The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society and, through the Maa- nulth First Nations Final Agreement, is a modern treaty Nation operating with a government-to- government relationship with Canada and the province of British Columbia. As a Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government continues to promote education and community programs that enhance Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ identity. This is a Term position starting July 4, 2025, and ending on August 22, 2025.
Position Summary
The Department of Huuḥtakšiiḥinʔaała is seeking enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Summer Program Assistants to support the delivery of non-licensed, land and culture-based summer day programming for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ children and youth aged 7–16. Working alongside the Summer Program Lead, Assistants will help deliver daily activities, supervise children and youth, and promote a safe and inclusive environment grounded in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ values.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in childcare, cultural education, and land-based learning while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Summer Program Lead in delivering daily activities, both indoors and outdoors
- Supervise children and youth during crafts, games, meals, outings, and free play
- Promote a welcoming, respectful, and culturally safe environment for all participants
- Assist with set-up and clean-up of activity spaces and materials
- Participate in outings and maintain required supervision ratios
- Build positive relationships with children and youth, role modeling kind and respectful behavior
- Assist with documenting attendance, incidents, and daily reports as required
- Participate in training sessions and daily team debriefs
- Follow all safety procedures, maintain daily logs and tracking sheets
- Support programming across various age groups as assigned
Qualifications
Training, Education and Experience
- Responsible Adult Certification preferred (ECEA, ECE, or Diploma/Bachelor of CYC an asset)
- Experience working with children and youth in a group setting (ages 7–16 preferred)
- Comfortable working outdoors in active and varied environmental conditions
- Willingness to learn about and incorporate Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ values and teachings
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Valid First Aid & CPR-C (or willingness to obtain before starting date)
- Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector clearance (Criminal Records Review)
- Class 4 Driver’s License considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills and ability to share those with youth
- Strong communication skills, written and oral
- Strong reporting skills
- Computer application skills including MS Office
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload
- Integrity and professionalism
- Lifestyle consistent with the importance and responsibilities of the position
- Ability to identify crisis situations and help
- Mediation and conflict management
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Demonstrate tact, discretion, and sound judgement
- Ability to work adjusting schedules and overtime when required
- Ability to carry out a variety of physically demanding duties
- Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture and protocols
Working Conditions
- Indoor and outdoor locations including forest and shoreline settings
- High-energy and active program environment requiring regular movement and supervision
- May include occasional early mornings, late pick-ups, or overnight trips as part of camp or land-based learning
- Collaborative, tea-oriented workplace with a strong emphasis on cultural safety and community connection
