Family Preservation- Life Skills Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Prince George; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is an Indigenous health and family services leader, offering a term, full-time role in Prince George, BC. This position focuses on motivating participation, improving social skills, and helping participants gain independence and job-ready capabilities within a culturally centered program.

The role requires at least two years in a related practice area and a Life Skills certificate.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a related area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies that motivate participants to participate in activities, communicate with peers and join in group projects.
• Operate programs to improve the social skills of participants to build and sustain healthy relations.
• Support participants to cultivate their independence, self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Assist participants in developing skills necessary to become productive adults and function in jobs and volunteer positions.

Education

Therapeutic Life Skills Certificate

Job description

Employment Type: Term – Ending August 2028, Full-time Term (35 hours per week)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity:

• Develop strategies that motivate participants to participate in activities, communicate with peers and join in group projects
• Operate programs to improve the social skills of participants to build and sustain healthy relations
• Support participants to cultivate their independence, self-confidence and self-esteem
• Assistant participants in developing skills necessary to become productive adults and function appropriately in jobs and volunteer positions
• Therapeutic Life Skills or Life Skills Certificate
• Two years’ experience in a related area of practice

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Prince Georgesits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:The target hiring range for this position is $26.44 to $34.24 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Please note that this is a term position ending in August 2028 and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Deadline to Apply: November 13, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.