Youth Worker-Temporary, Full-Time (Canada Summer Jobs)

Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families (Purpose Society)

Position: Youth Worker-Temporary, Full-Time (Canada Summer Jobs)

Work Site: 5455 Rumble Street, Burnaby, BC (Burnaby Youth Hub)

Wage: $19/hour

Hours: 35 hours per week for 8 weeks

 

Who We Are

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is a community-based multi-service organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive programs for children, youth, and families. We focus on enhancing well-being, strengthening family functioning, and promoting personal responsibility through a client-centered approach. Our services are provided in a safe, respectful environment that values diversity and community connection.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Youth Worker to support programming and day-to-day operations at the Burnaby Youth Hub. This is a hands-on role involving direct engagement with youth in a supportive, team-based environment.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and is intended for youth interested in gaining experience in community-based youth work.

The role is hands-on and involves direct engagement with youth in a fast-paced, relationship-based environment. The successful candidate will support both structured programming and day-to-day drop-in operations.

 

What You’ll Do

• Support the delivery of life skills, wellness, and pro-social group activities
• Assist with planning and facilitating workshops focused on communication, emotional regulation, goal setting, and healthy decision making
• Engage youth during drop-in hours and provide information about programs, services, and community resources
• Support harm reduction education by assisting with group discussions and preparing materials
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment through daily operations, including set-up and clean-up
• Assist with basic program tracking, including attendance records and activity logs
• Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings
• Follow organizational policies related to safety, confidentiality, and respectful conduct

 

What We Are Looking For

• Interest in working with youth in a community or social services setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport and interact with youth in a respectful and non-judgmental way
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment
• Organized and able to follow direction while also taking initiative
• Basic computer skills (email, documents, data entry)
• Strong connection to the community is an asset

 This role is best suited for individuals with the maturity and emotional readiness to work in a frontline youth services environment, including supporting youth who may share complex or sensitive experiences

 

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in community-based youth services
• Skills in communication, teamwork, organization, and facilitation support
• Exposure to trauma-informed and culturally safe practice
• Understanding of prevention and early intervention approaches in youth services
• Confidence working with diverse populations
• Mentorship and supervision from experienced staff

 

Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs):

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

 

Equity and Inclusion:

Purpose Society is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment. We strongly encourage applications from youth facing barriers to employment, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQI+, and youth with disabilities.

 

Required:

• 3 Professional references
• Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current First Aid/CPR certification; additional training in crisis intervention or suicide prevention is an asset
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification is an asset
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume (CV) to: hr@purposesociety.org

Thank you to all who apply. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.