Careers

DATE: January 13, 2026
JOB TITLE: Employment Specialist
PROGRAM: Foundry Works & Education
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is currently looking for an Employment Specialist who supports youth in achieving their education and employment goals through a strengths-based, person-centered approach. This role provides personalized career guidance, skills development, and barrier reduction, ensuring that each client’s unique strengths, interests, and abilities are recognized and actively fostered. The Employment Specialist collaborates with clients, employers, and community partners to create inclusive and accessible opportunities, facilitate workplace and educational accommodations, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. By maintaining consistent, ongoing support and engagement, the Employment Specialist empowers youth to successfully transition into the labour market and participate in their communities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify each client’s strengths, interests, abilities, and aspirations.
• Supports youth in achieving employment and post-secondary education goals, including retention, re-engagement, and successful transitions into training, college, university, trades, and adult learning programs.
• Use motivational interviewing and strengths-based techniques to empower clients and build self-confidence.
• Partner with clients to co-create Employment Action Plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
• Regularly review and adjust plans in response to client progress, feedback, and changing circumstances.
• Support youth to access, transition into, and remain engaged in post-secondary education, training, and trades programs.
• Assist youth with navigating applications, registration, course planning, funding, and program transitions.
• Collaborate with post-secondary institutions, training providers, and education partners to reduce barriers and support retention.
• Advocate for academic and training accommodations related to mental health, disability, or life circumstances.
• Facilitate workshops and one-on-one sessions on pre-employment skills, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation.
• Provide access to resources and opportunities for skill-building, including volunteer placements, job shadowing, and training programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers, community agencies, and service providers to expand opportunities for youth.
• Promote EDI principles in all outreach and partnership activities, ensuring diverse representation and inclusive practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience
• Diploma in a related human/social service field
• Minimum one (1) year recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in career development, client outreach, group facilitation, individual employment/career counseling, and portfolio development
• Experience supporting youth with mental health and substance use challenges

Additional Requirements:
• Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular full-time; 35 hours per week
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: $29.17/hour
Grid Level: 12
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled
Submit Applications to: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and upholds equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, including queer, trans, and two-spirit individuals. We recognize systemic inequalities and our own privilege, and we are committed to reducing bias and removing barriers in our hiring process. We welcome feedback from all applicants.

CC: Local Union Chair; Reception

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☒ EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE: February 4, 2026
PROGRAM: Foundry Ridge-Meadows
POSITION: Youth Peer Support Worker
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

YOUTH PEER SUPPORT WORKER

Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry’s reach.

The Youth Peer Support (YPS) Worker participates as a member of the Foundry Centre team. Drawing on their own lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges, the YPS worker helps youth and young adults with enhancing their health and wellness, service navigation, and resource information and connects them with Foundry and/or community resources.

The YPS worker offers peer-based mentoring and emotional support and works collaboratively with youth, their families and members of the care team. An ability to support neurodiverse, gender and sexually diverse, Indigenous, racialized, rural and remote, or youth and young adults with physical disabilities as a peer would be considered an asset. This position assists with the delivery of drop-in services and outreach activities, offering support both on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting. The YPS worker acts as an advocate and role model, helping young people and their families recognize that with hope, recovery is possible.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plays a key role in ensuring that the centre offers a safe, welcoming, inclusive and youth-friendly environment.
• Establishes a purposeful relationship with young people and supports their engagement and participation in centre services.
• Provides guidance and assistance with employment and post-secondary needs, including support with the Foundry Works & Education Program.
• Assists youth with the activities of daily living including time management, organization and interpersonal communication.
• Accompanies youth to appointments in the community.
• Develops, leads or co-facilitates group services to promote skill development and mental health and substance use recovery and relapse prevention.
• Coordinates, participates in or assists with planning recreation and social activities.
• Provides support to aid with reducing youth’s distress, improve or maintain functioning and enable independence and active participation.
• Works collaboratively with team members to meet pre-established goals and objectives, facilitates recovery-based peer support meetings and activities.
• Works collaboratively with centre staff, community and hospital-based teams to build relationships between youth, families and systems to enhance the awareness of youth and family needs.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation in electronic medical records and data systems including service information, progress reports and notes, and care plans.
• Participates in team meetings, case conferences and organizational initiatives.
• Works as a liaison between the Foundry centre, the youth accessing the centre and the Youth Peer Engagement Coordinator on the Foundry Central Office team.
• Participates in various knowledge exchange and learning opportunities facilitated by Foundry Central Office

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience
• Diploma in a related human / social service field with a minimum of one-year relevant experience working with youth and young adults with mental health and/or substance use issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Lived experience of mental illness and/or substance use, completion of, or eligible for completion of a recognized youth peer support training program, and willing to self-identify and share experience of recovery.

Additional Requirements:
• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with young people and family members.
• Knowledge of peer support practices and recovery.
• Empathic and compassionate, with good listening skills and creative thinking and a willingness to share one’s own story to facilitate and support recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and recognize changes in youth and communicate those changes to others on the care team.
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.
• High degree of self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and able to advocate for self and others.
• Broad knowledge of social, mental health and substance use services available in the community.
• Knowledge of systemic issues and risk factors facing minority groups including LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous youth and young adults.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills, ability to gather and process information to support the organization and its team.
• Well-developed communication skills, ability to speak, listen and write clearly, thoroughly and professionally.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, accountability, reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative, as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills: experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 20 hours per week until May 11, 2027; or until the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first. Candidate must be available to work evening shifts, with availability until 7:00 p.m.
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: starting at $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Submit Applications to: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within the Agency.

CC: Local Union Chair; Reception

☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE: November 28, 2025
PROGRAM: The Club
POSITION: Mental Health Facilitator
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is currently looking for a temporary full-time Mental Health Facilitator within our Mental Health Services – The Clubhouse program. In this position, the Mental Health Facilitator will have the opportunity to plan, prepare and facilitate various programs within the Club setting that empowers members and promotes autonomy in their recovery journey. This includes but is not limited to developing programs that promote vocational/life skills and social/leisure activities.

The Clubhouse program is a voluntary referral-based program for adults 18+ living with a mental health issue in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. The clubhouse operates under a psychosocial rehabilitation model that supports members to learn and adopt healthy coping strategies, connect with their peers and increase involvement in their community through resource building.

The club is a safe and non-judgemental space for individuals to navigate their mental health challenges and discover wellness tools on their journey to recovery and mental wellness. The club creates opportunities for people to develop skills, build confidence and improve quality of life in areas of personal life, pre-employment, employment, education and leisure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience
• 2-year diploma in a mental health discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with persons who have chronic and persistent mental health issues.
• Experience in group facilitation: recreation, life skills, vocational.
• A strong understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation and a certificate would be an asset.

Additional Requirements:
• Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team and practice the Team Approach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client outcome measurement, client information management, and client file management.
• Proficient with current office technology, familiarity with case management programs and documentation models such as SOAP
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the socio-economic and cultural background of the service population.
• Must be able to efficiently and effectively manage work time, energy and stress levels while maintaining healthy client boundaries

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 35 hours per week; generally, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional evening shifts as required throughout the month, (12:00 pm – 7:00 pm) This is a temporary full-time position effective until the return of incumbent.
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Submit Applications to: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and upholds equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, including queer, trans, and two-spirit individuals. We recognize systemic inequalities and our own privilege, and we are committed to reducing bias and removing barriers in our hiring process. We welcome feedback from all applicants.

CC: Local Union Chair; Reception

☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE: June 9, 2025
SERVICE AREA: Mental Health Services
PROGRAM: Community Living Support
POSITION: Community Support Worker
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Our Community Living Support program provides one on one support to individuals living with mental health challenges. We focus on the direct needs of individuals and support them realizing their full potential and achieving independence.
In this full time (35 hours per week) position, our Community Support Worker will be responsible for supporting clients with severe and persistent mental health issues to live independently within the community. The majority of the work is done with clients in their home and/or within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
• Minimum of a two-year diploma or degree in a social services related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience working with adults living with mental health issues.
• Knowledge of the principles of psycho-social rehabilitation.

Additional Requirements:
• Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Position requires Union Membership.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Facilitating life skills training that includes teaching of self-care, home management, community management and social leisure skills.
• Assisting clients in gaining necessary knowledge of available services within the community, how to access services independently, and how to advocate for self.
• Assist client in gaining the skills necessary to successfully acquire appropriate living accommodations.
• Providing assistance navigating a variety of environments such as home, grocery stores, banks, etc.
• Providing updates to the clients’ Primary Therapist to fulfill case conferencing expectations as per the Individual Services Plan Agreement.
• Advocating/liaising on behalf of the client to deal with any concerns/issues at hand, as required.
• Supporting clients by referring pertinent issues to the client’s Primary Therapist at Mental Health, (e.g. medication, suicidal ideations, family concerns, changes in client’s functioning level).

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: Starting at $27.54/hour
Grid Level: 11
Application Deadline: Positions will remain open until filled
Submit Applications to: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

☒ INTERNAL POSTING
☒ EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE: December 5, 2025
PROGRAM: Elyra Counselling program
POSITION: Clinical Counsellor
LOCATION: Maple Ridge, BC

Cythera Transition House Society’s Elyra Counselling program offers comprehensive clinical counselling services that focus on supporting women+ (inclusive of trans, non-binary folx and cis-women). For over 30 years, Cythera has been a trusted leader in the community, supporting those impacted by gender-based violence and providing education to other professionals. Rooted in our longstanding commitment and trusted presence in the community, Elyra Counselling expands the agency’s impact by offering general clinical counselling services and reducing financial barriers to these services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver individual counselling to clients in accordance with program guidelines and agency policies

• Facilitate group counselling

• Provide a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to care

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records

• Participate in supervision, consultation, and professional development

• Facilitate educational workshops about intimate partner violence, abuse, sexualized violence and gender-based violence

• Work within third party program guidelines, ex. Crime Victims Assistance Program

• Adherent to ethical guidelines and professional standards

• Maintain and update skills and knowledge to remain current with ongoing developments in the field

• Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:
• Master’s degree in counselling psychology, with a minimum of five years of recent related clinical experience
• Registration with a relevant professional association, such as the BCACC or CCPA

Additional Requirements:
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Position requires Union Membership.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed, client-centered care frameworks, particularly in the context of intimate partner violence, complex relationships, and post-abuse recovery.

• Effective communication and public speaking abilities, to facilitate community education related to gender-based violence, abuse prevention, and support services.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate excellent organization and time-management skills

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision but to work effectively in a team setting.

• Capacity to foster effective working relationships with other professionals and systems that clients interact with

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Temp part-time; 28 hours per week until March 31, 2026 or until return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first
Wage/Salary: starting at $44.54/hour
Grid Level: 16-P
Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Submit Applications to: Nichole – nichole.o@cythera.ca

Our successful candidate will be aware of and embrace cultural diversity, demonstrating the ability to support all individuals with dignity and respect. Cythera believes in equal opportunity employment and preference is given to those with lived experience and who come from marginalized populations.