Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith-u2014and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description Position Purpose summary: The Children/Youth Worker coordinates activities associated with discipleship and outreach ministries to youth (for assigned age groupings) from the Church and the local community.
Accountabilities Contributes to the spiritual development of the youth in the church by mentoring, discipling, encouraging, and modelling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours
Coordinates, implements, maintains and assists in the evaluation of programs/ministries relevant to the youth of the church and the community at large; may plan and conduct creative worship services, evangelistic outreach, care programs (including on-going visitation), and Bible studies as applicable
Prays with and or leads youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits
May develop and implement appropriate leadership development programs for youth and those involved in youth leadership; recruits, orients and trains volunteer leaders.
Works in cooperation and consultation with the church’s administrative and pastoral care givers in corporate problem-solving for the benefit of the church and individuals
Knows and acts in accordance with security procedures of the church to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information




Interacts with community partners and resources to provide services to youth; may include participation on community committees
Maintains written records / logs of activities (including activity reports and statistical information)
Organises and holds fundraising events throughout the year
Performs other duties as assigned
Critical Relationship Management Internal: Participation in Youth and Community Ministry Team meetings Corps Officer, volunteers, staff.
External: Community, clients.
Managerial/Technical Responsibilities Reports directly to:
Direct reports: None.
The incumbent is responsible as a group/work leader. He/She is responsible for providing direction and checking results, but generally works along with those supervised. The incumbent manages between 1 - 6 volunteers.
Financial and Material Management The incumbent has input to and/or participates in preparing budgets with respect to the departmental budget.
Working Conditions The incumbent’s work environment is typically at Church, in community centres, camps, homes, schools and restaurants. The incumbent works in generally agreeable conditions, with the following exceptions:
Dealing with angry/upset youth and parents
Irregular hours (e.g. late nights, on-call)
Verbal abuse
The incumbent may have little to no travel required. The incumbent works on call, with unpredictable hours. The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illness due to:
Physical attacks by others
Exposure to infectious diseases
Moving objects
Risk of sport related injuries
Education, Experience and Qualifications The successful job applicant will have completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to 6 months. NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.




Experience and Knowledge Youth leadership training
Biblical studies
Immunization for Hepatitis
Vaccination against Tuberculosis
Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, experience working with children and youth.
Skills and Capabilities The performance of the job requires frequent set-up and clean up for activities, participating in sports activities, keyboarding, and occasionally transporting youth and standing. The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds. The performance of the job requires attention when teaching, giving advice/peer support, studying and planning and development.
Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $20.09 to $25.11 with a maximum of $30.13. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
Benefits flexibility at work
health and dental perks
paid vacation and sick time
RRSP’s
reasonable accommodation upon request
Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.
If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.

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📌 Childrens and Youth Ministries Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 TSA The Salvation Army TSA
📍 British Columbia