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Overview Youth Connector Assistant, Programs & Services (PS1) Are you a high school student passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging, and building on the strength of our community? Read on! Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families, and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive. Whats the Opportunity? The Youth Connector position will be working with the team at the Children and Youth Planning Table (CYPT). The CYPT is a community collaborative consisting of over 70 organizations that support children, youth, and families in Waterloo Region. CYPT work to unite young people, organizations, and decision-makers to take actions that prioritize the well-being of all children and youth in Waterloo Region. We are looking to hire three (3) Youth Connectors from April 2026 to April 2027. Your role is focused on connecting connecting with youth in our community to ensure CYPT is informed by youth voices, and connecting with organizations and decision-makers to bridge the gap between youth and adults. You will work to understand and amplify youth voices and support work that leads young people to feel valued, heard, and included. Youth Connectors will support different CYPT projects and youth engagement efforts, and act as ambassadors of the work in the community. Why Work for Us? We are an organization that serves individuals, families, and communities within the Waterloo Region. We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community, and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people. Do work that matters Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families, and our community Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do Have a positive impact in our community Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferable skills among other teams and programs What Youll Be Doing Provide insights, expertise, and feedback into the experiences of youth in Waterloo Region to the CYPT and local partners. Connect with youth groups, youth serving organizations, youth councils, CYPT member organizations, etc., to promote and engage diverse youth in CYPT work. Provide insights into how to engage youth in CYPT projects and to community partners. Co-design and facilitate presentations, information sessions, sense-making, and community events related to CYPT projects, with occasional media interviews a possibility. Host CYPT social media platforms (e.g., Instagram), create content about CYPT projects, and sharing partner opportunities. Provide ongoing feedback about various projects and support in creating youth-friendly reports and resource s. Support other CYPT team members in ongoing work as needed (e.g., communications, data, equity, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Youth Connector role will be approximately 10 hours per week during the school year and will increase to a maximum of 20 hours per week in the summer months. Hours of work each week will vary. What Were Looking For You are currently a high school student. You can work independently and as part of a larger team. You have teamwork and cooperation skills. You can juggle multiple priorities and manage your time wisely. You are organized. You have good communication skills you connect well with others. You have basic technology skills. You are knowledgeable about social media, Microsoft Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Google platforms. You have knowledge of the Youth Impact Survey. Learn more here Youth Impact Survey. Are There Bonus Points? Yes! Well give your application extra credit if you have one or more of these: Experience at multiple high schools or community groups. Ability to speak more than one language. Experience living in rural settings, or in high-density housing. Lived experience, or experience working with many different cultures. Lived experience as part of a group that has experienced marginalization. Anything Else You Should Know? Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Must be able to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated. If looking to obtain vaccination, it must be completed before the start date. Upon hiring, you will be required to provide SIN and bank account details for payroll. A police check for the vulnerable sector is required for applicants 18 and older. The role is hybrid (virtual and in-person). Work will take place at the CYPT office (Communitech), locations around the region, and online. Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $21.36. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online by Feb. 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. APPLICATION INFORMATION (WHAT TO INCLUDE): Resume Complete the application questions below, keeping all three of your answers to two pages maximum. Attach/upload this in the Cover Letter spot when applying. Can you please share about school and community initiatives you have been involved in, and a couple of sentences about how your involvement could help you be successful in the Youth Connector position? When hiring for the Youth Connector role, we try to ensure we have a team with varied experiences. Please share a bit about yourself and what skills and life experiences you would bring to the role. Youth Connectors share information and gather feedback from youth and promote our projects. Please share ideas on how you would promote the 2026 Youth Impact Survey to youth. Our Commitment to Equity Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources (). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region. We must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how. Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities. Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities. To help us create change, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. We have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization. We are committed to continuing this learning journey and taking action to ensure everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr