Summer Youth Wellness Program Assistant

Position Type: Full-time Contract

Hours of Work per week: 35 hours

Salary Range

$19.10/ hour

Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2026

Location: Scarborough YWHO – 100 Consilium Place

OR: Toronto East YWHO – 3079 Danforth Avenue

This position is for a duration of 8 weeks.

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead [https://helpahead.ca/] and the HOPE Strategy [https://www.hope-strategy.com/] across Toronto and One Stop Talk [https://onestoptalk.ca/]/Parlons Maintenant [https://onestoptalk.ca/fr/] and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program [https://www.ontario.ca/document/2024-2025-mccss-service-objectives-child-welfare-and-protection/2024-2025-services-41] across Ontario.

About the Role

This is an existing vacancy for two (2) full-time contract Summer Youth Wellness Program Assistant (SYWPA) positions. The SWYPA will assist in the planning and delivery of summer programming at the Toronto East Youth Wellness Hub or Scarborough Youth Wellness Hub.

There is one contract SWYPA position available for each Wellness Hub (Toronto East and Scarborough).

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an initiative that aims to bring the right services to youth (and their families) at the right time and in the right place.

We provide youth aged 12 – 25 years with a range of services to address needs related to mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, housing, and other social services. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where youth can access support, connect with peers, and engage in activities that promote wellness.

• As funding for this role has partially been provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program the following eligibility requirements must be met by the successful participant (candidate):
• Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

• What you will do
• Assist in the planning and delivery of summer programming at Toronto East Youth Wellness Hub and Scarborough Youth Wellness Hub
• Facilitate wellness workshops and recreational activities
• Collaborate with staff to develop and deliver outreach and engagement strategies for increased youth participation
• Create and distribute promotional materials for events and activities
• Assist with administrative duties, including data entry in client information systems(s)
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming space for all youth participants
• Support program evaluation by gathering feedback and assisting in compiling reports
• Participate in team meetings
• Actively contribute to inclusive Hub culture, overall functioning and success of the summer programs
• Foster positive relationships with youth through a supportive mentorship role
• Other duties as assigned appropriate to the scope of the position.

The “must haves”

• The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
• Currently enrolled in a social work or related field, (Child and Youth Care, Youth Justice, Psychotherapy) post-secondary program
• Knowledge of how to use computer programs (e.g. publisher, excel, power point)
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work as part of a team with staff, students and volunteers
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/ anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

The ‘nice to haves’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following

• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

Before starting with us

• As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
• A Vulnerable Sector police check
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

• Why join our team?
• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.