Ready to make an impact with our dedicated team? Dive into a journey of purpose and impact with SOS! SOS is a volunteer-based non-profit organization meeting the needs of and improving the lives of District 69 residents since 1968. SOS provides more than 20 local programs and services to all ages, including programs that meet basic needs and promote healthy living and social connections.
Join our Child, Youth and Family Program Team and help create a space where children, youth, and families feel seen, supported, and inspired. As a team member, you’ll bring warmth, creativity, and care to every interaction—organizing meals, games, arts and crafts, and meaningful activities that build confidence, connection, and joy. If you believe in the power of community and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
As an SOS Team member, you will enjoy:
- Benefits: including health, vision, dental, group life and disability insurance, and RRSP matching
- 2 weeks’ vacation, increasing to 3 weeks after 2 years of employment.
- Paid sick leave, in addition to 5 days paid BC sick leave.
- 4 paid bonus days off: 1 on your birthday, 2 at Christmas, and 1 at Easter.
- Dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides support and assists in planning and facilitating early years TICTAC, Kids Movement (Grades 4-6), Family Night, and Youth group programs (Gr.7-8-School Night Out and Gr.9-12–Youth Open Space) which includes:
- Planning and preparing snacks and meals for programs.
- Planning and facilitating arts, crafts, and activities for the program.
- Setup and cleanup of room for activities and meals and can include fieldtrips.
- Builds and promotes engagement and positive development through active involvement, healthy relationship building and boundaries with participants, positive mentorship and well-developed communication skills.
- Ensures the goals and objectives of the program are met within a team environment.
Qualifications:
- At least one-year previous related experience in program delivery. A related degree or certificate in social services or related discipline is preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and program development.
- Excellent communication and healthy relationship building skills and boundaries.
Hours of Work: 31 hours per week, Monday-Thursday- split shifts, evenings and may include weekends as required.
Compensation: $21- $23 per hour (+ Benefits); dependent on qualifications and experience.
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Deadline: As soon as the position is filled.
Note: Offer of Employment contingent on references, Police Information Check and provincial Criminal Record Check required.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Child, Youth and Family Programs Manager,
Society of Organized Services (SOS),
PO Box 898, 245 Hirst Avenue West,
Parksville, BC V9P 2G9.
Email: adminsupport@sosd69.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
