Summer Children and Youth Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Position Purpose Summary

The Child and Youth Worker provides holistic support and leadership to a limited range of community-based youth programs in accordance with Salvation Army mission, values and standards.

Key responsibilities include

• Assist individuals and families who are seeking aid and assistance from or have been referred to The Salvation Army
• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
• Provide spiritual guidance and use every opportunity to pray with and share the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with program participants, staff and volunteers, endeavouring to assimilate them into the Body of Christ, as appropriate (including linking participants to the church family and church programs where possible)
• Promote community-based programs internally and externally as required
• Foster positive relationships with participants, volunteers, staff, ministry partners and community agencies
• Participate in program strategy development
• Assist in the development and implementation of community-based summer and fall programs to make a positive impact on the community (may include, but not limited to Play Café, Just Show Up, Children and Youth program initiatives, Brave, Summer Chill Zone, Backpack program etc.)
• Attend two weeklong children’s camps as a Camp Leader at Camp Sunrise and assist the Community Ministries Coordinator with planning and logistics, and the supervision of campers going from Abbotsford to Camp Sunrise on the Sunshine Coast and returning home.
• Plan and lead activities for camper orientation events and post camp follow-up celebration events
• Perform various administrative duties which include documentation, camper registration, tracking statistics and assisting other program staff/volunteers as needed.

• Ensure participant safety, and create a positive and welcoming environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education requirements

Applicants must state that he/she meets the Canada Summer Jobs 2025 program participant criteria.

This a Fixed Term Contract Position.

NOTE: Summer Camp will be located in Gibsons for one week.

Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying.

Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

Applicants should genuinely enjoy interacting with others and leading activities for a diverse range of participants to create meaningful experiences, possess excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, possess basic computer skills, and be able to work cooperatively in a team setting with minimal supervision.

Additional Qualifications

• Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED certification
• Ability to maintain a high degree of enthusiasm and personal motivation
• Experience planning and leading group activities (games, sports, crafts, etc.)
• Experience working with children with behaviour & cognitive challenges an asset.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.com if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.