Relief Youth Worker

wesley· Children, Youth & Family Services
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📍 Hamilton Area, Ontario, CanadaRelief

About this role

Relief Youth Worker – Wesley Youth Centre

Number of positions - 2

Job Posting #: 4300    Posting start: 5/6/2026   Posting end: 6/30/2026



Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford. We’re committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team! 



Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Relief Youth Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

 

The Relief Youth Worker provides in-person programming at two locations - creating a safe, engaging environment for youth ages 13-18.  Programming includes social and recreational programming (primarily basketball), homework support, and referrals, fostering improved youth outcomes and a better sense of community.  We are seeking a candidate with flexible availability.

 

This position is a unionized, relief position. The rate of pay is $19.26 per hour. This position entails working evening hours – specifically Monday to Friday, 5:45pm to 9:15pm.



Key Responsibilities:

  1. Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for youth ages 13-18.
  2. Work in collaboration with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers team, connecting youth to further supports in the community.
  3. Encourage participation from youth in activities that interest them.
  4. Be an active participant, engaged, and role modelling positive behaviours for youth.
  5. Participate fully in staff supervision and in-service meetings as required.
  6. Be responsible for statistics, reports, etc. as required.
  7. Follow agency and program policies and procedures.
  8. Build positive relationships with youth, both in-person, and virtually as needed.
  9. Actively supporting and education participants in the program to create a safe and inclusive space for all.
  10. Support in the further development of the program in partnership with the youth, program staff, and Program Manager.

 

What you will bring:

  1. Graduate of Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, or Recreation and Leisure diploma or a diploma/degree from a related discipline is preferred.
  2. Minimum one-year experience working with youth 13-18.
  3. Experience and sensitivity in working with a multicultural community.
  4. Good communication skills
  5. Staff with the ability to speak Arabic or Somali would be an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Relief Youth Worker position at wesley?
The salary for this Relief Youth Worker role at wesley is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Relief Youth Worker position at wesley located?
This Relief Youth Worker role at wesley is based in Hamilton Area, Ontario, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Relief Youth Worker role at wesley full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Relief position. It is posted as a Relief Youth Worker role in the Children, Youth & Family Services department at wesley.
Which team or department does the Relief Youth Worker at wesley belong to?
This Relief Youth Worker position is part of the Children, Youth & Family Services department at wesley. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Relief Youth Worker position at wesley?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to wesley's official application portal hosted on bamboohr where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Relief Youth Worker job at wesley posted?
This Relief Youth Worker position at wesley was posted on May 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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