The Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) delivers programs and services through a lens of reconciliation, as we have been doing since the inception of the PGNFC for the past 50+ years. A key component of this journey is ensuring the voices of each person is heard and included in our trauma informed and culturally dynamic approach; this perspective is critical to reconciliation. We respect and honour people's stories as they share their experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in the direction we are taking as an organization; we view this as a strengths-based process, where we build upon the multitude and diversity of existing strengths.

"We are a dynamic and compassionate team facilitating individual, family, and community growth, well-being and mutual understanding through the "power of friendship".

You have knowledge of employment, training and job placement.

You enjoy employment related facilitation to Youth.

Join our integrated services team as a:

Program Facilitator - Full-Time

Starting Point Youth Employment Readiness

You are a proven facilitator with experience in program implementation and instruction. This role works with the Employment Centre Counsellor to accept referrals into the program and collaborate on follow up activities; coordinates with internal/external community resources to support our clients; completes all reporting items, including intake, exit forms and narrative reports and provides Client support and advocacy.

Qualifications include:

• Post secondary Diploma combined with related and proven experience in employment training field
• Certification or demonstrated experience as a life skills coach, employment trainer, job placement or employment counsellor
• Proven experience in a facilitation capacity
• Understanding of the Youth Employment Program and a knowledge of the applicable job readiness requirements for the local job market

• Awareness of community services, resources, and systems
• Relationships with local employers to support participant training and job placement
• Experience in working with Aboriginal groups/communities in a cultural context
• Proficiency in written and verbal communications
• Demonstrated knowledge of community-based employment supports and the local and regional job markets
• Knowledge of application of service standards as per accreditation bodies
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele on an individual and group basis
• Ability to undergo a successful criminal record search prior to starting in position
• Our starting wage is $20.04/Hr. - $22.04/Hr. based on qualifications and experience

To apply, please visit our website at https://pgnfc.prevueaps.com to submit a resume and cover before April 16, 2024.

Prince George Native Friendship Center

1600 Third Avenue, Prince George BC