EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Quw’utsun Territory

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Supervisor

Hours & Compensation

• 24 hours per week
• Rate of Pay: $28.00/hour plus MERC (Mandatory Employment Related Costs)
• Benefits available after successful completion of the probationary period

Program Overview

The Healthy Relationships Program is a land-based, relational education initiative delivered to K–12 students across the Cowichan Valley. It is the only youth-centered violence prevention program in the region, offering teachings, stories, and tools that support young people in building respectful, safe, and accountable relationships.
Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, trauma-informed practice, and anti-colonial values, the program supports youth in navigating the complexities of growing up in a digital, fast-paced, and often high-pressure world. Facilitators co-create safe learning spaces where youth can explore topics such as bullying, consent, digital safety, emotional wellness, and cultural identity in age-appropriate and culturally respectful ways.
This role involves co-facilitating workshops, supporting curriculum development, and expanding the program’s reach across public and private schools in the Valley and neighbouring communities.

Why Join Us

Shape the Future: Support youth in developing skills for safe, accountable, and respectful relationships.
Work with Purpose: Contribute to a child- and youth-centered violence prevention initiative grounded in Indigenous teachings and anti-colonial practice.
Community Collaboration: Partner with educators, Elders, and community organizations to strengthen safety and equity.
Invest in You: Access extended health and dental coverage, RSSP contributions, paid time off, and a weekly self-care hour (following probation).

Key Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate interactive workshops for K–12 students across School District 79.
• Deliver teachings aligned with CWAVS’ values: relational accountability, cultural safety, and trauma-informed practice.
• Support youth in exploring topics such as emotional regulation, consent, digital relationality, and identity.
• Collaborate with educators, Elders, and community partners to ensure culturally grounded delivery.
• Maintain strong group boundaries and foster inclusive, respectful learning environments.
• Assist in curriculum refinement and program evaluation.
• Support youth in identifying harm, creating safety plans, and accessing community supports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education/training in a related field (e.g., child/youth care, education, social work, Indigenous studies).
• Demonstrated experience working with children and youth in group settings.
• Strong facilitation and co-facilitation skills, especially with classroom-sized groups.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth and communities.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and anti-colonial approaches.
• Ability to hold space for difficult conversations with care and cultural humility.
• Comfort with topics such as mental health, digital safety, and relational harm.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Emergency First Aid with CPR (asset).
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

CWAVS Values & Commitment

CWAVS is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples, as well as individuals from equity-seeking communities, persons with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
CWAVS also holds a human rights special program exemption under the BC Human Rights Code, which allows us to give preference to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) applicants for this position.
We welcome applicants who bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a commitment to relational healing and community accountability. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us.

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to:
📧 humanresources@cwav.org
Title: [External-Name: Application for Healthy Relationship

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.