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The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50 years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person are heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honor people's stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the "power of friendship".

You are passionate about supporting Young Adults, to heighten their abilities towards interdependent living, facilitating community, cultural and social connectedness.

Come join our Youth Services Team as a :

Community Recreation Worker

Full Time Permanent ($32 / hr. to $37 / hr.)

You have extensive knowledge of the health and social determinants impacting Indigenous Young Adults who may have been in care and are receiving Post Majority Services. The position provides direction to the Post Majority Team and supports youth engaging in the Program by facilitating community connections and opportunities. The Community Recreation Worker works in a team environment and is expected to provide specific support to Young Adults who are housed in our supportive housing program. Specifically, this role provides day-to-day support, facilitates cultural and community connections, crisis support, and recreational opportunities. This program is designed to meet the individual needs of each Young Adult starting from where they are in their personal and cultural journey. This program is for Dalkelh Young Adults between the ages of 19 and 26 years. This position is full-time.

Qualifications include :

• Combined education and training with related experience in the youth care
• Willingness and ability to work with Young Adults to be supported in identifying developing and strengthening their cultural identity and their own life plan
• Awareness of Dalkelh Culture, community services, resources, and systems; Mentor and model effective techniques and interventions with young adults
• Experience in working with Indigenous groups / communities in a cultural context
• Certification, First Aid, Class 4 Driver's License, Crisis Prevention Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Food Safe; are required but will consider applicants willing to achieve after hire
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search

Preference will be given to applicants of Canadian Indigenous ancestry. We encourage all candidates to self-identify. Our process is protected by the BC Human Rights Tribunal under Non-Profit Exemption.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at to submit a resume and cover letter on or before May 4, 2025

Prince George Native Friendship Centre