Purchasing agent Jobs in Port Alberni, BC

The Program

At Taproot Community Support Services we are a 100 percent employee‑owned organization through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). Every employee is an owner from their first day, with a voice in shaping Taproot’s future and the opportunity to share in employee ownership dividends.

As a Certified B Corporation we harness business for good. Since 1984 we’ve grown steadily, now delivering support across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario through more than 90 contracts.

Our 700‑plus employee‑owners live by five shared values : stronger together, optimistic, embrace challenges, respect every voice, above and beyond. Guided by these principles, we deliver more than 125 community‑based services each year, walking alongside about 1,600 children, youth, families, and people with diverse abilities, with revenues exceeding $50 million.

Our Youth Residential programs provide culturally based programming, support and safe, home‑based accommodations for youth in the care of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) as well as an Indigenous funded agency (Usma). These are 24‑hour live‑in shifts providing long‑term therapeutic care for up to 3 children or youth. These programs support children or youth who have experienced a trauma, are addressing adverse childhood experiences and / or overcoming other adversities.

The Community Living programs provide essential services to adults we serve with personalized support programs that stress independence, support unique strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community.

The Position

Taproot is hiring Social Services workers to care for the individuals (adults and children and youth) within our programs in Port Alberni. We are currently hiring for the following roles, in both part‑time and full‑time capacities.

• Live‑In Workers – $505.76 per day

Live‑In Support Workers receive free room and board during scheduled work shifts and may receive breaks from the resource home, as conditions permit.

We strongly encourage qualified Indigenous – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants to apply.

In Your Role You Will

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Child & Youth Programs – successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening and provide three (3) professional references prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee‑owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength‑based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we’re building a company we’re proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website : taproot.ca.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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