Found Description
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 tho...