JOB OPPORTUNITY: Summer Camp Leader  

PRIYD Summer Camp Leader Competition #6-23

DO YOU WANT A MEANINGFUL CAREER, HELPING OTHERS? JOIN US!

About the Role

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we’ve been helping people in crisis since 1928. As a non-profit, we help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 420 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centered care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

Summer Camp Leader wanted for the Providing Resources & Independence for Youth Development Program (PRIYD) to lead the annual Summer Camp for children and youth with support needs in Burnaby and New Westminster.

The Summer Camp Leader will be working as part of our existing PRIYD Integration Support team to plan and carry out summer activities that promote independence for children and youth who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, such as Autism.

About Our Opportunity:

Our Valued Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity
• Consideration for ongoing part-time work on an after-school/weekend schedule throughout the year
• Have fun doing community-based work and have a direct impact on youth
• Work with a recognized social services agency and leader in the community

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, ~8:45am-3:15pm; 30-35 hours per week (Hourly)

Salary: Grade 7 Step 1    $23.39 per hour

Dates: June 19, 2023 – August 30, 2023

Location: Community Based

Posting End Date: May 31, 2023 (we will review candidates until position is filled.)

What you bring:

Education, Training, Experience

• Two years coursework in related field such as the Social Sciences, Education or Social Work
• One year experience with children ages 10-18 in a recreational setting
• One year experience with individuals with support needs or behavioural challenges

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of criminal record check
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status will be required
• Enthusiasm to work with youth who have support needs, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to pass criminal record check
• Preferred: Class 5 driver’s license and clean driving record. Valid First Aid certification.

How to apply:

If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/?gnk=job&gni=8a7887a88604cb900186195344c00095&gns=Work+In+Non+Profits 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we so proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applicants who apply for roles with the Agency.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #6-23 in email subject line) outlining your interest and relevant experience to your contact information to  for follow-up. **if you are an internal candidate, please indicate “Internal Candidate” in the Comments section at the bottom of the online application**

Our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unseeded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw(Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt,Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem,Semiahmoo,Matsqui,and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.