Job Description

Hi. We're Trellis.


Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people's capacity to deal with life's challenges.


With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We're Trellis - and we're always growing!

Our Values


Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.

• Courage : We willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional
• Empathy: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported
• Learning: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
• Impact: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

Our Commitments


We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve. We believe in creating a foster parent community that celebrates diversity among our caregivers, and where we can provide children/youth coming into care with caregivers who align with their culture and identity.


We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis' reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

•For more info on Trellis Society, visit• •www.growwithtrellis.ca• or find us at @TrellisYYC on social media.

We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis! The Team: Foster Care The Role: Foster Parent - Contract Position
The Foster Care Team at Trellis is looking to partner with individuals and families like yours to provide temporary loving homes to children and youth in need.
Are you looking for a life-changing opportunity to engage with a child or young person, provide them with nurturing, a sense of safety, community, fun, and recreation? Are you open to being an advocate and witness to seeing a young life flourish with your support?
If you are ready to embrace a new opportunity that will change the life of a local child and of their family, then we want to hear from you! Tasks & Responsibilities: • As part of the child/youth caring team, you will be the primary caregiver in the day-to-day care and well-being of the child/youth placed in your home.
• Through your passion and desire to make a difference, you will engage with the child's support system (Trellis, Children's Services, and other professionals) as an advocate for the child/youth's needs.
• As a primary caregiver, you will provide the child/ youth with daily support to develop and meet developmental milestones and develop life skills so that they can flourish!
• As a liaison and role model, you will support the child/youth in bridging relationships with their natural family; through these nurturing relationships, you will be a catalyst for generational change!
• You will provide knowledge and support by walking alongside a young person through their education journey. This can look like teaching a young child how to write their first letters or a teen with a school project.
• Ensuring the physical and emotional health of the child/youth in your care through annual, routine and as-needed medical, dental, optical, and other appointments.
• Through your desire for learning and exploring new cultures and ideas without judgement and bias, you will support the child/youth to connect to their culture and heritage.
• Through allyship you will support a young person as they explore their identity and how they fit in the world.

What You'll Bring to The Role:

• You are a resident of Calgary or Surrounding Area
• 18 years or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Have physical space in your home for a child/youth
• Experience with children is an asset (but not required)
• Openness to learning and a desire to make a difference
• Willingness to go through the screening/assessment process to be licensed (including a clear Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Intervention Record Check and SAFE home assessment)

What Trellis Offers: • A tax-free per diem to support with the costs of caring for a child/youth
• Paid respite support
• Additional financial supports to cover the costs of caring for a child 0-36 months of age
• Support to access childcare services when the caregiver(s) is employed outside of the home
• 24 hours/7 days a week/ 365-year support; designated foster care support worker and on call system
• A community of like-minded caregivers
• Ongoing training
• Support meetings and special events
• Appreciation and recognition throughout the year
• Discounts to Trellis summer camps for all children in the household
• Internal referrals to the Trellis continuum of services (Family Resource Networks, Indigenous programming, Youth Employment, Clubs, and Indigenous Initiatives among others).

•For more info or to apply, please email • •fostercare@growwithtrellis.ca •

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52.00 per day
Flexible language requirement:
French not required

Schedule:• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed



Work Location: In person