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 CICS is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services.  We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society.  Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

Funded by the Federal Government of Canada under Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), CICS is recruiting candidates to fill the following summer youth employment position in our Markham location.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

The Youth Worker will primarily be supporting the Markham Cycles Project. They will contribute to Markham Cycles mission of increasing access to bicycles in Markham by doing simple repairs on the bicycles of program participants, as well more extensive refurbishments of donated bicycles that will then be given away to people in need of a bike. They will contribute to Markham Cycles workshop series on various repair topics and teach basic bike repair skills to Markham Cycles volunteer mechanics. They will also assist with or lead small group rides for newcomer youth in the community. Familiarity with basic bike repair is required and additional, on-the-job mechanic skills training will be provided.

• Closely follow all health guidelines and protocols with regards to mask-wearing, sanitizing hands and equipment, respecting capacity limits of workspaces, maintaining distance from others, and staying home if feeling unwell
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for all program participants and volunteers, with the goal of creating a space where everyone can feel comfortable asking questions and learning new skills;
• Greet and direct participants and volunteers at the bike repair booth, at times taking responsibility for registration and maintaining a flow of people and bicycles that respects health protocols
• Working with a team of volunteers and other Youth Workers managing the project, perform simple repairs and maintenance on bicycles of program participants, such as pumping tires, greasing chains, adjusting brakes, gears and seat height
• Under the supervision of the Youth Workers and with a team of volunteers, refurbish donated bicycles and return them to working condition
• Assist the Youth Workers in planning and delivering a series of workshops, likely virtual, on bike repair and maintenance topics
• Under the supervision of the Youth Workers, assist with and/or lead a series of small group rides with newcomer youth in Markham.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Required Qualifications: 

·        Strong interpersonal skills and experience engaging adults and youth

·       Passionate about promoting cycling in the suburbs and strong interest in bicycle repair

·       Comfortable working both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment

·       Strict attention to detail as it relates to health and safety protocols

·       Ability to work in a culturally competent manner with diverse population and within a diverse work environment •

·       Ability and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

·       Experience with tools and basic bike repair

·       Secondary language skills are considered an asset

·       We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially those who self-identify as members of equity deserving communities

Language required for the position:  English

Terms and Conditions:

• Salary: $17.20 per hour
• Hours of work: 35 hours per week
• Number of weeks: 8
• Anticipated start date / End Date: July 07 to August 29, 2025 

Applicant MUST meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
• International students are not eligible.

All resumes along with two professional reference letters are to be sent to CICS by email: csj@cicscanada.com by 5:00 pm on June 26, 2025.

Application should quote # CSJ - Summer Youth Program Worker/Markham Cycles- Markham and address the covering letter to:

Hiring Committee - Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)

 2330 Midland Avenue, Toronto, ON M1S 5G5

CICS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities if required. This will be in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act and Ontario Human Rights Code. We thank all those who respond to this posting. Only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Regrettably we cannot accept telephone inquiries.