merritt, bc cultural support worker Jobs – 19 Openings This Week

Family Support Worker - Merritt - Temp PT
Interior Community Services —Merritt, BC
- $29.17–$33.49 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Working with children
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
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Cultural Support Worker
ASK Wellness Society —Merritt, BC
- $27.54–$31.61 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Community Outreach Worker
Lower Nicola Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- $28–$34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Recreation Therapy Worker
Interior Health Authority —Merritt, BC
- $31.64 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
CNA - Language Vitality Support
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly/ K'en T'em Limited Partnership —Merritt, BC
- $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Teaching
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Youth Outreach Worker
Lower Nicola Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- $26–$32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Social Work
- Communication skills
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Food Service Worker
Interior Health Authority —Merritt, BC
- $25.82 an hour
- Night shift
Cultural Heritage and Environmental Field Workers (CHFW)
Lower Nicola Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Resource Centre Director - Vancouver Island (Victoria), BC (PT, Permanent) Hybrid Work
Huntington Society of Canada —British Columbia
- $38.26–$44.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Paid time off
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Housing Program Manager
Wachiay Friendship Centre —British Columbia
- $60,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- Supervising experience
- Budgeting
- Relocation assistance
Community Social Worker, Indigenous Health - Doig River, BC
Maxwell Management Group Ltd. —British Columbia
- $80,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Teachers – Kindergarten / Grade 1 (Relocation Assistance & Housing in Iskut, BC)
Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime —British Columbia
- $82,133–$116,522 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Education
- Bachelor's
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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CNA - Summer Worker - General Clerk
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly/ K'en T'em Limited Partnership —Merritt, BC
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
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Cleaner - Casual
ASK Wellness Society —Merritt, BC
- $21.72–$24.87 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- First Aid Certification
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Relief - Indigenous Student Advocate - Merritt
School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) —Merritt, BC
- $33.60 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Social Work
Integrated Child & Youth (school-based) Clinical Counsellor (ICY-CC)
School District #58 (Nicola-Similkameen) —Merritt, BC
- $98,250.00–$122,343.33 a year
- Immediate opening
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
Housing Plumber (Red Seal)
Lower Nicola Indian Band —Merritt, BC
- $35–$40 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
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Family Support Worker - Merritt - Temp PT

Interior Community Services
Merritt, BC

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Job details

Part-time

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Municipal pension plan
Paid sick leave

Skills

CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Food Handler Certification
Microsoft Office
Working with children
Social Work

Full job description

ABOUT the JOB:
The Family Support Worker supports families, youth, and children within multiple program settings based on the employee’s skillset and fit. Programs include:

Family Service (https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/child-family/family-service-program)
Family Preservation (https://interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/family-preservation-program/)
Supervised and Supportive Visitation (https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/child-family/supervised-supportive-visitation)
Children and Youth With Support Needs (https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/child-family/child-youth-support-needs)
Youth Justice (https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/youth/youth-justice)
Teen Centre (https://www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca/programs/youth/youth-centre-merritt)

Overall responsibilities of the Family Support Worker include but are not limited to:

Deliver family-centered support in various settings, teaching parenting, communication, problem-solving, and life skills
Advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals and families
Assess strengths, needs, and family dynamics to inform service plans
Collaborate with families and stakeholders (e.g., MCFD) to set realistic goals and interventions
Coordinate and consult with care teams to support goal achievement
Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust support as needed
Provide follow-up support and connect clients to community resources
Build and strengthen formal and informal support networks
Respond effectively to crisis situations, assess risk, and support stabilization

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Degree (preferred) or Diploma in Human or Social Service or other related field - A degree is an asset.
1-year recent relevant experience working with families, youth, and children facing multiple barriers.
Or a combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, families, and care teams
Apply evidence-based approaches to support individuals facing mental health, addiction, and violence-related challenges
Facilitate engaging group sessions and life skills development
Support emotional regulation, coping strategies, and positive behaviour change
Effectively manage crisis situations and challenging behaviours
Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; advocate for client needs
Maintain clear, accurate documentation and confidentiality
Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusivity across diverse backgrounds
Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new technologies

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and safe driving record
Own vehicle with Business Use and third-party liability insurance of $5 million (reimbursement is provided).
Ability to travel to the surrounding areas identified within our contracts
Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt, SafeTALK, Safe Food Handling, MCFD Privacy, Anti-Bullying, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training and Harassment.
A background check through the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is required.
This job requires union membership with a 1.85% union dues deduction from pay.

BENEFITS

Selection between two options for paid leaves:
• Option 1: 10.6% additional pay with every paycheck OR
Option 2: Vacation accrual at 3 weeks per year (6%) and a stat holiday bank (5% of worked hours).
Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Temporary part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined after 2 years of continuous service in the role. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.
up to 5 days/year of fully paid sick leave available for use after 90 days in the position
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies

PROGRAM: Child and Family Services
LOCATION: Merritt, BC
STATUS: Temp Part-Time
TERM: 6 months or until the rerun of the incumbent
HOURS of WORK: 22.5 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, Flexible schedule during daytime hours, some evenings and weekends based on client needs.
REPORTS TO: Child and Family Services, Merritt Program Coordinator
COMPENSATION: $29.17 - $33.49 per hour (Grid 12 as per collective agreement ; compensation subject to recently ratified wage increases not yet implemented)
CLOSING DATE: Open until a suitable candidate is found
JOB NUMBER: 2026-37
If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected].

ICS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

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