Employment: 

Indigenous Youth Worker

 

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Prince George, British Columbia

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Full-time

𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼: Youth Team Lead / Program Manager

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗝𝗦

Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society is dedicated to reducing the number of Indigenous people in conflict with the law by supporting culturally grounded, restorative, preventative, and responsive justice services.

We work with Indigenous youth, families, justice partners, community organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers to support healing, accountability, reconnection, and safer pathways forward.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲

The Indigenous Youth Worker provides direct support to Indigenous youth who may be in crisis, in conflict with the law, at risk of justice involvement, or in need of culturally safe support.

This role includes one-to-one support, group programming, referrals, advocacy, documentation, restorative justice support, and coordination with community partners.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, organized, culturally aware, trauma-informed, and able to build strong relationships with youth, families, community partners, Elders, and justice-system stakeholders.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

The Indigenous Youth Worker will:

- Provide culturally safe drop-in and scheduled support to Indigenous youth.

- Support youth who are experiencing crisis, instability, conflict, or justice involvement.

- Assist with intake, file opening, file closing, documentation, and case notes.

- Help develop and track individualized Healing Plans.

- Support youth participation in Restorative Justice Circles, cultural programming, and community-based supports.

- Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities, workshops, cultural activities, and one-to-one support sessions.

- Assess youth needs and make appropriate referrals to housing, counselling, education, employment, health, mental health, addictions, cultural, and legal/community supports.

- Advocate for youth in a respectful and professional manner.

- Build and maintain positive working relationships with youth, families, schools, justice partners, service providers, and community organizations.

- Help organize completion ceremonies, feasts, recognition events, or other culturally appropriate acknowledgements.

- Prepare monthly summaries, statistics, and year-end reporting as required.

- Maintain confidentiality, accurate records, and professional boundaries.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The ideal candidate will have:

- Diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Criminology, Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Experience working with Indigenous youth, families, or communities.

- Understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, intergenerational trauma, colonial impacts, and culturally grounded healing approaches.

- Knowledge of restorative justice, youth justice, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and community-based supports.

- Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Ability to remain calm, respectful, and professional in crisis or conflict situations.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, digital files, and basic data entry.

- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is an asset.

- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required as a condition of employment.

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀

We are looking for someone who is:

- Youth-centred and culturally respectful.

- Grounded, reliable, and emotionally steady.

- Strong at building trust.

- Organized with good attention to detail.

- Able to balance compassion with accountability.

- Comfortable working with youth in complex life situations.

- Able to work with Elders, families, schools, justice partners, and service providers.

- Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

- Flexible, practical, and willing to learn.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This position pays $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, cultural knowledge, justice-sector experience, and demonstrated ability to support Indigenous youth in a professional setting.

𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸

Because this position works directly with youth and may involve supporting vulnerable individuals, the successful candidate must complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

- This position is subject to satisfactory performance, compliance with PGUAJS policies, and continued program funding.

- The successful candidate must complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

- The successful candidate must maintain confidentiality and comply with all PGUAJS privacy, safety, and professional conduct requirements.

- Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

Please submit a resume outlining your experience working with youth, Indigenous communities, restorative justice, social services, or related fields.

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

 

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁

Email: adultjustice@pguajs.ca

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Administrative Assistant

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𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

 

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Prince George, British Columbia

 

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Full-time

 

𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲: $23.50 to $28.45 per hour, depending on experience

 

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼: Executive Director / Operations Manager

 

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗝𝗦

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Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society is dedicated to reducing the number of Indigenous people in conflict with the law by supporting culturally grounded, restorative, preventative, and responsive justice services.

We work with Indigenous people, families, justice partners, community organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers to support healing, accountability, reconnection, and safer pathways forward.

 

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲

 

The Administrative Assistant supports the smooth day-to-day operation of Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society by providing front desk, clerical, administrative, communication, and office support.

This role is often the first point of contact for clients, visitors, community members, vendors, and partner organizations. The successful candidate will be professional, welcoming, organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple administrative tasks with care and confidentiality.

 

The Administrative Assistant will support the Executive Director, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, program staff, and broader team with office coordination, document preparation, meeting support, communications, supplies, records, and general administrative duties.

 

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

 

The Administrative Assistant will:

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• Greet walk-in visitors in a friendly, respectful, and professional manner.

• Serve as a first point of contact for clients, community members, vendors, and service providers.

• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and general inquiries to the appropriate staff member.

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

• Monitor and manage office supplies, equipment, and general office inventory.

• Support the Executive Director, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and program staff with administrative tasks.

• Format documents, letters, forms, reports, and other materials as required.

• Convert documents between file types, including PDF to Word and Word to PDF.

• Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and meeting materials.

• Support preparation for Board meetings, staff meetings, community meetings, and special events.

• Prepare meeting rooms, arrange refreshments when required, and help ensure meetings are organized and ready.

• Take minutes at staff meetings or other meetings as assigned.

• Assist with filing, scanning, photocopying, digital records, and general document management.

• Coordinate staff travel arrangements when required, including transportation and accommodation support.

• Assist with preparation for conferences, gatherings, meetings, and organizational events.

• Maintain confidentiality, accurate records, and professional boundaries.

• Support a clean, safe, respectful, and welcoming office environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

𝗤𝘂a𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

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The ideal candidate will have:

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• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Administrative assistant certificate, office administration training, or related education is an asset.

• Two to three years of clerical, reception, office administration, or front desk experience is preferred.

• Experience working with Indigenous organizations, non-profits, justice services, social services, or community-based organizations is an asset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce professional documents.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Knowledge of general office equipment, digital filing, email, and basic data entry.

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is an asset.

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment.

 

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀

 

We are looking for someone who is:

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• Friendly, welcoming, and professional.

• Organized with strong attention to detail.

• Reliable, punctual, and efficient.

• Calm and respectful when dealing with clients, visitors, and staff.

• Able to manage competing priorities in a busy office environment.

• Comfortable answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling general inquiries.

• Strong at written communication, formatting, and document preparation.

• Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Flexible, practical, and willing to learn.

• Culturally respectful and able to work with Indigenous clients, Elders, families, staff, and community partners.

 

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

 

This position pays $23.50 to $28.45 per hour, depending on education, office administration experience, non-profit experience, cultural knowledge, communication skills, and demonstrated ability to support a professional office environment.

 

𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸

 

Because this position may involve contact with clients, youth, families, vulnerable individuals, confidential records, and sensitive organizational information, the successful candidate must complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

 

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

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• This position is subject to satisfactory performance, compliance with PGUAJS policies, and continued program funding.

• The successful candidate must complete and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

• The successful candidate must maintain confidentiality and comply with all PGUAJS privacy, safety, and professional conduct requirements.

• Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

 

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

 

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.

 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

 

Please submit a resume outlining your administrative, reception, office support, non-profit, community service, or related experience.

 

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁

 

Email: admin@pguajs.ca