Who We Are: Located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen People, Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services’ (SCCFS) vision is to support the empowerment of the urban Indigenous community to continue the reclamation of traditional systems of caring for and protecting children so no child or youth will be placed into care. As an urban Delegated Indigenous Agency, SCCFS is committed to providing child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values and world views while ensuring urban Indigenous children and youth grow up connected to family, community, and culture.
Surrounded by Cedar receives its delegation through the Provincial Director of Child Welfare, who gives the agency the authority to undertake the administration of parts of the Child, Family, and Community Service Act (CFCSA). Under its current delegation agreement, Surrounded by Cedar administers C4 services (Guardianship).

SCCFS strives to be a culturally safe employer, with a keen focus on Indigenous recruitment and retention. While working at the agency, employees will be involved in various cultural knowledge-sharing opportunities, activities, and ceremonies, while being actively engaged in urban Indigenous community events.

The Opportunity:
Join a team that values your contributions and allows you to grow your career while utilizing your unique skills, creativity, and passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of urban Indigenous children, youth, and families. In the role as Lifelong Connections Worker, you will have the opportunity to:
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Identify and locate extended family members and members of the child/youth’s Indigenous community to build lifelong connections with, while exploring the possibility of a permanency plan
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Build trusting relationships with the child/youth’s circle, including family members, community members, Indigenous communities, and other organizations, and travelling when necessary to facilitate this relationship building in a good way
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Contribute to planning for urban Indigenous children and youth in care
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Build genograms to assist children and youth in understanding their family connections

What We Have to Offer:
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Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a matched RRSP contribution plan
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A healthy working environment rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being
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Flexible work schedules and leave opportunities that promote work/life/family balance
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Physical wellness funds to support your overall well-being
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Professional development and learning opportunities to enhance your skills
Apply Now! Visit www.surroundedbycedar.com for more information about this position, and the agency and to view the full job description.
Wage: $69,760.74 - $78,516.33 annually, depending on education and experience.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.