Youth Worker

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive team culture

Ongoing paid professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave and vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Youth Worker for Teen Junction Youth Centre in Vernon, BC. You will help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where youth feel supported, connected, and empowered through engaging activities and basic needs support.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, personal growth, skill development, and a strong sense of belonging among youth, with evening hours and a commitment to fair, inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma, certificate, or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services.
• Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• Successful completion of the Agency’s screening process, including a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and activities for youth.
• Encourage member participation; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.
• Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times.
• Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth.
• Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
• Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.

Education

Diploma or certificate in youth work / recreation

Relevant experience with children or youth

Job description

Youth Worker

Date: September 16, 2026

Competition Number:177-26/27

Locations: Teen Junction Youth Centre - Vernon, BC

BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to join our team at Teen Junction Youth Centre. In this role, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where youth feel supported, connected, and empowered. You’ll provide support with basic needs, build positive relationships, and lead engaging activities that encourage personal growth, skill development, and a strong sense of belonging.

This program operates 39 weeks per year and is closed for approximately 13 weeks annually, including two (2) weeks in December, two (2) weeks in March, and nine (9) weeks during the summer.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age. If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here - because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth.
• Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.
• Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times.
• Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth.
• Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
• Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.

Qualifications:

• Diploma, certificate, or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services.
• Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• Successful completion of the Agency’s screening process, including a Criminal Record Check.

Hours: 20 hours per week, Tuesday: 2:15 pm to 8:15 pm;Wednesday & Thursday: 1:15 pm to 8:15 pm

Rate of Pay: $20.62 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.