YOUTH employABILITY - 8-week paid ACTIVITY LEADER program - Jan/Feb/Mar'26

YOUTH employABILITY PROGRAM - CLUB ACTIVITY LEADER

LOOKING FOR A FUN REWARDING JOB WORKING WITH KIDS?

Our 8-week FREE government funded employment program is designed to help youth aged 19 to 30 develop the skills and receive the necessary training to work as a Club Activity Leader in one of our BGC Clubs.

Participants are PAID an hourly wage during the 4-weeks of workshops/training as well as up to 4-weeks of work experience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• We provide up to 4 weeks of workshops and training, followed by up to 4 weeks of paid work and hands-on training as a Club Activity Leader
• Super fun workplace full of laughter, excitement and enthusiasm
• Short commute as we have 11 local Clubs in North Vancouver, South Vancouver, East Vancouver, Mt. Pleasant, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Delta, City of Langley, Tsawwassen and Ladner
• Funding for transit costs and interview clothing
• Paid certificate training like First Aid, WHMIS, Superhost, etc.
• Build skills and get a chance to secure ongoing employment with the opportunity for advancement
• $$$ Completion bonus available $$$

ABOUT YOU (ARE YOU ELIGIBLE)?

• 19 to 30 years old (inclusive)
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee status
• Ability to pass a criminal record with vulnerable sector check
• Eager to gain new skills, acquire work experience and land a permanent job
• Interested in working with kids of various ages
• Prepared to plan a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing and able to complete 20 hours of online training required for the work experience placement
• Work experience placement as an Activity Leader at a BGC Club will likely be from 2pm to 6pm Monday through Wednesday and 2pm to 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays
• Live in the Great Vancouver Regional District, preferably close to or within a reasonable commute of North Vancouver, South Vancouver, East Vancouver, Mt. Pleasant, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Delta, City of Langley, Tsawwassen and Ladner
• The Youth employABILITY Program is NOT suited to youth taking a break from school and who will be returning back to school full-time upon completion of the program.
• Please note that participants will need to attend some in-person workshops and one-to-one appointments at our North Delta location (11861 88th Avenue, Delta) if they live within a reasonable commute to our offices.

DAY IN A LIFE OF A CLUB ACTIVITY LEADER INCLUDES:

• Indoor & outdoor sports
• Arts & crafts
• Games & activities
• Educational & steam programs
• Daytrips to local fun spots

HOW TO APPLY?

Apply on Eventbrite. Please note that your application on Eventbrite is NOT confirmation of being registered and scheduled to attend the program. If you DON'T receive a callback from one of our staff then your application has been placed on a waitlist and we will ONLY contact you if/when a seat becomes available.

If you have further questions or need more information, please phone: 604-591-9262 ext.117 or email: youthemployment@bgcbc.ca