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Youth Ambassadors (8 positions)

Monday, 28 September, 2026

Status

8 temporary part-time positions (14 hours/week)

Work location

In or near Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Hamilton, London, Windsor, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City, Moncton, Halifax, St. John’s

Start date

January 7^th 2027 until June 25^th 2027, then from August 27^th 2027 until December 17^th 2027

Reference number

ENP-AMB-11-25

Deadline

Tuesday, November 3^rd, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET

To apply

Send CV and cover letter to: rh.hr@devp.org

We encourage members of employment equity groups to apply.

Only candidates who are selected and authorized to work in Canada will be contacted to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

The Organisation

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is one of the leading Canadian international development NGOs and the official international solidarity organisation of the Canadian Catholic Church. The organisation supports local partners located in several countries of the Global South. With a network of members across Canada, Development and Peace — Caritas Canada raises the awareness of Canadians about the causes of worldwide poverty and injustice and mobilizes Canadians around actions for change.

Development and Peace — Caritas Canada is committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and abuse in its work and has specific policies on this commitment which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff. We follow safe recruitment practices according to our safeguarding policies.

Any candidate offered a position within Development and Peace — Caritas Canada will be expected to sign the Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with its provisions. All successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate background checks.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement and working in collaboration with the Youth Programs Officer and the animator for their region, the Youth Ambassador is part of the regional youth outreach and engagement program, that is intended to introduce young people to international solidarity while expanding the organization’s influence among a greater number of young people across the country.

Main functions

Support the animator and regional animation team in the development of new regional youth outreach and awareness building strategies (including social media tools) that are designed in accordance with the needs of their Diocesan Councils, as well as the national youth programming strategies and objectives;
Participate in or lead regional youth activities related to education, advocacy and fundraising;
Support the animator in preparing and giving presentations to young audiences to promote Development and Peace-Caritas Canada campaigns; participate in Diocesan Council meetings, the annual Regional Assembly, the monthly meetings of Youth Ambassadors and other relevant meetings, as required;
Maintain communication and liaise with local youth representatives, leaders and key members as identified by the Animator and Youth Programs Officer;
Attend young adult events within the Development and Peace-Caritas Canada network as a representative;
Track progress on projects and activities through a workplan and monthly reporting, to share with the Animator and Youth Programs Officer;
Participate in collective Youth Ambassador programming initiatives and trainings planned by the Youth Programs Department;
Update regional youth outreach resources and databases

Required qualifications

Languages

Proficiency in the language covered by the region, namely French or English
Ability to write in the language covered by the region

Software

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google
Knowledge of Adobe Creative, including InDesign, and Canva (an asset)
Mastery of social media and online communication tools (an asset)

Experience

Experience delivering presentations (e.g., in schools, colleges, universities, parishes, etc.)
Experience working with young adults
Experience working in public awareness-raising, advocacy and fundraising
Experience with Development and Peace — Caritas Canada campaigns, for example, the THINKfast program (an asset)

Specific knowledge

Awareness of international development issues
Familiarity with the Catholic Church’s commitment to social justice and international development

Communications

Good communicator with good listening skills

Qualities sought

Autonomy and team spirit

Desire to learn and to support the Development and Peace-Caritas Canada movement

Availability

Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
Available to travel occasionally in Canada

Working conditions

Salary and benefits according to the special agreement appended to Collective agreement.