Job Title: Community Group Facilitator
Position Type: Regular, Part-Time
Wage Rate: Grid 10 (regular wage: $31.57/hour)
This position is compensated in accordance with the Fernwood NH/BCGEU Collective Agreement wage grid. Wage rates are aligned with the CSS-GS JJEP. Probationary wage is 85% of the regular wage.
Hours & Schedule: 21 hours/week
The schedule for this position is mutually determined with the supervisor, however, is generally as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (7.5 hours with 30-minute unpaid break)
- Mondays: 9:00am – 4:30pm/12:00pm – 7:30pm
- Tuesdays: 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Thursdays: 10:30am – 6:00pm
- Alternate days, evenings, and weekends scheduled as needed
Work Location(s): Fernwood Neighbourhood House, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
About Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH)
Fernwood Neighbourhood House (FNH) is a vibrant, multi-service organization working on the unceded ləkʷəŋən (Lekwungen) lands in Victoria, BC. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, resilient, and connected community through programs and services for children, families, and community members.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Community Group Facilitator to plan and facilitate workshops, activities, and gatherings that support community connection, skill development, cultural sharing, and access to resources.
General Responsibilities
- Facilitate group sessions, workshops, activities, and community gatherings. This includes programs such as our Intergenerational Art Drop-In, community-led groups, and community meals.
- Recruit and orient participants and support their involvement in programs.
- Plan and prepare sessions in accordance with program guidelines and participant needs.
- Promote programs through community outreach, presentations, and distribution of promotional materials.
- Prepare promotional materials (such as posters and social media posts) using program templates and guidelines.
- Prepare facilities, equipment, and materials for group sessions.
- Obtain participant feedback and support program evaluation.
- Provide follow-up support and information to participants as required.
- Maintain accurate program records and reports.
- Maintain current knowledge of community resources and provide relevant information to participants.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community members and gather feedback about how people would like to connect and participate in their community.
- Orient, monitor, and provide work direction to volunteers and/or practicum students.
- Operate a motor vehicle to pick up and transport goods and supplies, as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- One (1) year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage community members.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience facilitating groups and/or working in community programs is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence (access to a vehicle is an asset).
- Successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid extended health benefits
- 100% employer paid dental plan
- 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation annually
- 18 Paid sick leave days per year
- Parental and Maternity Leave top up
- 3 paid days of significance a year
- Eligibility for participation in the Municipal Pension Plan
All benefits are subject to funding and the terms of the Collective Agreement.
Unionized Position
Fernwood Neighbourhood House is a unionized workplace, and this position is part of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining unit.
This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership and is covered by the BCGEU Collective Agreement. The successful applicant will become a member of the BCGEU and union dues will be deducted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Fernwood Neighbourhood House is committed to equitable hiring practices and values diversity. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experiences of structural inequity, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities.
Please submit your resume and cover letter using our portal on Rise.
Pay: Up to $31.57 per hour
Work Location: In person
