Youth Advisor, Knowledge Institute On Child And Youth Mental Health And Addictions- Temporary. Full-time (1.0) (until March 2028) / Conseiller, Conseillère Auprès Des Jeunes, Institut Du Savoir Sur La Santé Mentale Et Les Dépendances Chez Les Enfants Et Les Jeunes- Poste Temporaires À Temps Plein (1,0) (jusqu’en Mars 2028)

CHEO

Ottawa, Canada
$25.26-$31.04; not specified; not specified ph
Youth perspective and voice
Child and youth mental health knowledge
Youth engagement principles
The youth advisor will work closely with relevant Knowledge Institute staff to enhance the Knowledge Institute’s provincial youth engagement initiatives

Job Summary

  • The youth advisor will work closely with relevant Knowledge Institute staff to enhance the Knowledge Institute’s provincial youth engagement initiatives.
  • Responsibilities include bringing a youth perspective and voice to the development, delivery and evaluation of the suite of youth engagement supports for Ontario’s child and youth mental health sector.
  • CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes.

Matching Summary

The youth advisor will work closely with relevant Knowledge Institute staff to enhance the Knowledge Institute’s provincial youth engagement initiatives.

Salary

$25.26-$31.04; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Youth perspective and voice
  • Child and youth mental health knowledge
  • Youth engagement principles
  • Superior communication skills
  • Collaborative approach
  • Project management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Community initiatives leadership
  • Virtual facilitation training
  • Research and evaluation experience
  • Bilingualism (English/French)

Key Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience as an engaged young person
  • Knowledge of child and youth mental health
  • Knowledge of youth engagement principles
  • Superior communication skills
  • Strong collaborative approach
  • Strong project management skills
  • Vulnerable Sector Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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