Job Opportunities
Work with us to make a difference and help people reach their goals
Job Opportunities
Work with us to make a difference and help people reach their goals
Youth Development Co-Ordinator
30 hours/ week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work alongside Change Makers staff to accomplish identified goals
• Work with youth to help secure and maintain housing
• Conduct interviews and intake forms to assess youths' strengths and identify needs
• Assist youth in transitional housing with their life skills, house responsibilities, and goals
• Connect youth (young adults) with housing opportunities, build relationships with landlords
• Deliver basic literacy / life skills workshops (goal setting, budgeting, food prep, tax filing)
• Act as a mentor, maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ensure youth have necessary resources to achieve their goals (furniture, computers, income)
• Connect youth with income supports, educational and employment opportunities
• Maintain progress reports and statistics for purposes of reporting, evaluation and research
• Abide by all Policies and Procedures, help maintain site cleanliness and safety
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; fluent in English
• Must undertake a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
• Excellent computer skills: MS Teams, MS office suite, e-mail, web applications, zoom, social
media
ASSETS:
• Education or experience with social services, life-skills, coaching, literacy, education,
empowerment or community development
• Possess a positive attitude, exhibit an energetic and creative spirit, demonstrate an ethical
approach to work, and willingness to motivate others and try new ideas
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, and excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently to achieve professional goals within timelines and budgets
• Confident and approachable with a positive attitude, solution oriented
• Willing to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Take initiative and inspire others to achieve their goals
• Knowledge of First Nations cultures and history, an understanding of how these unique cultures
have been impacted by colonialism and willingness to honor and support traditional wisdom.
APPLY:
Please submit cover letter and resume detailing the knowledge and experience you bring to the position. Applications may be emailed, use “Youth Development Worker” in the subject line and address to hiring committee at [email protected]
Or deliver your resume and cover letter in person to Change Makers’ Education Society 661 McKay Street
Youth Development Co-Ordinator
30 hours/ week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work alongside Change Makers staff to accomplish identified goals
• Work with youth to help secure and maintain housing
• Conduct interviews and intake forms to assess youths' strengths and identify needs
• Assist youth in transitional housing with their life skills, house responsibilities, and goals
• Connect youth (young adults) with housing opportunities, build relationships with landlords
• Deliver basic literacy / life skills workshops (goal setting, budgeting, food prep, tax filing)
• Act as a mentor, maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Ensure youth have necessary resources to achieve their goals (furniture, computers, income)
• Connect youth with income supports, educational and employment opportunities
• Maintain progress reports and statistics for purposes of reporting, evaluation and research
• Abide by all Policies and Procedures, help maintain site cleanliness and safety
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; fluent in English
• Must undertake a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
• Excellent computer skills: MS Teams, MS office suite, e-mail, web applications, zoom, social
media
ASSETS:
• Education or experience with social services, life-skills, coaching, literacy, education,
empowerment or community development
• Possess a positive attitude, exhibit an energetic and creative spirit, demonstrate an ethical
approach to work, and willingness to motivate others and try new ideas
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, and excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently to achieve professional goals within timelines and budgets
• Confident and approachable with a positive attitude, solution oriented
• Willing to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Take initiative and inspire others to achieve their goals
• Knowledge of First Nations cultures and history, an understanding of how these unique cultures
have been impacted by colonialism and willingness to honor and support traditional wisdom.
APPLY:
Please submit cover letter and resume detailing the knowledge and experience you bring to the position. Applications may be emailed, use “Youth Development Worker” in the subject line and address to hiring committee at [email protected]
Or deliver your resume and cover letter in person to Change Makers’ Education Society 661 McKay Street
Raven Tale Revival Storytelling
Youth Service Project Coordinator
30 hours a week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Recruit, supervise and mentor youth participating in the project
• Help maintain website and blog and update social media accounts
• Administration, filing, reporting, and data management
• Coordinate storytelling, theatre and documentary filming events and activities
• Act as a mentor, maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Develop and maintain relationships with volunteers and elders to support the program
• General housekeeping tasks: sweeping, vacuuming, organizing, recycling, composting and cleaning to maintain site cleanliness
• Adhere to COVID-19 protocols and abide by all policies and procedures Work alongside Raven Tale Revival Coordinator and senior staff to accomplish identified goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Legally entitled to work in Canada, between 16 and 30 years of age, and a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
• Understand and appreciate the Indigenous experience and Canada’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of our local First Nations cultures and history and an understanding of how these unique cultures have been impacted by colonialism
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; fluent in English, knowledge of other languages an asset
• Strong leadership, organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, inspire and take initiative
• Confident with a positive attitude and effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Must be willing to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment
ASSETS:
• Experience or training in literacy, education, community development, digital production,
or theatre
• Exhibit an energetic and creative spirit, ethical approach to work, and willingness to try new ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work together as part of a team to accomplish identified goals
• An energetic and creative spirit, ethical approach to work, and willingness to try new ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work independently to achieve identified goals
• Confident with a positive attitude, passionate about social justice
Excellent computer skills: MS office suite, e-mail, web applications and experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience with blogging, website management and video editing
Please submit a resume and cover letter via email with “Raven Tale Revival Youth Services” as the subject line to [email protected] explaining the knowledge and experience you may bring to the position. Alternately, you may drop off your resume and cover letter in person to 661 McKay Street.
Raven Tale Revival is funded by the Government of Canada under the Canada Service Corps.
Renaissance Conte de Corbeau est financè par le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre de Service jeunesse Canada.