JOB POSTING #2025-78-01

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

Worker Support Program

Legal Advocate – Mushroom Workers

Wage: $26.00 per hour

Part-Time 8 hours per week, Monday to Friday  

Temporary – 6 months 

Provide Advocacy Supporting Mushroom Workers

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Location: Fraser Valley, BC (with travel to surrounding areas)

Hybrid

Job Summary:

The Legal Advocate – Mushroom Worker is responsible for providing legal advocacy, translation, and transportation coordination services to mushroom farm workers represented by UFCW 1518. This role supports workers in accessing essential services and navigating systems such as WorkSafe BC, Employment Insurance, housing, and healthcare. The position is part-time and funded through a partnership agreement with UFCW 1518.

Your Role:

Archway’s Legal Advocate – Mushroom Workers contributes by:

•       Providing legal advocacy and support with: WorkSafe BC claims, Employment Insurance (including parental and maternity benefits), Housing-related concerns, completion of essential forms (EI, WCB, medical, etc.).

•       Offering in-person and phone-based translation support during appointments.

•       Coordinating and providing transportation to critical services (e.g., medical, consular, pharmacy, grocery).

•       Building trust and rapport with farm workers, respecting cultural and linguistic needs.

•       Collaborating with internal staff and UFCW 1518 as needed.

This position is a great fit for someone who is adaptable, flexible and passionate about working with vulnerable populations.

Our Offer

•       Wage:  $26.00 per hour

•       A part-time position at 8 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays,

•       Temporary – 6 months (until March 13, 2026) 

•       Perks include:

o   Great in-house training opportunities.

o   Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos, and wellness events.

o   Free use of Archway’s wellness equipment.

o   Business insurance and associated mileage costs for program-related driving is covered by Archway. 

o   Rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment.

o   Work/life balance.

Getting an Interview – you will be considered if you have:

•       Diploma in human services, legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•       Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License and access to an insured vehicle.

•       Minimum 2 years of experience in legal advocacy, social work, or community support.

•       Experience working with vulnerable populations.

•       Experience providing translation and transportation support.

The Job Requires you to have:

•       Knowledge of BC legal systems (WorkSafe BC, Employment Insurance, Employment Standards, Residential Tenancy).

•       Strong understanding of issues of marginalization.

•       Cultural competence; works well with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

•       Strong verbal, written, and active listening communication skills; able to communicate clearly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and varying levels of English.

•       Must be fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).

•       Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

•       Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

•       A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.

Closing date is September 12, 2025. 

No phone calls please. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Your resume may also be forwarded to other Programs for their consideration for their job vacancies.  If you do not wish for your application to be shared with other Programs, please send an e-mail to with DO NOT FORWARD TO OTHER PROGRAMS, in the subject line of the e-mail and the job reference number to which you applied, in the body of the e-mail.

Archway's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.   

We acknowledge that we gather on the traditional and unceded territory of the Stó:lō people. Stó:lō  territory extends from the mouth of the Fraser River to Boston Bar. Locally, this includes the Matsqui First Nation and Sumas First Nation. We give them thanks for sharing their land and resources with us. 

We invest in the mental health and wellbeing of our employees.

We're proud to share that Archway was recently recognized for having a 5-Star Safety Culture!

Every year, Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) recognizes organizations across Canada that exemplify excellence in fostering robust workplace safety cultures. Winners demonstrate a commitment to proactive risk management, comprehensive training, and employee engagement.​

This award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace environment where employees feel safe, seen, and supported.

If you're interested in working for an organization where safety is a priority, come work with us at Archway.