We are hiring for summer 2025 positions

We are hiring youth for our summer camp and summer community programs. Below is a list of positions. Click on the job description for details. Please send your resume and cover letter indicating the position you are apply for to our Executive Director, Dionne Downer at dionne@ccah.ca by Wednesday, February 19. Please read the information below as to eligibility. Please note that funding for these positions is made possible by the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program. We are not able to accept resumes from youth that do not meet these requirements.

What youth participants are eligible?

To be eligible, youth must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment** and
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.

Call for CCAH Board of Directors and Committee Members

Providing Afro Caribbean programming and services since 1977, The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton programs and services are rooted in the history, art, literature and music of Black Afro Caribbean cultures and offered directly to children, youth, and older adults and indirectly through collaboration with ethno-cultural groups, institutions and the broader Halton
community.

Interested in getting involved?

CCAH is currently seeking dedicated, collaborative, and forward-thinking individuals to join the Board of Directors and Board Committees. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to contribute your expertise and insights in support of cultural programs and services, and to help guide the growth of a dynamic community organization.

As a board member, you will:

Provide strategic guidance and oversight

  • Help shape our organization’s future
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team
  • Develop new skills and connections
  • Lead a committee (e.g. Audit and Finance, Fundraising and Events, Marketing and Communications, Programs) and actively contribute to its work

We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for our mission and expertise in:

  • Leadership and governance
  • Fundraising and Events
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Finance, Accounting, Strategic planning, Governance/HR

Commitment & Responsibilities:

  • 2–3-year term for Board members
  • Monthly Board meetings (9 annually)
  • Bimonthly Committee meetings
  • Term begins July 2025 with duties beginning in September 2025

How to apply:

Send letter of interest along with your CV to: dionne@ccah.ca by Jun 13th. Interviews will be conducted last week of June, with successful applicants appointed in July 2025.

Youth Advisory Committee Call for Members

We are now calling for youth ages 18-25 to apply to join our Youth Advisory Committee to guide development of our youth development and leadership programming. Here is the link to the application: https://forms.gle/F4WxRfEBeFzamLEm9 The CCAH is currently working to develop a comprehensive youth development and leadership leadership program, designed to equip secondary school students with life skills and leadership and entrepreneurial skills, while also exploring arts, wellness, and civic engagement in a culturally affirming environment. We recognize that to truly reflect the needs and interests of youth, this cannot be done without the voices of the youth themselves. We are seeking interested and passionate young leaders to provide input and help shape the elements of this program. Apply to join today to make the program both for the youth and by the youth!

What to Expect:

Members are expected to commit at a minimum one hour per month starting in late January leading up to the launch of the program in late May, 2026.

Purpose of the Committee:

To provide input and guidance on the development of CCAH’s youth programming, ensuring it reflects the interests, needs, and perspectives of youth. The committee will help shape program content, activities, and engagement strategies so that the youth leadership program is meaningful, relevant, and appealing to young people in the Halton Region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide feedback on the proposed program plan developed by CCAH staff
  • Recommend ideas for program content including workshop topics, guest speakers, and off-site experiences
  • Contribute creative input for promotional materials such as logo design and social media content
  • Act as ambassadors for the program, promoting the program among peers and in your community
  • Help to ensure the overall program is engaging, inclusive, and appealing to youth
  • Provide feedback during and after program delivery to help improve future youth programming

Qualities we’re looking for:

  • Passion for leadership, community building, empowering Black youth, and making an impact
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Creativity and willingness to share ideas and feedback
  • Experience organizing or helping with events or projects

Application Process:

Interested individuals are asked to please submit an application form by December 20th, 2025. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to ashleigh@ccah.ca with any questions or concerns.