Youth Councillor to Port Hope Council - Closing March 14, 2025

Port Hope, ON, Canada
Volunteer
Student (High School)
Make your voice heard and help shape the future of your community! We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated youth to serve as Youth Councillor on the Municipality of Port Hope Council. As a Youth Councillor, you'll have the opportunity to provide valuable input on local issues, represent the youth perspective, and make a positive impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Attend Council Meetings once a month to provide a report on youth related issues to Council Members (Council Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Advocate for and on behalf of the youth of the Municipality of Port Hope.
  • Advise Council and staff of recreational, social, and any other issues that are important to the Municipality’s younger population.
  • Undertake any advisory duties as requested by Council with the common goal of making the Municipality of Port Hope a better place for all youth and ensuring that youth have a voice.
Qualifications for Youth Councillor:
  • Between 13 – 17 years of age.
  • Resident of the Municipality of Port Hope.
  • Enthusiastic, energetic and community focused.
  • Committed to attending Council meetings once a month on a regular basis for the duration of their term to provide a report on important matters affecting youth.
  • Ability to participate in various events and initiatives as directed by Council.
Remuneration:
  • The Youth Councillor will be provided with an honorarium of $400 per year for their term of office, which will be for two years.
Along with your application please upload a short 1 page essay that should include:
  • Why you are interested in the role;
  • How your skills relate to the position;
  • Which school you attend and the type of extracurricular activities you are involved in;
  • Two references (which can include teachers and / or employment references).

The Municipality of Port Hope is a progressive employer who believes a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the team and fosters an environment where everyone feels as though they belong and their dignity, beliefs and identity are respected.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that provides a supportive workplace and equal opportunity for all employees. Accommodations can be requested throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews may be scheduled prior to the job posting closing date. All applicants will receive an automated email confirming the submission of their application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be further contacted by Human Resources.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Act, as amended.

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