Activity Worker

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 Safe
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: September 15, 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