YESS Facilitator

Native Council of Prince Edward Island; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Prince Edward Island is seeking a YESS Facilitator to deliver a life skills and employment readiness program for Indigenous youth aged 15-30. The role involves facilitating a trauma-informed curriculum, organizing guest speakers, and collaborating with local businesses to provide job placements. Candidates need secondary education and experience in youth programs. This is a full-time 12-week contract starting in January, with preference given to those of Indigenous ancestry.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or youth programming.
• Demonstrated success working with Indigenous communities in a related capacity.
• Ability to collect and compile data and prepare written reports.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of existing trauma-informed curriculum.
• Organize guest speakers and cultural teachings.
• Contribute to program reports as requested.

Skills

Youth programming experience

Collaboration skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Secondary education in a related field

Job description

Native Council of PEI

Job Posting – The Way Forward: YESS Facilitator

Job Title: The Way Forward: YESS Facilitator Position Type: Full Time - 12 week contract (January start date)

Location: Charlottetown Travel Required: Frequently

HR Contact: [e-mail]

902-892-5314

Date Posted: December 2, 2025

Website: http://ncpei.com/employment/ End Date: Competition will remain open until position is

Applications Accepted By:

FAX OR EMAIL: RESUME AND COVER LETTER Attention Human Resources Subject Line- The Way Forward

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Way Forward Program of the Native Council of PEI is a life skills and employment readiness program for off-reserve Indigenous youth (ages 15-30) on PEI. The program will run for 12 weeks. The Facilitator is required to deliver the program to a small number of youth participants and organize job experience placements.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate delivery of existing trauma-informed curriculum based on specific needs identified by youth in each Intake.
• Organize guest speakers and invite Elders to share cultural teachings.
• Seek out partnerships/collaborations with other programs, businesses, and institutions to provide employment and training.
• Contribute to program reports as requested by the Program Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary education in a related field.
• Experience in education or youth programming.
• Demonstrated success working with Indigenous communities in a related capacity.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to collect and compile data and prepare written reports.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment start.

*Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

As per section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act: Preference will be given to persons of Indigenous ancestry.