Autism Programs Support Worker Evenings & Weekends

Canucks-Autism-Network-Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is seeking part-time Support Workers to assist autistic children and youth across various Nanaimo sites this Fall 2026 season. Wage starts at $21/hour with a 10% in lieu of benefits ($23.10/hr).

Roles include 1:1 or group support, safety, inclusion, and collaboration with staff and volunteers. Sessions run at locations such as Randerson Ridge Elementary, Cliff McNabb Arena, and Beban Park Pool; training and ongoing support provided by CAN.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends (as required by programming).
• For skate programs: ability to skate forwards, backwards, stop with ease and assist beginners.
• For swim programs: ability to assist beginner swimmers in the water up to 6 ft.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for CAN program participants.
• Adapt activities to enable meaningful participation for all participants.
• Support individual goals (skills, independence, communication).
• Maintain health, safety, and overall wellbeing under supervision.
• Collaborate with coaches, onsite supervisors, and volunteers to run programs.

Skills

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Reliability

Lived experience of autism

Education

Post-secondary education or relevant certifications

Job description

Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is seeking part-time Support Workers to assist autistic children and youth across various Nanaimo sites this Fall 2026 season. Wage starts at $21/hour with a 10% in lieu of benefits ($23.10/hr).

Roles include 1:1 or group support, safety, inclusion, and collaboration with staff and volunteers. Sessions run at locations such as Randerson Ridge Elementary, Cliff McNabb Arena, and Beban Park Pool; training and ongoing support provided by CAN.