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Posted July 10, 2025

Job Description: HRYC Program Assistant

***Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 as of July 1, 2025 to qualify for this position, which is being supported by the Students Commission of Canada Art of Work Program***

Position Type: Contract, 28 hours per week (0.7 full time)

Salary: $22 per hour starting wage

Contract Duration: 12 weeks for a total of 360 hours worked

Reports To: Program Coordinator or Executive Director

Location: Hay River Youth Centre, 906 Mackenzie Hwy, Hay River

Job Summary:

The Hay River Youth Centre is seeking an energetic, creative, and responsible individual to join our team as a Program Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with youth in a fun, inclusive, and dynamic environment. The Summer Program Assistant will support the planning and delivery of daily programs, activities, and special events that promote recreation, skill-building, and positive youth engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering recreational, educational, and cultural programming for youth aged 12–18.

• Supervise youth during daily drop-in hours and organized activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all.

• Support the coordination of special events, outings, and workshops.

• Help with set-up, clean-up, and general upkeep of the Centre and program areas.

• Encourage positive behavior and act as a role model for youth participants.

• Maintain attendance records and provide input into program evaluations.

• Communicate effectively with other staff, volunteers, youth, and families.

• Attend occasional evening or weekend events or meetings, as required.

• Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Experience working or volunteering with youth or in community settings is an asset.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Creative, reliable, and able to take initiative.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to plan and lead games, crafts, or activities is an asset.

• Current First Aid/CPR and a valid Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain).

• Must be 16-30 years of age as of July 1, 2025 (to comply with requirements of Students Commission of Canada Art of Work Program)
  
  

Terms of Employment:

Wage: $22 per hour

Hours: 28 hours per week. Regular work hours will be 10:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as required

Overtime: If employee works more than 7.5 hours in a day, or more than 37.5 hours per week, overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate

Contract End Date: 12 weeks after date first worked

Supervisor: Reports to the Program Coordinator or Executive Director

Probation Period: This position is subject to a probationary period of 30 days from the starting date of this contract

Benefits: This is a contract position and does not include health, dental, or other traditional benefits

Annual Leave: Vacation will be paid out at the end of each pay period at a rate of 4% of hours worked within that period. No vacation hours will be accrued during the duration of this contract. Unpaid leave may be approved at the discretion of the Executive Director

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to scott@hryouthcentre.com by 5:00PM MDT on July 25, 2025. Include "Program Assistant" in the subject line. Thank you to all those who apply, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Professional supervisor references required. The successful candidate will also be subject to a criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

Hay River Youth Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.