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$76,000 - $100,000
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Mowi Canada West is currently recruiting for a Remote Operations Centre (ROC)Manager to join our Saltwater team in Klemtu, BC. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Remote Operations Centre(ROC) and play a key role in supporting safe, efficient, and effective feeding operations across multiple marine sites. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with site teams and support departments to support fish welfare, operational excellence, and production goals.
Located within the territory of the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, Klemtu offers a unique opportunity to work in one of British Columbia's most spectacular coastal environments. This is a fly-in camp shift position, with company provided air transportation to and from Campbell River.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee all aspects of remote feeding operations
• Develop and implement feeding plans that support fish welfare and production objectives
• Ensure adherence to Mowi Canada West policies, safety procedures, and environmental standards
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Ensure feeding records, operational logs, and reports are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company requirements
• Develop and manage short- and long-term operational plans, including budgeting and forecasting
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
Salary: $76,000 - $100,000
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive extended health care benefits package, annual incentive bonus and pension plan.
Mowi is the world’s leading seafood company and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon. As the first global seafood company with an end-to-end supply chain, Mowi brings supreme quality salmon and other seafood products to consumers around the world. Mowi is also ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer in the world by Coller FAIRR. With headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Mowi employs 11,600 people in 26countries worldwide, and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of EUR 9 billion and total assets of EUR 8.2 billion.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years of experience in salmon aquaculture
• Post-secondary education in aquaculture is preferred; however, equivalent industry experience will also be considered
• Experience with feeding operations, feeding technology, and environmental monitoring systems is considered an asset
• Understanding of fish feeding behaviour, feeding strategies, and production practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced operational environment Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and other industry-related software
• Experience with artificial intelligence systems, such as Observe, is an asset
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote locations as required
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$60-$70 / hour
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49 North Helicopters is seeking experienced helicopter pilots to join our team for the 2026 summer season and beyond. Working closely with fellow pilots, the Chief Pilot, and dispatch, successful candidates will support base operations flying the Bell 206 and/or AS350. With operations now servicing the Williams Lake, BC area, this position offers strong opportunities for growth within the company. Pilots may have the chance to support a wide range of operations across multiple bases, including forestry, ministry work, tourism, logging, fire suppression, passenger transport,
heliskiing, and emergency rescue. This role is ideal for professional, safety focused pilots looking to build long term careers with a growing
company and diverse operational environment.
Responsibilities:
-Report to the Chief Pilot and Operations Manager
-Support various types of base operations
-Operate the helicopter safely and in full compliance with all regulations set out by Transport Canada and company policies
-Conduct pre-flight inspections, daily flight logbook entries, and post-flight checks in accordance with company procedures
-Perform scheduled and unscheduled flights in support of daily operations
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We offer:
Competitive pay ($60 - $70 / hr) and employee benefits
In-house maintenance and field support
Advancement in training and continued development (SAR, Class D, egress, etc.)
Opportunity for year-round employment
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum requirements:
-1,000-1,500 hours PIC
-Valid Class 1 Medical
-Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter
-B206 or AS350 endorsement
-Experience in mountain flying and precision external-load operations
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$21-$22/hour
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$21 - $22/ hour to start which is negotiable.
Who We Are:
Kidz Connection is a large and busy daycare in Campbell River offering childcare for infants, preschoolers, and school age children.
Opportunity:
-This is a full time Childcare Provider position which will include a benefits package as well as the option of free, full time daycare enrollment for children of the successful candidate.
-The right person will have the opportunity to become an Early Childhood Educator and the tuition will be paid for by Kidz Connection.
GREAT OPPORTUNITY for a working parent who needs child care while working and kids can be picked up from school.
The position is for Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 5PM
Qualifications & Experience
The successful applicant will:
- Have Class 5 driver's license
- Must be 19 years of age
- Consent to a criminal record check
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The successful applicant will need to be available on weekdays and weekends. Flexible Roster is in place for all days.
Qualifying applicants will receive Medical Benefits, Kitchen Tips, and other group benefits.
We are looking for 2 cooks, one for breakfast and one for dinner. Breakfast shift is 6am - 12pm / Dinner shift is 3pm - 9pm
Reliable transportation - Must be able to speak English and communicate well - Must be able to follow instruction from Head chef and sous chef.
If you are in a culinary program, your hours will go towards your Red Seal after probationary period
Qualifications & Experience
training available
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$25-$30 per hour Based on Experience
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Trinity Painting is currently hiring a Painter for semi full time hours. Work is anticipated to last year round
• wage is based on experience $25-$30 per hour
• expected start date: immediately
Qualifications & Experience
• must be able to lift 50lbs
• must be comfortable on ladders
• must have experience (will train to spray)
• staining experience is a bonus
• Must have references and reliable transportation
Details
Better at Home Volunteers: Senior Support North Vancouver Island
Our Better at Home Program in Campbell River needs volunteers to connect with local seniors. Your help can reduce loneliness and support a senior to stay independent at home.
Better at Home Volunteer Drivers provide much needed transportation for seniors to local medically related or other important appointments. These may be regularly scheduled appointments or scheduled as needed. Transportation assignments are flexible and scheduled according to your availability. Mileage can re-imbursed to cover your fuel costs.
Better at Home Friendly Visitor Volunteers visit a senior client at their home for approximately 1 hour each visit to provide friendly conversation and companionship. Visits are arranged on a schedule that is agreeable to both the senior client and the volunteer, usually at the same time each week. Bi-weekly visits, phone visits, or visiting outside the home are also options. Our staff will match you with a senior with shared interests.
All SSNVI volunteers must provide a clean Criminal Record Review. All volunteers receive a thorough orientation as well as ongoing education opportunities and become part of our caring community.
Volunteers are always needed. If you have 1-2 hours a week and would like to offer support and encouragement to seniors experiencing challenges associated with aging, contact us to become a volunteer, your time will make a significant difference to a senior’s life.
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- Meet with clients to discuss their health history, wellness goals and use of herbs; document consultations and recommendations.
- Assess clients within the scope of herbal practice and advise on suitable herbs, preparations, precautions and possible herb–medication interactions.
- Prepare herbal teas, tinctures, salves and other preparations; maintain clear records and follow safe handling, storage and labelling procedures.
- Organize herbal ingredients and dispensary inventory, including ordering and stock rotation.
- Develop and lead workshops and demonstrations about Western herbal medicine and medicinal plants.
- Help develop herbal education activities that complement our outdoor and nature based experiences.
- Recognize when a client should be referred to a regulated healthcare professional and protect client confidentiality.
Qualifications & Experience
- A diploma or certificate in Western herbal medicine, phytotherapy or a closely related herbal medicine discipline, normally from a program of two years or longer.
- Supervised clinical practice as part of herbal medicine training.
- Knowledge of herbal formulation, safe preparation, contraindications and client record keeping.
- Experience preparing herbal products and conducting client consultations is an asset.
- Experience in healthcare, wellness education or a client care setting is an asset.
- Strong communication, organization and client service skills; ability to work in person in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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Strathcona employers, your next great hire could be waiting for you!
Reserve a table. Leave with talent.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Campbell River Fall Job Fair, one of the region's premier hiring events, hosted by WorkBC Centre–Campbell River. On Tuesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campbell River Community Centre, you'll have the opportunity to connect with diverse job seekers with a wide range of skills all in one place.
Exhibitor tables are limited and are sure to fill quickly. Secure your spot today by contacting Serena Gill, Employer Services Coordinator at WorkBC Centre-Campbell River via email at [email protected] or call toll free, 1-866-286-6788.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Western Forest Products, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry and Tsawak-qin Forestry are seeking to hire Forestry Students for the upcoming 2027 field season at our Timberlands Operations located in various communities on Vancouver Island. What You’ll Do: Our Forestry Students work closely with the Field Planners and Foresters to support our forest management and sustainability programs through various field activities related to silviculture and/or engineering layout. Terms are either 4 months for those returning to school or 8 months for new graduates with exciting opportunities to work and learn from the best in the industry! Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone who is currently enrolled in or newly graduated from a forestry related post-secondary program and looking to gain hands on experience. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals who are passionate about the industry. You have a great attitude, thrive in a team environment, and would enjoy the challenging working environment in our coastal forests. Whether you’re new in your school career looking for your first field experience, or a seasoned co-op or new graduate looking for your next challenge, we have something for you! What We Offer:- Pay from $4,800 - $5,500 per month based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- 4% Vacation pay in lieu
- Living Out Allowance and Relocation Assistance
- Company Housing
- not available at all locations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Our students assist in the preparation of various plans, assessments and reports associated with cut block development including site plans, harvest, road, silviculture and deactivation instructions, cutting permit submissions, road permit submissions, various engineering projects and preparation of other applications. Students may be involved specifically in the following activities:- Site plan field work
- Planting checks
- Cutblock and road design and layout
- Wildlife assessments
- Creation of engineering and silviculture maps
- Participation in operation-specific projects
Qualifications & Experience
Education and Experience
• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate from a forestry related post-secondary program;
• Previous forestry or related co-op work terms is an asset but not required.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
• Motivated and dependable;
• Possess a strong work ethic;
• Great attitude and thrive in a team environment;
• In good physical condition;
• Enjoys the challenging working environment in our coastal forests;
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required; and,
• Interested in pursuing a career in the forest industry.
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10% commission on item's sold
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our salon is open Tuesday to Friday open from 10-4 looking for receptionist that can book online appointments take payments after services and answer the phone
Qualifications & Experience
no previous experience needed just needs to know how to use a computer and phone
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$90,000-$100,000 annually
) Details
Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the Human Resources department and serves as a key advisor to the CAO, managers, directors, and employees.
The position provides leadership across the full range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, workplace investigations, policy development, compensation, benefits, employee records, and compliance with applicable employment legislation.
The Senior Human Resources Manager will also provide guidance and support to GNN leaders in addressing workplace matters fairly, consistently, and in accordance with GNN policies, employment legislation, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Leadership
· Lead the day-to-day operations and priorities of the Human Resources department.
· Provide HR advice and guidance to the CAO, directors, managers, supervisors, and employees.
· Develop, implement, and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, programs, and practices.
· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee services, and organizational practices.
· Maintain a high standard of confidentiality, professionalism, fairness, and integrity in all HR matters.
· Supervise and provide direction to HR support staff.
Employee Relations
· Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations, attendance, performance, conduct, workplace conflict, and other employee matters.
· Lead and support workplace investigations and prepare appropriate documentation and recommendations.
· Manage disciplinary processes in accordance with GNN policies and applicable employment legislation.
· Support the resolution of workplace concerns through fair, respectful, and consistent processes.
· Provide employees and managers with interpretation and guidance regarding workplace policies, procedures, and employment requirements.
· Work with leadership and external advisors when specialized HR or legal advice is required.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
· Lead full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, reference checks, offers, and onboarding.
· Work with department leaders to identify staffing needs and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.
· Develop and review of job descriptions and organizational structures.
· Provide advice regarding compensation, qualifications, candidate selection, and employment conditions.
· Support workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
Performance & Employee Development
· Support managers in establishing clear performance expectations and addressing performance concerns.
· Oversee employee performance review processes.
· Assist with identifying training, development, and professional growth opportunities.
· Support initiatives that contribute to employee engagement, workplace culture, and retention.
Compensation, Benefits & Records
· Support the administration of employee compensation, benefits, vacation, leaves, and other employment programs.
· Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records and ensure HR documentation is properly maintained.
· Review compensation structures and wage information and provide recommendations where appropriate.
· Work with benefits providers and employees to support effective benefits administration.
Policy, Compliance & HR Advisory
· Monitor changes to applicable employment legislation and advise GNN leadership on relevant requirements.
· Ensure HR practices are consistent with applicable legislation, GNN policies, and established organizational practices.
· Review and update HR policies, procedures, forms, and employment documentation as required.
· Provide guidance on employment standards, workplace requirements, and other HR-related legislation.
· Maintain current knowledge of HR practices, Indigenous workplace considerations, and employment-related developments.
Organizational Support
· Participate in GNN management and leadership meetings as required.
· Work collaboratively with departments to support organizational priorities.
· Contribute to organizational planning, policy development, and workplace initiatives.
· Promote a respectful, professional, inclusive, and culturally aware workplace.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, or a related field.
· CPHR designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset.
Experience
· Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including significant experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
· Previous experience in a supervisory or management-level HR role.
· Experience providing HR advice to managers and senior leadership.
· Experience with recruitment, performance management, workplace investigations, employee relations, and policy development.
· Experience working with benefits, compensation, and employment records.
· Experience working in a First Nation, Indigenous organization, public sector, or similarly community-focused environment is considered an asset.
Knowledge
· Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
· Knowledge of employee relations, progressive discipline, workplace investigations, accommodation, leaves, and performance management.
· Understanding of the unique considerations involved in working within an Indigenous community is an asset.
· Knowledge of culturally respectful and community-focused HR practices.
Skills & Abilities
· Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
· Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to provide practical and balanced HR advice in complex situations.
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Ability to build positive working relationships with employees, managers, leadership, and community stakeholders.
· High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.
· Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a management team.
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$32.50 to $34.00, DOE
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Position Summary:
Independent contractor reporting to the head of the Maintenance Committee of the community.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to add reliable income to their schedule while taking on work that is practical, varied, and genuinely important to the community. This permanent part-time Maintenance Manager role offers $32.50–$34.00 per hour with flexible scheduling and approximately 16–24 hours per week depending on the season. The ideal person will be comfortable working independently, solving problems, coordinating repairs, and keeping a residential property safe and well maintained.
Compensation & Hours:
• $32.50 to $34.00, depending on experience
• Hours typically required;
o March 1st to October 31st - 24 hours per week
o November 1st to February 28/29th - 16 hours per week
• Part time & flexible. This is a permanent position; hours above are just to show you what you can expect.
Contractor to provide:
• Basic tools (tool allowance is negotiable)
• Proof of WCB coverage
• Third party liability insurance, minimum of $5 Million, which is reimbursable to the contractor
Duties of Maintenance Manager:
The following list of duties and responsibilities outlines the role of the Maintenance Manager at the strata.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Property Care:
• Provide responses to unexpected system failures such as sewer back-ups, fire sprinklers with flowing water, sprinkler systems, electrical failure within the complex, structural failure, computer failure, etc.
• Provide routine handling of garbage bins for pick-up by garbage service.
• Maintain or cause to be maintained all Common Property areas in good order, clean, safe, and secure for all Owners and Residents.
• Maintenance work shall include the repair, replacement, preservation and reconstruction of existing parts of the buildings, pool, marina, parkade and adjacent parking lot.
Safety & Security:
• Maintain all security systems and services at the strata.
• Identify safety/security concerns and problems to the Council and recommend action.
• Issue and maintain the fobs for use with all doors in accordance with the key and access policy approved by the Strata Council.
• Assist emergency services in the event of a critical incident.
• Maintain the health and safety of all Resident and owners of the strata.
Administration & Coordination:
• Maintain and provide tracking of all unit renovations.
• Maintain time sheet works on all work performed at the strata.
• Coordinate the rental of parking spaces in the parkade, lockers, and RV parking spots owned by the Strata Corporation; act as Harbour Master which includes assigning slips to owners/residents in the marina requesting a slip in the marina and ensuring the marina is maintained in good working condition.
• Maintain all vendor accounts by submitting and coding all invoices for service.
• Provide direct supervision of all general and short-term maintenance contracts/contractors providing services to the strata.
• Ensure all reports and documents required to be kept by contractors are up to date; this includes electrical operating permit log, elevator maintenance logs, and pool chemical testing records.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Hold the position/title of Maintenance Manager.
• Report directly to the Appointee of the Strata Council; work cooperatively with the Strata Property Manager of the Strata Corporation, and with committees appointed by the Strata Council.
• Provide the normal tools required to fulfill the duties under this contract together with the use of a vehicle, to be reimbursed at the annual posting CRA rate per kilometer (2026 rate is $0.73 per km)
• Maintain all expenses in accordance with the approved operating budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Provide maintenance reports to the Strata Council as directed.
• Provide interim reports to the Strata Council in the event of emergencies or critical incidents.
• Maintain all records such as engineering reports and insurance reports.
• Act as Project Manager for the Strata Council on special projects that may or may not use outside services.
• Perform investigative and reporting assistance to the Strata Property Manager and/or Council as requested, including preparation of bidding documents when outside contractors are needed.
• And any other duties as defined by the strata from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
• Handyman and or Trades experience
• Needs to have Drivers' License and own vehicle
• Friendly and conscientious
• Computer literate
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24.00
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Print and organize orders, book trucking companies and answer phones. Hours are flexible.
Qualifications & Experience
Must be self motivated, tidy, able to work alone with basic computer skills.
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24.00
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Part time position moving to Full time in January.
Qualifications & Experience
forklift ticket and forklift experience
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$38.00
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Daytime highway hauling between Port McNeill and Beaver Cove. Full time hours (optional) available starting from January.
Qualifications & Experience
class 1 is mandatory.
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$2520/biweekly salary
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Candidate Attributes:
You believe in the value of experiential education and have the ability to deepen this belief in our program instructors. You are committed to working closely with teachers and group facilitators in planning custom outdoor education programs at Strathcona Park Lodge.
You are highly self motivated, bring a proactive mindset and thrive on figuring out the wide range of details and logistics to be taken into consideration when facilitating outdoor programs. Our environment is dynamic, so a positive attitude towards change and the unexpected is crucial. You work in collaboration with your colleagues and you take initiative.
The ideal candidate has experience in planning and facilitating outdoor education programs. In addition to the wide range of administrative responsibilities you enjoy supervising courses and field staff to ensure quality training and programming. As a part of our management team, you actively support and role model Strathcona Park Lodge’s vision, mission and values in your work and as a community member.
Responsibilities - completed in collaboration with Managers within the Program Team:
• Email and phone correspondence with group leaders/organizers
• Writing weekly activity schedules for groups
• Planning and communicating the logistics for each group (meal numbers, invoicing, updating forms, floor plans, etc)
• Collecting and communicating medical information
• Commercial land-use reporting
• Transportation scheduling, driving groups to program locations
• Assist with instructor training, mentoring and shadowing
• Lead outdoor programs as required
• Summer programs planning/development
• Program outreach
• Conduct meetings with instructors and clients
• Represent schools and groups in management meetings and on professional and community issues
We are accepting resumes from Indigenous individuals as well as newcomers to Canada with valid work permits.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications/Competencies:
• Current 80+ hour Wilderness First Aid certificate
• CPR C (mandatory minimum, must be current for the duration of employment)
• Class 4 (Unrestricted) driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract (an asset, not a requirement)
• Certification or diploma/degree in a related discipline
• Outdoor education and/or adventure tourism experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace programs, and email and internet applications
• Problem solving, multi-tasking, team building, ethics
• Fluency in French is an asset
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$42.47 To $53.67 Hourly
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Salary Range:$42.47 To $53.67 Hourly
Please note this is a temporary position, covering a leave of absence that is estimated to last for up until January 2028.
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis.
The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks are required. One from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal.
This position requires union membership with Health Sciences Association.
All union JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked.
Job Description
Job Title: Youth Counsellor - Full Time Attendance Programs (FTAP)
Work Site: Beech Street
Program: Full-Time Attendance Programs, 180 Degrees
JJEP Benchmark: Adult, Youth and/or Child Counsellor
Grid Level: Grid 14 Paraprofessional
Reports to: Program Manager
Summary
The Youth Counsellor – FTAP provides primary supervisory and support services to the youths participating in the Full-Time Attendance Programs. Responsible for organizing and monitoring youths’ individualized day programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully the Youth Counsellor – FTAP must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties may be assigned.
• Builds and maintains a positive supportive relationship with youth in the program
• Participates fully as a member of the case management team for each youth placement
• Develops and implement intervention plans within program guidelines in consultation with other members of the case management team
• Provides individual and/or group programming aimed at addressing youth issues/needs such as communication skills, anger management, conflict resolution, and problem solving
• Provides youth with opportunities to access community resources as required
• Facilitates the self-development and skill development of youth by identifying, recruiting and developing appropriate resources, and supporting youth participation in developmental activities, i.e. life skills, work placement, academic study, community services
• Provides direct intervention with the youth when required
• Assists in personal hygiene and basic care
• Responsible for ongoing contact and liaison with probation officers who are involved with the youth
• Facilitates open communication within the case management team
• Contributes to regular reporting procedures, including ongoing case notes, incident reports, monthly progress summaries, and exit reports
• Attends meetings as required by John Howard and the Ministry of Children and Families
• Represents John Howard in the community when required by the agency and the Ministry
• Participates in managing/balancing on-site petty cash and youth work budgets
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education and Experiences
• Post-Secondary degree in counselling, child care work or a related field
• First Aid Training is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with high-risk youth in a counselling or other helping capacity required, which should include:
Counselling Skills
• Experience counselling adolescents.
• Ability and willingness to be trained in treatment issues
• Experience with life skills/job skills programming an asset
• Understanding of addiction and other abuse issues, and current treatment models
• Solid understanding of human services ethics with regard to confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
• Ability to maintain a calm professional approach in crisis situations
Case Management Skills
• Demonstrated ability working constructively and cooperatively in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with case recording practices
Other Skills and Abilities
Counsellor must:
• Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s socio-economic characteristics.
• Have the ability to form mutually respectful partnerships with persons served, their families, and their caregivers in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
• Have the ability to work with any client that is referred and accept the differences they will find among their clients.
• Have the ability to work with values and behaviours that are very different from those of the employee.
• Ensure that personal values and beliefs are not insinuated, promoted, or imposed on the clients.
• Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
• Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
• Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner, and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
• Have the understanding and the ability to support the youth’s learning experience in prescribed individual programming and treatment.
• Have basic computer and internet skills.
Other Job Requirements
• Driving is required to attend meetings and to enable contact with youth/families at home or in the community. The worker must have a valid driver's licence and access to safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
• The Youth Counsellor – FTAP may be involved in coordinating and/or participating in activities with youth, which may include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
• The Youth Counsellor – FTAP will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The Counsellor will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations and guidelines set out by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
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$47.26 To $57.84 Hourly
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This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan), and three weeks of paid vacation. Please note this is a temporary position, covering a leave of absence estimated to last until October 2027. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis.
The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets. The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks are required. One from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal.
This position requires union membership with Health Sciences Association. All union JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked.
Job Description
-Job Title: Clinical Counsellor
-Work site: Campbell River, Courtenay
-Program: Full Time Attendance Programs, 180 Degrees, Foundry CV
-Benchmark: Clinical Counsellor
-Grid level: Grid 16, Paraprofessional
-Reports to: Program Manager
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 35 hours/week
Summary
Working as part of a frontline team, develops, implements, and maintains behavioural intervention strategies and programs for clients and provides support to youth to facilitate successful living in the community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully the Clinical Counsellor must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other related duties may be assigned.
-Interviews clients to assess social, psychological, emotional, and/or behavioural issues affecting clients. Identifies core areas of concern to be addressed by counselling. Provides individual counselling as necessary.
-Identifies, assesses, and monitors clients’ needs in conjunction with other service providers, including program staff team members.
-Develops, implements, and maintains individual behavioural intervention strategies and programs to allow clients to more fully and actively participate in community life.
-Develops and implements counselling plans and interventions using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques drawn from theoretical frameworks such as family systems, solution focused, narrative, psycho-dynamic group work, and advanced group counselling techniques to resolve identified problematic behaviours.
-Adheres to the principles of Integrated Case Management and client centered services.
-Formulates and facilitates support groups in program areas for clients and/or their families as required.
-Provides consultation to those working with client cases i.e. social workers, probation officers, caregivers, other professionals, and John Howard staff.
-Liaises with and/or promotes the interests of clients with other community service providers and professionals as required.
-Regularly attends weekly internal case management meetings and participates in Integrated Case Management as needed.
-Participates in staff training sessions. Engages in prevention activities by networking, consulting, and doing public relations as required.
-Identifies crisis situations and implements interventions to deal with such episodes.
-Applies a comprehensive understanding of emotional management core issues to the development and implementation of emotional management strategies with individual youth in collaboration with the program staff team.
-Keeps current on literature and research in the field. Provides up-to-date best practice information.
-Maintains related records and prepares reports.
-Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below detail the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Education and Experience:
-Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology or a related counselling field.
-Two (2) years recent related experience which should include:
--Experience in providing crisis intervention.
-Experience working with high-risk youth with substance use issues in a counselling or other helping capacity.
Counselling Skills
-Knowledge and awareness of a wide range of individual and family counselling techniques.
-Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic service plans appropriate to the clients’ assessed needs.
-Utilize appropriate theoretical frameworks in behaviour change strategies.
-Maintain confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, and ethics in counselling practice with clients.
-Plan, facilitate, and evaluate weekly therapeutic activities for clients.
Case Management Skills
-Follow the principles of Integrated Case Management and apply these principles in practice when working with allied professionals involved with clients.
-Work collaboratively with the program counsellors to implement client service plans.
-Attend client Integrated Case Management meetings as needed.
-Provide and maintain all required reports and clinical records on clients’ behaviour and progress in the program.
-Be aware of, refer to, and utilize community resources for youth.
-Consult with and support residential staff team members in planning, monthly reporting, and general practice.
-Work cooperatively with other community service providers.
-Maintain case records as required by The John Howard Society of North Island.
-Knowledge and experience with the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth justice programming an asset.
Other Skills and Abilities
Clinical Counsellor must:
-Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
-Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
-Have the ability to accept the differences they will find among their clients.
-Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
-Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
-Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members, including referring authorities.
-Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
-Have the ability to recognize persons with special needs and make appropriate referrals.
-Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
-Have the ability and willingness to understand young offender issues and to be trained in working with offenders.
-Have the ability to work constructively within a program that promotes youth empowerment.
-Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and sensitivity in working with Indigenous and multicultural issues preferred.
-Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements
-The Clinical Counsellor must have a valid driver's licence and access to safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
-The Clinical Counsellor will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. They will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations as set out by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
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Qualifications & Experience
Experience is not required, willing to be trained, Passionate in cooking. Working as a team to ensure quality service.
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Details
Looking for someone to come and clean our centre for a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 5 days per week. 10hrs per week total. We are very flexible.
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