Youth Justice Worker

Murray McKinnon Foundation is hiring!

Youth Workers- Open Custody/Detention Youth Justice Facility

$55,161-$59,072 annually + Benefits- Oshawa, Ontario

The Role

Do you have the skills and resilience to guide young people in conflict with the law?
Are you looking for a meaningful role where every shift makes a difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Murray McKinnon Foundation is seeking five full-time Youth Justice Workers to join our team at our male Open Custody/Detention youth justice facility in Oshawa. These positions involve rotating continental shift work, including days, nights, statutory holidays, weekdays, and weekends. These are not newly created positions.

As a Youth Worker, you will provide supervision, mentorship, and daily support to young persons at risk or in conflict with the law. You will help them build life skills, achieve their personal goals, and ensure their voices are heard in all aspects of their care and planning.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide supervision and guidance to young persons

· Accompany youth to appointments and activities

· Act as Primary Worker, preparing Case Management Plans and discharge reports

· Create and deliver life-skills and educational programming

· Support youth in meeting their personal goals

· Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe, supportive environment

The Agency

Murray McKinnon Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization was established in 1972 to provide a caring and supportive environment to young men and women who are in conflict with the law or at risk of youth justice involvement.

Our goal is to empower today’s youth to reach their full human potential and to enable them to successfully reintegrate and become productive members of society.

The Benefits

· Comprehensive health and dental coverage (premiums are 100% employer-paid)

· Generous time-off policies

· Matching 4% Employer contributions to RRSP

· Ongoing professional development

· Collaborative and inclusive workplace

· Casual dress

· Free parking

The Person

· Completed post-secondary education, with practicum experience, in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Community Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Mental Health/Addictions, Psychology, or Social Services.

· Those with prior work experience in a residential setting are preferred.

· Knowledge of relevant legislation and harm reduction, trauma-informed, anti- oppressive practices as well as a client centred, strength-based approach to working with young persons are key components of this position.

· A valid G level driver’s license; with proof of a safe driving record,

· Medical note that you are fit for this type of work,

· Proof of Immunization Records,

· Provision of an acceptable Broad Record Check.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 to [email protected]. Please put Oshawa FT YW in the subject line of your email.

Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a trusted organization making a real impact.

Murray McKinnon Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We will accommodate candidates and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment, in accordance with the AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, please notify the Director of Residential Programs or Human Resources to ensure your needs are met.

Pay: $26.52-$28.40 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a related field?

Work Location: In person