Summer Assistants- Child & Youth Programs

Company: H-N REACH

   
 
 
 
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Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Autism & Behaviour Services, 
Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including 
EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.  
 
H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand Norfolk Children’s Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the 
Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region.  Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access 
for a variety of children’s services.  
H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service 
Planning. 
 
SUMMER ASSISTANTS – CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS - New Positions                    Ref. #2026-23 
− 35 hours per week 
− 8 week contract (July–August 2026) 
− Multiple positions available 
− Locations: Various sites across Haldimand and Norfolk Counties 
− Wage: $17.60 per hour (some positions may pay a higher hourly wage) 
 
The Summer Assistant positions are within our Early Learning & Care, Family Early Intervention Program, Youth 
& Justice Services, Developmental Services, and Autism & Behaviour Services, where they will directly support 
children and youth while developing transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, 
problem-solving, creativity, and the use of digital systems. 
 
Some examples of the roles the Summer Assistants may fill include: 
• Supporting summer day camps, children in licenced childcare and childcare classroom inclusion 
• Supporting children and youth with a Developmental Disability and/ or Autism 
• Supporting our youth and justice programs  
 
Eligibility: 
Applicants must meet the below criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs 2026 Program 
To be eligible, youth must:  
− be aged between 15 and 30 years old (at the start of the summer job) 
− be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or someone who has been officially given refugee 
protection in Canada and 
− be legally allowed to work in Canada (this includes having a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at 
the start of the summer job) 
*For additional information about the Canada Summer Job program visit  Canada Summer Jobs - Canada.ca 
 
Qualifications: 
• Experience working/volunteering with children/youth 
• Post-secondary education in a related field (completed or in process) considered an asset 
• Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR-C required 
• A minimum of one year of experience preferred 
• Verification of the required immunizations/immunity, as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health 
• Vulnerable Sector Record Check (includes Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check), some positions may 
require a Broad Record Check 
• Children’s Aid Society Declaration/Release  
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of 
a vehicle (for some positions) 
 
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026  
 
Please submit a resume and cover letter (quoting Ref. #2026-23) by email to jobs@hnreach.on.ca 
Attn: Lynn Tessaro, Human Resources Manager 
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH  
101A Nanticoke Creek Parkway, Townsend, ON, N0A 1S0  
  
  
Website: www.hnreach.on.ca 
 
 
Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. 
Accommodations are available upon request. 
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted 
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