Job Title: Youth Programs Facilitator – School’s Out
Role: Facilitates, plans and implements all aspects of Quadra Village Community Centre’s Youth Programs Schools’ Out Program in conjunction with the Youth Programs Coordinator.
QVCC is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applicants who increase the diversity of our staff team and have the ability to engage diverse communities in a safe and supportive way. Indigenous identity is considered an asset for this position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensures the School’s Out environment is engaging, welcoming, clean, safe and hazard free for the operation of youth programs.
· Engages in relationship building with youth, families, and school liaisons.
· Facilitates life skills, social skills, and self-worth development.
· Ensures that ideas and plans are youth-driven and led.
· Assists youth undergoing hardships and provides mentorship, support referrals and system navigation as necessary.
· Approaches work utilizing community development and asset building strategies.
· Coordinates and implements a variety of workshops and out trips.
· Works collaboratively and provides mentorship to QVCC Youth Workers, Practicum Students, and volunteers, in conjunction with Youth Programs Coordinator.
· Collaborates with community, service providers, businesses, community groups, and events.
· Identifies and implements best practices appropriate for youth programs, to deliver quality programming.
· Ensures maintenance and tabulation of attendance and statistics regarding all youth program activities and events.
· Engages as needed in educational opportunities related to youth work, attend community meetings and trainings as agreed to by supervisor.
· Is familiar with and implements QVCC’s policies, procedures and practices, the Youth Programs Handbook and Youth Programs Training Manual.
· Responds to general inquiries regarding QVCC and shares in the work of operating and maintaining an inclusive, functional community centre
· Performs other related duties when required and approved by the Executive Director
Qualifications:
· Committed to an anti-oppressive, decolonial, and anti-racist practice
· Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care, Family Studies, Social Work Recreation or comparable degree, or minimum of two years’ work experience with youth contending with issues such as poverty, family violence, or mental health problems
· Preference to candidates with two or more years of experience working with a diverse population of youth cultures in a community centre setting
· Preference to candidates with lived experience, knowledge, and/or awareness of First Nations populations and diverse cultures
· One to one and group facilitation skills
· Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
· Emergency First Aid and Food Safe
· Class 4 Driver’s License and training specific to youth work is an asset
Hours of Work:
· 3-12 hours per week
· Hours will be structured for two afternoons per week that are 6 set hours, additional hours can be used for administrative, training, or program setup and cleanup
· Additional hours, times, or days may be required dependent on agency needs and events
Benefits and Remuneration:
· $25.25 per hour (increases with tenure at QVCC)
· Additional 6% vacation pay, paid out each pay period
· Immediate enrolment in the Employee Assistance Program
· Paid training and development applicable to role
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected],
Thanks for your interest in working with us!
At Quadra Village Community Centre, we value our dedicated staff team and pride ourselves in being a good organization to work for and making a difference in the community.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: From $25.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
