Job Title:

Youth and Education Coordinator

Company:

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Location:

Victoria , BC

Closing Date:

June 2, 2025


(NOC 42201)

Company operating name: BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC).

Address: 551 Chatham Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 1E1.

Job duties:

  • BCAAFC’s Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council – coordinates all aspects of the Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC) meetings and serves as the secretariat for PAYC, including:
    • Coordinating updates to the terms of reference.
    • Co-chairing/stewarding PAYC meetings in a mentorship role.
    • Supporting PAYC members in planning the agenda for meetings.
    • Serving as the liaison between BCAAFC staff and PAYC.
    • Coordinating travel and accommodations for PAYC members.
    • Processing honoraria and travel claims.
    • Managing budget on behalf of PAYC.
    • Supporting recruitment of new members and providing orientation and on-boarding to new members.
    • Working with BCAAFC communications department to promote and extend the reach of PAYC.
    • Supporting PAYC with their projects and initiatives.
    • Providing conflict management support to PAYC members as needed.
    • Staffing support and chaperone when PAYC is attending external events such as Annual General Meetings, Membership Meetings, trainings, and conferences.
    • Planning events, including in-person PAYC meetings, workshops, and trainings.
    • Developing UAYC: Youth Engagement Funding Proposals.
    • Working within program budgets to meet program deliverables.
    • Coordinating with other members of the BCAAFC team to ensure the meaningful inclusion of PAYC in BCAAFC business.
  • Gathering Our Voices – provides staff support at the Gathering Our Voices (GOV) youth leadership conference hosted by BCAAFC annually, including:
    • Serving as the point person for PAYC at GOV.
    • Helping ensure that PAYC plays a key role in the planning of GOV.
    • Supporting PAYC members in their hosting duties at GOV (writing speaking notes, assisting in the procurement of the PAYC legacy gift).
  • Education Programs – manages all aspects of two educational funding programs (The First Citizens Fund Student Bursary Program and The Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP), including:
    • Ongoing intake of new applicants to the program.
    • Reviewing and approving applicants.
    • Overseeing data collection and management.
    • Creating and overseeing program budgets.
    • Tracking scholarship disbursement for financial record keeping.
    • Overseeing promotion of the funds to eligible people.
    • Managing communication with potential applicants.
    • Working with finance department to process payment of funds to eligible applicants.
    • Providing summary information for funder and stakeholder reports.
    • Engaging in project management for the development of a student access portal and database.

Terms of employment: Permanent and full-time.

The language of work: English.

Wage: $34.62 per hour.

Benefits: Extended health and dental, short- and long-term disability insurance, RRSP matching program (up to 8%). Benefits are 50% employee paid.

Skills requirements:

  • Required education:
  • Completion of a college or university program in Social Work or Child and Youth Care or Youth Development or Community Development or Education or a related field or the equivalent in work experience.
  • Required work experience and skills:
  • Substantial work experience in youth-driven work working on youth-related projects.
  • Must be able to provide a clear, current criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check.
  • Substantial experience working with the Indigenous community and service organizations, with a strong understanding of the importance of local protocols.
  • Strong leadership skills are crucial for guiding the Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC) and facilitating youth engagement.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for liaising with youth, colleagues, funders, and stakeholders.
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in budget management.
  • Strong PC software skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Excel).
  • Proficiency in collecting and analyzing data to track program outcomes and to generate reports for funders and stakeholders.

TO APPLY:

Contact information to apply for the job: rlang@bcaafc.com





Posted 2024-11-18








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