Activity Program Worker (Community Subsector)

Employment status: Permanent part-time

Days of work: Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)

Start date: October 2026; date to be determined

Other information: Stats off without pay. Percentage in lieu.

Job summary

The focus of the Activity program is to provide life skills training opportunities, and to encourage social connection and peer support for referred clients with lived experience of mental illness, through preparing and sharing a meal together, recreational activities, such as outings, picnics and gardening. Program members are encouraged to participate in all areas of the program, such as planning, preparing and cleanup of the lunches, as well as planning the garden, the outings, and other activities.

Wage Rate: $29.62 per hour

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

- Grade 12
- Mental Health Worker Program or Long-Term Care Aide or recent, related experience of two or more years or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Class V BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
- Valid Level 1 First Aid Certificate, CPR and Food Protected
- Current Criminal Record Check
- Knowledge of mental health and substance use issues





Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues
- Experience working with diverse groups of people
- Ability to respectfully and patiently listen to people in crisis
- Intermediate computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in individuals
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with individuals
- Accountability/decision making skills
- Person centered, solution focused, trauma informed approach
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Problem solving, de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and physically demanding environment, assessing and changing priorities as needed
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Other duties as required

Competition expiry: August 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm - late applications will not be accepted Submit resume and cover letter via email, or in person, to: Marnie Jensen, Executive Director

Pay: $29.62 per hour

Work Location: In person

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