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BGC Ottawa

Peer Mentor (10 Positions)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Compensation: $19.90 per hour · Part-time

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Pay: Compensation: $19.90 per hour
Job type: Part-time
Closing date: Nov 1, 2026
Positions available: 10
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Purpose

Youth Futures/ Avenir Jeunesse is a six-month transformative program that equips low-income high school students in Ottawa with the tools they need to excel in post-secondary education. Through a unique blend of leadership development, employment experience, mentorship, and post-secondary orientation, we empower youth to shape their futures and contribute to building stronger communities. Our program is supported by community organizations such as the City of Ottawa, BGC Ottawa, Ottawa Community Housing Foundation, and other local partners who are committed to fostering opportunities for vulnerable youth.

As a youth futures/Avenir Jeunesse Peer Mentor, you will directly contribute to this impactful initiative by guiding and inspiring a group of 15 youths, helping them navigate personal, academic, and professional challenges. This is a role where you can create lasting change by supporting the next generation of leaders.

Position Overview

This position reports to the Mentorship Coordinator. This position will be from January to August (approx. 15 hours per week PT and May to August 35 hours per week FT). The program accepts 150 high school participants and hires 10 Peer Mentors to work in assigned groups of two Mentors to 30 youth. Mentor pairing is assigned based on language requirements for the English and French cohorts. Mentors will also work with their fellow Mentor colleagues, the Youth Futures planning team, and the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) facilitators from the City of Ottawa to ensure program objectives are met and youth develop positively.

For a full overview of the Youth Futures / Avenir Jeunesse Program please visit youth-futures.com/program/program-model/.

Why Join us?

Be a Change Maker: Engage directly with youth from diverse backgrounds and guide them through one of the most pivotal stages of their lives.
Develop Leadership Skills: Mentorship isn’t just about helping others - it’s about growing alongside them. As a Peer Mentor, you’ll gain hands-on experience in leadership, group facilitation, and youth development. You’ll also gain fantastic administrative skills that can be transferred to many future jobs.
Join a Legacy: With over 1,300 alumni since 2008, you’ll be part of a program with a proven track record of success. Your contribution can help shape the future of Ottawa’s youth.
Expand Your Network: Collaborate with community leaders, employers, and youth organizations, gaining invaluable connections and insights.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

Manage youth progress by maintaining detailed records and facilitating clear communication via SharePoint, Outlook, Planner, Word, Excel, and Mentorcity
Ensuring that youth have and complete required documents for program completion
Design presentations and reports to aid in youth employment selections
Ensure timely completion of administrative tasks, reporting any concerns or delays proactively
Ensure that youth complete trainings provided
Schedule and lead meetings with individual youths or mentor group, community partners, and youth’s employers

Youth Development

Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where youth feel supported to overcome barriers
Provide both group and one-on-one mentorship, guiding youth through training, job placements, and personal growth
Actively engaging in consistent relationship building with youth
Be a positive role model for youth
Advocate on behalf of youth that attend the program
Address behavioral challenges constructively, through the lens of the opportunities policy, to help youth reflect and grow from their experiences
Encourage youth to set and achieve learning objectives, developing their skills for future success

Program Duties

Assist in the facilitation of key training sessions and engagement activities.
Act as a bridge between youth and employers during summer placements, ensuring successful outcomes.
Play an active role in planning and delivering program events and activities, driving the program's mission forward

Education

Must be currently attending a Post-Secondary School
First Aid and CPR training an asset
High Five training an asset

What You Bring

A Passion for Youth Development: You have a genuine interest in helping youth realize their potential, especially those from marginalized communities
Leadership Experience: You have a track record in youth programming, leadership development, or group facilitation, and are eager to continue growing in these areas
Cultural Awareness: Your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion helps you effectively navigate challenges that marginalized youth may face
Adaptability: You're comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced and ever-changing environments, and can easily adjust to shifting needs and priorities
Excellent Communication: You are skilled at building strong, positive relationships with youth, colleagues, and community partners

Other Skills And/or Requirements

Language requirements: English mandatory; Bilingualism in French and English required for 5 of the 10 Mentor positions.
Additional Languages: Fluency in any other languages is a strong asset, as it enhances our capacity to serve youth from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work flexible hours: Position involves working evenings and weekends on a regular basis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook) is mandatory

Please note: the following is required for this position:

Current Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) for employees that are 18 years old and over

WORKING CONDITIONS

During the part-time period, mentors will work remotely, setting their own hours with the requirement to work Saturdays in person, and a scheduled virtual weekly meeting. From May to August, full-time hours will include on-site meetings and community visits with a provided bus pass. This role offers an incredible opportunity to impact lives, balanced with the flexibility and support from the Mentorship Coordinator and the Youth Futures Planning team to ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Administratively, the program has cycles of low and high work periods. Low work periods happen more frequently before May. Electronic devices are provided to complete administrative tasks. Responsive communication is expected.

Compensation: $19.90 per hour

Start date: January 18th , 2027

End date: August 20th , 2027

Positions available: 10

BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Bgc Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

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Responsibilities

Mentor youth through group and one-on-one support, helping them navigate personal, academic, and professional challenges, complete training, and succeed in summer job placements. Maintain youth records and communications, coordinate meetings, support training and events, and collaborate with employers, community partners, and program staff.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently attending a post-secondary school, have a genuine interest in youth development, and demonstrate leadership, communication, cultural awareness, and adaptability. English is mandatory, with English-French bilingualism required for five positions; Microsoft Office proficiency and a current vulnerable-sector criminal record check for employees aged 18 or older are also required.

Skills

Youth Mentorship
Leadership
Group Facilitation
Youth Development
Communication
Cultural Awareness
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Adaptability
Relationship Building
Advocacy
Behavioral Support
Program Planning
Administrative Skills
Recordkeeping
Microsoft Office
Bilingual English And French

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Keywords

Youth Futures
Peer Mentoring
Youth Development
Leadership Development
Group Facilitation
One-On-One Mentorship
Post-Secondary Education
Employment Placements
Training Sessions
Community Partnerships
SharePoint
Outlook
Planner
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Mentorcity
Microsoft Office
First Aid
CPR
High Five Training
Vulnerable-Sector Criminal Record Check
Opportunities Policy
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
English
French

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