Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Type: Part-Time

Term: Temporary

Duration: April 13th, 2026 - September 4th, 2026

Department: Psychosocial and Adult Services

Pay: Range 4, $53,552 - $70,287

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About Us

The BC Centre for Ability (BCCFA) provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth with special needs and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life, on their own terms has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families, since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.

In 2024 BCCFA was named as the lead agency to implement a Foundry centre in Burnaby, in collaboration with community members and community agencies. Foundry centres serve young people aged 12-24 and provide physical and sexual health care, mental health and substance use care, work and education services, and peer supports. Development is underway with a goal to open by 2027. Foundry centre development involves significant engagement with community members, particularly young people and their families.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Psychosocial and Adult Services, the Engagement Coordinator will be involved in the community engagement components of developing Foundry Burnaby. In collaboration with other team members, the Engagement Coordinator is responsible for connecting with young people and their families, helping promote the Foundry Burnaby at various community events which may also involve coordinating youth volunteers, and contributing to the development of strong advisory committees to guide the development of services in the community. This role may also involve support of fundraising events and engagement with potential donors to Foundry Burnaby, including presentions to local community groups. The ideal candidate has some experience living, working, engaging with services, or going to school in Burnaby.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement activation activities for booth at community events, attend community events throughout the summer (evening and weekend work will be required), run activation activities at Foundry information booth, and provide information to community members about Foundry development, upcoming services, and capital campaign.
• Coordinate youth volunteers to support Foundry booth at community events.
• Promote public awareness and support for the program by helping to develop and deliver public presentations as needed.
• Support two advisory committees (youth and families) to bring youth and family voices, opinions, and lived experiences to the broader decision-making process for implementing services in the community.
• Establish rapport and build positive relationships with youth and their families, including youth with varying levels of mental wellness, substance use concerns, and complex health and social needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cultural safety, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• Knowledge of systemic issues and risk factors facing minority groups, including LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous youth and young adults.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement and participation of youth and families in focus groups, surveys, research, evaluation, and other opportunities to further build capacity and leadership.
• Perform administrative functions, including writing reports, producing documents and presentations, leading or supporting policy development, and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Support Foundry project with other duties as required.
• Deliver services with a high degree of self-awareness, confidentiality, and a clear understanding of personal and role-specific limits and boundaries.
• Work independently, show initiative, and be part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of basic computers (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays as needed for events.
• Ability to transport booth supplies including tent, folding table, and Foundry materials.
• Ability to travel around Burnaby by personal vehicle or transit.

The Qualifications and Skills you Bring

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. A diploma or degree in a related field (Social Services, Child and Youth Care, etc.) is a significant asset.
• One year of work or volunteer experience working with youth and their families in a related field.
• Demonstrated lived experience with mental health or substance use, or as a caregiver, is an asset.
• Physically capable of performing the role’s duties.

Benefits & Perks:

Our workplace culture embraces Hope, Kindness, Collaboration, Innovation and Family. We offer meaningful benefits and perks that make a difference for you and your family. Here are some of them.

• Extended Health and Dental plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Collaborative team environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free Onsite Parking
• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• Workplace wellness programs
• Paid Sick leave

Compensation:

Please Note:

As a health and wellness organization, BC Centre for Ability has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Orders released on October 14,2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination policy for all employees at BC Centre for Ability. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

Interested? Apply here

The closing date for applications: February 27th, 2026 - Open until filled.

The BC Centre for Ability is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.