Peer Navigator Summer Student

Every child and youth living at their full potential

About grandview kids

• Grandview Kids provides an array of specialized programs, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinical treatments to children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs.
• Programs and services – which are delivered at the Centre, in the community, at schools, and in-home – include: medical consultation, assessment, and diagnosis; audiology, autism support; complex care program; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; respite services; social work; speech-language pathology; therapeutic recreation; and family engagement.
• Grandview Kids actively participates in research to support innovation in rehabilitation science, to advance organizational capabilities, and to better serve caregivers and the developmental needs of their children and adolescents.
• As an organization, we are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, and supporting growth and personal achievement with our clients, caregivers, and team members.
• Though a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, members of Team Grandview strive to provide culturally-safer, inclusive, and innovative evidence-informed care that meets the unique needs of each client.

Grandview Kids is now accepting applications for the position of

• Peer Navigator Summer Student (Contract Full Time)
• Full-time Contract – 37.5 hours/week
• June 22, 2026 – August 14, 2026 •

Hourly Rate

• $18 per hour
• Flexible work schedule, may include some evenings and weekends, hybrid or in-person and work from home

• Reporting directly to the Family Engagement Program Manager, and supported by the ambassador Advisor and Discipline Lead, the Peer Support Worker student is responsible for supporting the Family Engagement Team in all aspects of program delivery, including family events, fundraising events and workshops.
• The Peer Support Worker Student works closely with the Family Engagement Team to coordinate events, play dates, and workshop sessions.
• This position will support workshop preparation by managing registration lists, setting up meeting spaces, copying and basic office duties.
• The student will provide support to the Youth Advisory Council and their events.
• The student will participate in education; maintains a safe work environment; participates in the Centre’s Quality Improvement Program (QIP); and carries out other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients, caregivers and families who are willing to share their experiences with and on behalf of Grandview Kids and/or the Grandview Kids Foundation.
• Ensuring that Families are engaged through involvement in events and workshops; regular communications and other methods as appropriate
• Coordinating the attendance of families at events and the registration process as needed.
• Arranging and participating in photoshoots and video shoots as needed
• Providing feedback on activities by tracking hours and metrics, maintaining contact with the Family Engagement Program Manager to support the ongoing relationship with the program and to bring forward concerns.
• Supporting the Youth Advisory Council

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a Grandview Kids client and/or family member of a Grandview Kids client is required
• Experience with writing speeches
• Experience with supporting fundraising activities, family activities and events coordination
• Experience working and/or volunteering in community and/or health services.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working with a team as well as independently.
• Passion for sharing the vision, mission and values of Grandview Kids with the community.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint or alternate presentation software.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Please note this position is in our Ajax location at 1461 Harwood Avenue, Ajax ON.

To meet the Canada Summer Jobs Funding Program eligibility, which supports this role, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, and legally entitled to work in Canada. Please refer to the CSJ Program guidelines for more details.

How To Apply

Please forward a resume and cover letter for Job 26.42 Peer Navigator Student clearly sharing your lived experience and personal knowledge of the services and programs that Grandview Kids offers through the following link: Apply Here [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7f590e42-5c30-4723-84d2-0688322c7aec&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA] by 5:00 PM on May 14th, 2026.

Please address your correspondence to

Human Resources

Grandview Kids: 1461 Harwood Avenue North

Ajax, ON L1T 0R3

Our commitment to belonging

Grandview kids aims to be deliberate in our consideration of diversity, defined as differences in race, colour, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. Recognizing and valuing diversity and equity must be accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented populations, meaning that individuals must be and feel valued, respected, and equally supported. We invite applicants in the above defined areas to apply.

Grandview kids is committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act, 2005 (Aoda). If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations throughout this process, please contact human resources.

Land acknowledgement

The lands, waters, nature and sky that Grandview Kids is privileged to exist within have long been home to the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg. We acknowledge the lands of the traditional and treaty territories covered under the Williams Treaties, including the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Alderville First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and the Chippewa Nation of Georgina Island, Beausoleil and Rama. We are responsible for building stronger relationships with clients, caregivers, partners and colleagues from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Through our shared values of belonging, excellence, connection discovery and celebration, Grandview Kids commits to seeking truth and upholding reconciliation.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.