Job Description

Youth Worker

Date

: October 28, 2025

Competition Number:

178-25/26

Location:

Osoyoos, BC



BGC Okanagan is hiring a

Youth Worker

to join our team at the

Osoyoos Youth Centre

. The Youth Worker will be responsible for supporting youth in a safe and engaging environment, attending to their basic needs, and implementing activities that promote personal growth and development.

This is a temporary position from November 12, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

We can provide:

Many opportunities for professional development Fun, positive work environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth. Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction. Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to young people. Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas. Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor. Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients. Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times. Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth. Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive. Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.

Qualifications:

A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or social services. Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain Successful Completion of Agency Screening Process including a Criminal Record Check

Hours

: 8 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:00/2:30-5:00 p.m.

Rate of Pay:

$20.02 per hour

Closing Date:

November 8, 2025



As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you're legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.