Business Peer Mentor (Ottawa)

Your Title

Business Peer Mentor

Charity Description

Business in the Streets (BITS) is a Canadian charity that helps young people create their own jobs. Through our signature 8-week business programs we offer business training, mentorship and funding to help young entrepreneurs who otherwise might struggle to find the knowledge, tools and support they need to start or grow their business.

Brief Role Description

You won't need to create or provide any teaching material; our programs are taught by facilitators. Instead of teaching, our mentors act as accountability partners for program participants.

Successful applicants will be assigned 2 to 3 mentees who they’ll support by bouncing around ideas, sharing advice, honest feedback, accountability and encouragement throughout the program.

Location

Hybrid based in Ottawa, ON, Canada

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and inclusive space where mentees feel encouraged to explore new ideas
• Follow up with your mentee and keeping them accountable, always through the lens of empathy first
• Share advice and work experiences that you believe will support your mentee’s development as an entrepreneur
• Support your mentee during sessions for the duration of the program

Qualifications

Whether you’ve started your own business or are working in someone else’s — we’re looking for people who understand the value of their experience and want to make a meaningful impact. In addition, you are:

• A business professional working in marketing, strategy, sales, finance or other fields relevant to small business, or
• An entrepreneur with at least 3+ years experience
• Excellent people skills (patient, creative, compassionate)
• Based in Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Available Saturdays from April 25th to June 20th 2026

Important Dates

Mentor Orientation on Thursday, April 23rd 2026 @ 6 - 8pm (Virtual)

Program Orientation on Saturday, April 25th 2026 @ 10am - 1pm (In-Person)

Program Sessions on Saturdays May 2nd to June 13th 2026 @ 10am - 1pm (Virtual)

Pitch Day on Saturdays June 20th 2026 @ 10 am - 3pm (In-Person)

Find more details at https://www.businessinthestreets.com/mentor

Please note

This is a temporary volunteer position! Hybrid, approximately 4.5 hours a week for 8 weeks from Saturday April 25th to June 20th 2026