Forum for Young Canadians - Youth Engagement and Safety Monitor

Deadline: Friday, January 31 (applications will be accepted on a rolling basis)

Job Title:

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Are you passionate about supporting young leaders in a safe and empowering environment? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a transformative experience for Canada’s youth.

The Forum for Young Canadians, organized and run by the Rideau Hall Foundation, is dedicated to educating, equipping, and inspiring young Canadians to engage meaningfully in civic life. In March 2025, the Forum will host its National Summit in Ottawa, welcoming over 300 students over three weeks (100 - 120 students aged 14-18 per week) for an immersive, hands-on experience like no other.

The Democratic Engagement Exchange and The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University are working with the Rideau Hall Foundation to program evening activities and ensure the safety and well being of all participants throughout the evening and overnight.

Job Role

We are seeking Youth Engagement and Safety Monitors from across Canada to ensure the safety and well-being of program participants during the evening programming and overnight.

Compensation:  

You’ll be paid $5,000 per week amounting to $15,000 for the three weeks. In addition we will provide:

• Door-to-door travel expenses will be covered from your home to Ottawa at the beginning of the contract and from Ottawa back to your home at the end of the contract, regardless of your location in Canada

• Hotel accommodation provided during the program

• Two meals during shift hours, breakfast and dinner

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during the evening and overnight

• Follow the Rideau Hall Foundation’s safeguarding policies

• Report any issues promptly and work with on-site leaders to address any concerns as they arise

• Lead social programs in the evening such as helping to facilitate prepared activities, chaperoning the youth participants to off-site experiences, and ensuring all the youth feel included and welcome.

• Assist participants with attendance, preparedness, and support those unable to engage in regular programming

• Stay onsite at the hotel with participants, monitoring and responding to issues during the evening and overnight 

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 24 years

• Valid police record check, interview, and reference checks are required

• Experience leading youth programming, camp counseling, coaching young people or related fields

• Familiarity with child protection and safeguarding practices

• Proven ability to address and respond to concerns appropriately and with sensitivity

• Clear and empathetic communication, particularly in handling sensitive or urgent situations with participants and program staff

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion 

• Certified in Standard First Aid Level C (preferred but not essential)

• Bilingual English/French (preferred but not essential)

When You’ll Need To Be Available

We are seeking Youth Engagement and Safety Monitors who can commit to all three sessions. Exceptions may be considered. 

Session 1: Saturday, March 1-Friday, March 7, 2025

Session 2: Sunday, March 9- Friday, March 14, 2025

Session 3: Sunday, March 23-Friday, March 28, 2025

• Door-to-door travel expenses will be covered from your home to Ottawa at the beginning of the contract and from Ottawa back to your home at the end of the contract, regardless of your location in Canada

• Accommodation will be provided between Session 2 and Session 3, if necessary

Training

• 3 hours for online safeguarding training prior to Forum

• 5 hours of training on Saturday, March 1 

Hours:

Youth Engagement and Safety Monitor responsibilities start each week on Sunday at 5:00 PM and end on Friday at 9:00 AM.

• All monitors are required to work the evening shift from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

• Overnight duties are divided into two four-hour shifts: 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM & 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM

• Each monitor will be assigned to one overnight shift per night.

  
  

How to Apply:

Please submit your application at the link below. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Ashley at adenny@torontomu.ca

Deadline for Applications: Friday, January 31st (Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.)

We welcome and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to, candidates who are racialized, indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

About the Forum for Young Canadians National Summit

For more than 45 years, Forum for Young Canadians has been and continues to be a uniting force, bringing more than 25,000 young people together to connect and learn from each other, deepen their understanding of Canada and of the national decision-making process, and grow their commitment to civic engagement.

At the Forum for Young Canadians National Summit, participants aged 14–18 will:

• Learn how decisions are made in Canada.

• Meet Members of Parliament, Senators, and other influential leaders.

• Connect with like-minded peers from across the country.

• Build leadership skills in public speaking, teamwork, and policy development.

• Practice and improve their official language skills.

About the Rideau Hall Foundation 

Forum for Young Canadians is a signature program of the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF). The RHF is a non-partisan national charitable organization that amplifies and supports the past, present and future impact of Canada’s Governor General, and seeks to engage all Canadians in the core elements of Canadian democracy. By working in partnership, the RHF celebrates excellence while creating opportunities, encouraging innovation and connecting communities, all towards the shared purpose of a better Canada.