Youth Worker

Youth Worker Date: August 10, 2026 Competition Number: 122-26/27 Locations: Downtown Youth Centre - Kelowna, BC BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to join our team at the Downtown Youth Centre. As a Youth Worker, you’ll create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for youth, support their basic needs, and lead engaging activities that promote growth, connection, and belonging. BGC Okanagan provide safe, supportive spaces where children, youth, and families can explore new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. Here’s what we offer when you join our team: A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career Childcare discounts to help your family thrive Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed A comprehensive benefits plan So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything! If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth. Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction. Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths. Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas. Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor. Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients. Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times. Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth. Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive. Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth. Qualifications: Diploma, certificate, or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services. Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain). Successful completion of the Agency’s screening process, including a Criminal Record Check. Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 2pm-8pm Rate of Pay: $20.62 per hour Closing Date: Open until filled As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted

The Youth Worker is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating engaging programs that promote growth and connection for youth. They also provide direct supervision to ensure safety while fostering a supportive environment that encourages independence and positive decision-making.

Candidates must possess a diploma, certificate, or relevant experience in recreation, education, or social services. A current First Aid certification and the ability to pass a criminal record check are also required.

• Paid professional development • Childcare discounts • Paid sick leave • Vacation • Comprehensive benefits plan

• First AidPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Youth work
• Program development
• Program implementation
• Program evaluation
• Safety supervision
• Conflict resolution
• Mentoring
• Community engagement
• First aid
• Crisis support
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Support Services
• First Aid Certification
• Working With Children
• Social Work
• Decision Making
• Discounts And Allowances
• Problem Solving
• Problem Reporting
• Prioritization

• Social Services
• Education
• Sports & Recreation
• Youth Worker
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

30 hours per week