Youth Engagement Manager - GOV Leadership

Bc-Association-of-Aboriginal-Friendship-Centre; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Health benefits

Salary starting at 80,000 CAD per year

RRSP matching

Wellness fund

Wellness days

Job summary

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) seeks a Manager, YouthEngagement to lead Indigenous youth engagement year-round and to oversee the flagship Gathering Our Voices (GOV) leadership training. The role partners with Friendship Centres, Elders, and funders to drive youth wellness and leadership initiatives.

You will supervise the GOV team, manage budgets, and coordinate planning for GOV and related youth programs, while ensuring cultural protocols and safety standards are

Qualifications

• Completed education in youth engagement, event planning, community development, or related field, with 5+ years of experience.
• Significant experience working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous service organizations.
• Experience coordinating large-scale, multi-day events or complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a year-round Indigenous youth engagement approach.
• Build and maintain relationships with Friendship Centres to support youth participation and leadership.
• Develop culturally grounded ways for urban, rural, and remote youth to inform BCAAFC initiatives.
• Lead GOV planning, staffing, procurement, and risk management for major events.
• Oversee communications, sponsorships, and funding opportunities for youth engagement.
• Supervise and mentor the Youth Engagement and GOV staff team; manage budgets and reporting.

Skills

Indigenous youth engagement

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Project management

Event management

Communication & reporting

Education

Education in youth engagement or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

MailChimp

Graphic design basics

Job description

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) seeks a Manager, YouthEngagement to lead Indigenous youth engagement year-round and to oversee the flagship Gathering Our Voices (GOV) leadership training. The role partners with Friendship Centres, Elders, and funders to drive youth wellness and leadership initiatives.

You will supervise the GOV team, manage budgets, and coordinate planning for GOV and related youth programs, while ensuring cultural protocols and safety standards are