Youth Programs Manager

BGC Central Vancouver Island; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare fee reduction

Paid training and professional utveck?

Job summary

BGC Central Vancouver Island is seeking a Youth Programs Manager to lead and shape the organization’s youth portfolio in Nanaimo and surrounding communities.

You will oversee program operations, mentor staff, and build community partnerships to support at-risk youth while ensuring safety and CARF compliance. This role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and direct youth impact.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Recreation Management, Child and Youth Care, or Education (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years of related experience with supervisory experience is a major asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a Community Care First Aid certificate (Class 4 Unrestricted license a major asset).
• Equity-focused mindset with understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, LGBTQ2 populations, and at‑risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the youth division and oversee program operations.
• Design engaging monthly calendars and manage program budgets.
• Ensure CARF standards and safety guidelines are met.
• Foster community partnerships with local businesses, schools, and stakeholders.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety oversight, and guidance to youth and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Recreation/Youth Ed degree

Job description

Youth Programs Manager

Lead, inspire, and shape the future of youth in Nanaimo! BGC Central Vancouver Island is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced leader to oversee our Youth Programs portfolio. In this role, you will champion programs for youth ages 9–18, mentor a dedicated team of staff, and build vital community partnerships to help at-risk youth overcome barriers and thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• Location: Nanaimo, BC (and surrounding Central Vancouver Island communities).
• Hours: Full-Time, with flexible scheduling required to meet program needs (including some evenings and weekends).
• Benefits: Up to 50% Reduction on Childcare Fees, Paid Training, and Professional Development Opportunities, and more!
• Wage: $25.00 up to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

About the Role

As the Youth Programs Manager, you are the strategic driver of our youth division. Reporting to the Director of Programs and Licensing, you will oversee program operations, design engaging monthly calendars, manage budgets, and ensure CARF standards and safety guidelines are met. This is an exciting blend of leadership, community relationship-building, and direct, positive impact for youth.

How You’ll Lead

• Program & Strategic Management: Oversee the success of youth programs by ensuring proper staffing, organization, and growth. Research and implement new initiatives aligned with community needs and CARF standards.

• Staff Leadership & Development: Lead the recruitment, training, work-planning, and performance management of youth program staff and coordinators.

• Person-Served Focus: Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for at-risk youth. Provide crisis intervention, safety oversight, and guidance to youth and their families.

• Community Partnerships: Nurture existing relationships and build new ones with local businesses, schools, and community stakeholders to create diverse opportunities for youth.

• Financial & Administrative Operations: Collaborate with leadership to develop annual operating budgets, manage expenditures, and collect statistics for funding and grant reports.

What You Bring

• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Recreation Management, Child and Youth Care, or Education (equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered).

• Experience: 3–5 years of related experience, with supervisory experience considered a major asset.

• Licensing & Safety: A valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a Community Care First Aid certificate (or equivalent). Valid Class 4 Unrestricted license considered a major asset.

• Core Approach: A non-judgmental, inclusive attitude with a strong understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, LGBTQ2 populations, and at-risk youth.

• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills, natural leadership abilities, and a talent for problem-solving under pressure in an evolving environment.

  BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous people, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.