Job Description

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING: YOUTH WORKER



Cameray Child and Family Services is currently seeking a Casual Youth Worker for our Assisting Children with the Transition to high school (ACTS) Program located in Burnaby. The Youth Worker assists ACTS program staff with delivering service to grade 4 to 7 elementary school students in various schools in Burnaby intended to support successful transition to secondary school. This position requires union membership with the Health Sciences Association of BC (HSABC).

Hours of Work

: Casual on call,

in various Burnaby Elementary Schools

Potential shifts are typically 2:00- 6:00pm Monday to Friday during the school year


Salary: $24.97 per hour



Expected Start date: Early to Mid February 2026



Key Responsibilities:




Assists in the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of community based recreational and social activities to meet student needs i.e. Homework Clubs. Encourages and facilitates student participation in activities, provides guidance and instruction where necessary. Helps program participants with skill-building (life skills and social skills) and models appropriate behaviour. Helps encourage the safety of program participants. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Assists in maintaining records and procedure reports. Help coordinate mentors for activities. Performs other related duties as required.




Education/Experience Requirements




A minimum of one year of post-secondary training in recreation or a related field. A minimum of six months recent related experience working with children and youth. Satisfactory criminal record check for working with vulnerable populations.


Applications are encouraged from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and those from other marginalized and/or underrepresented groups.





Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Please apply by January 7, 2026 at 4pm.

Should you require assistance or accommodation at any time throughout the application or recruitment processes, please email us for confidential support.