Job Description

Job Summary

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The Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies is rooted in relational practice and guided by values of equity, social justice, and reconciliation. We prepare students to work alongside children, youth, families, and communities with care, respect, and accountability. Our programs blend theory, counselling, and applied practice through evening coursework and integrated practica, making them accessible to working professionals. We centre Indigenous perspectives, lived experience, and inclusive approaches and graduate CYC practitioners who are thoughtful, justice-oriented, and ready to make a difference in schools, community services, healthcare, and beyond. We invite applications from CYC practitioners and scholars with teaching and practice experience in the following areas:

Foundations of child and youth care Indigenous, cultural, and community practice Policy, systems, and social change Counselling and relational practice Practicum, clinical, and applied practice Research and evaluation in CYC Child life and community health practice

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's and master's degree in Child and Youth Care (CYC) or a closely related field from an accredited university Minimum of three years of professional practice with children, youth, and families

Preferred

Teaching experience at the post-secondary level Certification/licensure as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Doctoral degree

About UFV

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The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'emeylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Sto:lo Tem:exw (Sto:lo Land; Sto:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Sto:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW -- which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.


UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.


Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.


UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.