Local Coordinators are postsecondary students responsible for a group of up to 10 participants and are hired by the Summer Work Student Exchange program. They report directly to their Regional Coordinator.

Coordinators are responsible for ensuring the program runs smoothly in their community, and for ensuring good relationships among participants, host families and employers.

a) Preparation phase

Local Coordinators are responsible for promoting the program to students 16 and 17 years of age living in their community, and encouraging them to participate in the program.

Coordinators visit applicants and their families at home, and select participants based on predetermined criteria, with support from the Regional Coordinator.

Coordinators are then responsible for finding appropriate jobs near the homes where the students will be staying.

With the Local Host, coordinators develop a program of activities for the students staying in their region over the summer.

b) Exchange phase

During the summer, coordinators are responsible for ensuring students are doing well with their host families, at their jobs and during activities. Coordinators strive to visit all participants at their homes and jobs at least once a week.

Coordinators are responsible for implementing weekend and weeknight activities.

Coordinators may also have to supervise travel to and from their home community.

c) After the exchange

During the week following the students' return home, coordinators must prepare a short report on the program in their community, and contact employers and local host organizations to ensure their reports have been correctly completed and submitted on time.

a) Work period

The coordinator work period is from the beginning of April to the middle of August.  Coordinators will work 0.25 FTE (full-time equivalent) during the month of April (approximately 10 hours/week), 0.5 FTE during the month of May (approximately 19 hours/week), and full-time from the beginning of June to the middle of August (37.5 hours/week).

b) Pay

Check back soon for additional information.

c) Expenses

Some mileage and administrative costs may be eligible for reimbursement. Original receipts will be required for payment.  Further details are available from your Regional Coordinator.

• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Enjoy working with youth
• Able to work independently
• Be accessible to participants at all times during the six-week exchange period
• Strong preference will be given to candidates able to communicate in French and English
• Must be a post-secondary student
• Have internet access for the duration of employment
• Have a valid driver's licence and have access to a vehicle
• Have valid First Aid/CPR certification before the start of the exchange

N.B. All applicants please be advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Police Records Check.