Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.
CNH Youth Services Summer Jobs Pool
Please note that CNH Youth Services has multiple summer positions available. Applicants to any of these positions may be offered interviews for the other positions in this pool if their skills and experience fit the required job responsibilities.
Program Overview
The Summer Youth Program Leader will offer youth between the ages of 10-18 years the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities that promote positive physical and mental health, creativity, and pro-social behaviors. Activities include: recreation and sport, group games, arts and crafts, field trips, volunteer/leadership skill development, grade 8 transition and post-secondary exploration. The Program Leader will assist in the development, organization, implementation, and leadership of this program under the supervision of the Summer Program Leader and the Youth Services Program Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and supervision of a diverse set of engaging recreational activities for youth between the ages of 10-18 years
- Assist in responding to the shifting needs and assets among youth in programming post-pandemic
- Work collaboratively as part of the Youth Services Team and support the work of volunteers and co-workers
- Assist in developing promotional and informational material to communicate to participants and parents
- Understand and follow health and safety recommendations to ensure a safe environment for the program
- Assist in record keeping for attendance and program summaries as required for program evaluation
- Organize, clean and maintain equipment, program space and office space
- Develop activities that promote positive physical and mental health, creativity, and pro-social behaviors
- Other duties assigned as needed
Level of Education
Secondary or post-secondary education with an interest in youth and social work, recreation, counselling, and/or educational studies
Preferred Qualifications and Assets
- Previous experience in leading and planning youth focused programming and workshops
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Interest or experience in working with social issues such as racism, drug and alcohol misuse, 2SLGBTQI inclusion, mental health, climate change, sexual health/identity, healthy relationships, consent, and bullying, etc.
- Understanding of specific issues facing youth today
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of community resources and services in Renfrew-Collingwood
- High Five Certificate or others that provide skills and knowledge to effectively work with children and youth
- Mental Health First Aid
Eligibility
- Applicant must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Before starting their work, staff must have a valid first aid certificate
- Cleared Criminal Record Search
Job Details
Salary: $20.25/hour
Term: June 22, 2026 – August 29, 2026 (10 weeks)
Schedule: 30 hours/week, Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, mainly between the hours of 10am-5pm
Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood House (5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC)
Application Process
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Maja Kovac
Youth Programs Manager
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9
Email: mkovac@cnh.bc.ca
Please quote reference #YS11-26-02
Closing Date: Friday, May 27, 2026
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
We thank all individuals who apply for this position and will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly. No phone calls please.