Work with Us.

Make a Difference Every Day

At Leo Street Youth and Family Services, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Whether you’re seeking a full-time career or flexible auxiliary opportunities, you’ll join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, families — and, our community.

Full-time Careers

Build Your Future with Us

Explore rewarding full-time roles in a supportive, collaborative workplace. Our team values creativity, belonging, and making a difference in the lives of youth and families.

Current Opportunities

Child and Youth Care Worker Casual Hourly position

How to Apply

  1. You can apply for a job via e-mail. Please click the appropriate job title below to find the email address.
  2. To ensure that you meet the required qualifications of the job, please review your education, training, experience, skills, abilities, and knowledge before you apply.
  3. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  4. We encourage current university/college students, and recent graduates to apply.

Auxiliary Opportunities

Join Our Youth Support Team

Join our Specialized Homes and Support Services. We welcome resumes from qualified individuals interested in hourly work within our 24-hour emergency receiving homes for youth. Many shifts are overnight.

About the Role

Youth workers support personal, social, and educational growth, fostering positive relationships and providing a safe, clean environment during life transitions. Our youth often face significant challenges, including mental health concerns, behavioral issues, and substance use.

Key Qualities

  • Patience, teamwork, and independence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with professionals (e.g., social workers, police)
  • Proficiency in writing progress notes and reports

Requirements

  • Basic First Aid
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract
  • MCFD Consolidated Hub clearance

Qualifications

A diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required.

COVID-19 Policy

All employees and volunteers must be fully vaccinated.

Contacts

Get in Touch

Have questions? Reach out to us for more information about careers or auxiliary roles.

Voices of Our Team

Leo Street was invited to participate in Child and Youth Care Worker recruitment videos by our partner and funder, The Ministry of Children and Family Development. Watch the videos below to learn about an exciting and rewarding career within our specialized homes and support services programs from two Leo Street staff.