Title: Youth Program Specialist

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

Hours: 35 hours per week

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Contract

Contract Period: June 2026 – June 2027, with possibility of renewal

Reports To: Executive Director

Posting Closes: June 12, 2026

About the Ottawa Youth Service Year Program

The Ottawa Youth Service Year (OYSY) is a paid, structured 8‑month service year for recent high school graduates aged 17–19, launching in September 2026. OYSY connects young Ottawans with full‑time placements at local nonprofits, equipping them with hands‑on professional experience, new skills, and a guaranteed post‑secondary education award upon successful completion.

Founded by the Honourable Dalton McGuinty and funded by the Rideau Hall Foundation, OYSY is designed to expand access to meaningful opportunities for youth across Ottawa — particularly those from underserved communities. Volunteer Ottawa serves as the...