
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Participate in the brainstorming and development of new ideas and creative concepts for upcoming internal and external projects and events.
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Contribute to social media content and engage with other social media users through cross-promotion, link, and content sharing, targeting our key stakeholders.
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Enhance website content for stakeholders’ interaction with YRCAS.
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Explore and experiment with creative strategies to promote and plan events.
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Other duties to support organizational objectives as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, contributing your individual strengths.
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Ability to design creative and professional content for online and print marketing materials (this may include basic graphics, photography, videos, infographics, etc.)
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Superior written and verbal communication.
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Creative & Laser-focused - full of unique ideas.
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Able to work independently with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-through.
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Passionate about event planning, including the use of social media platforms to engage stakeholders.
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
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Experience leveraging technology to communicate and engage key stakeholders.
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Knowledge of, and interest in, issues affecting children, youth, and families.
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Previous coordination, planning, and execution experience, or project management knowledge and experience (including on a volunteer basis) considered an asset.
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Ability to work with Canva to create print, digital and social media content.
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Ability to work with Adobe Creative Suite; particularly using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Pro.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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Currently enrolled in or have recently completed a post-secondary program in Communications, Public Relations, or in a closely related field.
CANADA SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Be able to complete the full hours before August 28th, 2026.
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Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
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Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
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Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. (Please be advised that international students are not eligible for this initiative, however; recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.)
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We welcome and highly encourage applications from diverse youth, including Indigenous Youth, Racialized Youth, Black Youth, Youth with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ Youth, as well as youth that have lived Child Welfare experience.
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For more information, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html
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Please note that only eligible candidates under the Canada Summer Jobs program will be considered.
PAY GRADE: $20 per hour.
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week for a fixed-term duration of 8 weeks (280 hours).
Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply through the ADP Portal no later than 11:59PM May 6th, 2026. Please quote job posting #2026-STU-CSJ2.
We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
Employment at York Region Children’s Aid Society is conditional upon the verification of credentials, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check, a class “G” driver’s license with daily access to an insured vehicle, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses required), as per YRCAS’ Mandatory COVID-19 policy.
York Region Children’s Aid Society works in a hybrid virtual and on-site working environment.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at York Region Children’s Aid Society
YRCAS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
York Region Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of the search process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identified from the following equity seeking groups; women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.
Vaccination Policy
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date. The candidate will be asked to provide York Region Children’s Aid Society with proof of full vaccination, prior to the candidate’s employment start date. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification. As described above, the requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for a reason protected by the Code, requests for accommodation from the vaccine policy will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to York Region Children’s Aid Society accommodation process.
Accommodation at YRCAS
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Department of People and Culture when contacted for an interview.
The Department of People and Culture will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Children at the heart of all that we do!
