Indigenous Youth Workers (Temporary & Casual)

School District No. 43 (Coquitlam); Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 38,959 - 55,488; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Pension Plan

16% in lieu of benefits for casual positions

Job summary

A school district in Metro Vancouver is seeking Indigenous Youth Workers for temporary and casual positions. Responsibilities include implementing programs in First Nations studies and providing culturally sensitive services to children and youth. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma or equivalent experience, a valid BC Driver’s License, and demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous cultures. This role offers competitive pay at $34.28/hour and union benefits for continuing positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year post-secondary education diploma in child/youth care from a recognized college/institution OR completion of two years of university coursework in Psychology or Sociology.
• Self-identification of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).
• 2+ years experience working with children and youth (preferably Indigenous).

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote individualized and group programs in First Nations studies.
• Work under the direction of an administrator/designate.
• Provide culturally sensitive services in an educational setting.

Skills

Child/youth care education

BC Driver’s License

Knowledge of First Nations cultures

Experience working with youth

Culturally sensitive service provision

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Indigenous Youth Workers (Temporary & Casual)

Join to apply for the Indigenous Youth Workers (Temporary & Casual) role at School District No. 43 (Coquitlam).

Coquitlam School District invites applications for the position of Youth Worker – Indigenous Education for both permanent and casual positions. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40‑minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34, with approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

Working under the direction of an administrator/designate, the youth worker implements and promotes individualized and/or group programs in First Nations studies under the direction of the teacher.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Completion of a two‑year post‑secondary education diploma in child/youth care from a recognized college/institution OR completion of two years of university course work in Psychology or Sociology.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• A thorough knowledge of First Nations cultures, traditions and values demonstrated through Indigenous Ancestry.

The successful applicant will be a person of Indigenous ancestry in accordance with an approved special program under Section 42(3) of the British Columbia Human Rights Code.

As per Human Rights Code Exemptions

Experiences and employment history that relate to the role should an applicant not have a post‑secondary education or diploma due to the barriers created by colonization.

The following will be accepted as equivalent to a two‑year diploma in child/youth care for applicants applying to Indigenous Youth Worker positions:

• Self‑identification of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit).
• 2+ years experience working with children and youth (preferably Indigenous).
• Experience working with Indigenous communities on a reserve and/or within an urban setting, with a focus on children and youth.
• Experience recognizing and providing culturally sensitive services in an educational setting to children and youth.

Employment Details

• Both continuing and casual positions are unionized and offer $34.28/hour.
• Continuing positions: 37.5 hours/week while school is in session; includes Extended Health, Dental, and Pension Plan (MPP).
• Casual positions: 16% in lieu of benefits.
• All applicants must complete two police checks.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The successful applicants must complete two police checks. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.