Youth & Elders Coordinator

Employment Status: Part-time, 1-year contract with possibility of extension
Hours: 21-hour work week
Location: Victoria, BC
Posting: External: applications accepted only by email (see below)

Located within the territory of WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Lkwungen (Songhees) and Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples, the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is the umbrella association for the 25 Friendship Centres throughout the Province of British Columbia. The BCAAFC collaboratively works to promote and deliver accessible programs and services that target urban Indigenous peoples and that support their vision of health and wellness.

We are looking for a Youth & Elders Coordinator to oversee and support the BCAAFC Provincial Indigenous Youth Council (PIYC) and Elders Council. By supporting the councils, the position helps to ensure that youth and elder voice remain integral to the operations of the BCAAFC and its 25 Friendship Centres. The Youth & Elders Coordinator is also responsible for supporting intergenerational programming that strengthens relationships between Indigenous youth and Elders.

• Has strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of elders and youth.
• Is comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations to membership, communities, and the general public, on the work of the councils
• Has strong leadership and facilitation skills in order to foster youth and elder engagement
• Has strong administrative skills – ensuring that council documentation, reports, and records are maintained and submitted
• Has strong ability to problem solve, and the ability to discern when additional support from the team may be required
• Has a demonstrated commitment to the unique needs of Indigenous community members; a strong advocate for youth, elders, and the Friendship Centres movement
• Enjoys working as part of a team, while also able to manage one's own workload with minimal direction or supervision

• Minimum four (4) years experience leading and coordinating youth and/or elders programming
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Community Development, Education, Public Administration, or Human Services
• Experience working with Indigenous community and service organizations
• Strong PC software skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Excel).
• Demonstrated communication skills – written and verbal
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, grant writing and managing program deliverables
• Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Ensure your cover letter self-identifies ancestry and your experience meeting required skills and abilities.
• Preference will be given to candidates in the lower mainland or greater Victoria area.

• This position is remote, work from home
• The selected individual must have a stable internet connection and telephone/cell phone to work from home. IT services and laptops will be supplied.
• The workweek is 21 hours, 7 hour days; some overtime compensated per the Employment Standards Act
• Occasional travel and evening/weekend work is required for this position – BC Drivers license and willingness to drive is an asset
• Must be able to provide a clear, current criminal record check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be a requirement for the successful candidate.

• Three weeks paid vacation (plus additional time off during office closure at the end of December)
• Employee health benefits plan; enrollment begins on start-date
• $39,000 starting salary
• RRSP matching of up to 8% of annual salary to a max of $8,000 per year.
• Monthly employee wellness fund

• The email subject line must include: Youth and Elders Coordinator
• The opening paragraph of the cover letter should explain why you wish to work for an Indigenous organization.
• Please note: preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Ensure your cover letter self-identifies ancestry.

Please email your resume and cover letter to:

Rebecca Lang

Human Resources and Special Projects Team Lead

rlang@bcaafc.com

Application deadline: September 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.