The Opportunity
The Systems Navigator plays a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive, and culturally safe environment for youth accessing services within our drop-in space at Huddle. This position works alongside youth to identify their goals, navigate complex systems, and connect to meaningful supports that promote wellness, stability, belonging, and self-determination. As a trusted support person, the Systems Navigator builds meaningful relationships with youth (12 – 29 years of age) and walks alongside them as they access services related to housing, education, employment, healthcare, mental health, cultural connections, income supports, legal systems, and other community resources.
What You Will Be Doing
- Create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment for youth accessing Huddle
- Build trusting relationships through consistent presence, active listening, and genuine care
- Engage youth in conversations about their goals, strengths, interests, and support needs
- Support youth in identifying barriers and developing plans that align with their priorities
- Participate in drop-in programming, community activities, and cultural events
- Assist youth in navigating systems including housing, healthcare, education, employment, income assistance, justice, child and family services, and community resources
- Support youth in completing applications, forms, referrals, and appointments
- Accompany youth to appointments when appropriate
- Advocate alongside youth to reduce barriers and increase access to services
- Collaborate with service providers to coordinate supports and ensure continuity of care
- Connect youth to cultural teachings, ceremonies, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and traditional wellness supports
- Promote opportunities for youth leadership, skill development, and community involvement
Who You Are
You are passionate about supporting young people and believe in their strengths, resilience, and ability to achieve their goals. You are relationship-focused, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You may have lived experience as a youth that had to navigate systems and are solution-focused in problem solving.
You Have:
- Training in Child and Youth Care, Community Development, Indigenous Studies, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience working with youth in community-based, outreach, drop-in, or social service settings.
- Knowledge of community resources and support systems available to youth.
- Understanding of trauma-informed, harm reduction, strength-based, and culturally safe practices.
- Strong advocacy, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, teachings, and community resources is an asset.
- CPR/First Aid certification is an asset.
- Valid Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the organization.
- Valid Driver’s License Class 5F is required, access to a reliable vehicle is an asset
We are Proud to Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits including Extended Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
- 12 Personal Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days, Paid Sundance Leave and other mental health supports
- Work-life balance and casual dress
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events
To Apply:
Candidates must be able to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, an Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position. You must be able to provide a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations). Applications will be received up until Tuesday, June 30.
Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Class 5F Driver's License and Reliable Vehicle?
- Do you self identify as of Indigenous descent? (Metis, Status, Inuit)
Work Location: In person
