Community, Youth & Family Engagement - Contractor
About the role
Position: Community, Youth & Family Engagement (Contractor)
Location: White Rock/South Surrey and community
Hours: Up to 15 hours/week contracted
Salary: $28/hour
Start Date: September 22, 2025
We are looking for a Community, Youth & Family Engagement Contractor – Foundry South Surrey/White Rock to join our Foundry Center Development team! Ideally, this individual is a collaborative and adaptable team player, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, and experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. They have a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety, equity, and inclusion, are comfortable facilitating groups, and are proficient in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
About Sources:
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description of Position:
Reporting to: Director of Foundry Development
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain professionalism, self-awareness, and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Apply cultural safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in daily work.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
- Prepare written reports, presentations, and other administrative documents as required.
- Represent Foundry South Surrey/White Rock at community events and public forums.
- Adhere to organizational policies and contribute to policy development as needed.
- Use standard software tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for communication and documentation.
- Support the Project Lead with additional tasks as required.
Program-specific Responsibilities:
- Establish and facilitate Youth Advisory Committee and Family Advisory Committee to bring lived experience into decision-making.
- Engage youth and families through focus groups, surveys, and workshops in alignment with Foundry’s Youth and Family Engagement Guide.
- Build trusting relationships with at-risk youth and families, including those facing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or complex social needs.
- Integrate youth and family input into the development of policies, procedures, and programs for the Foundry South Surrey/White Rock site.
- Ensure diverse voices are included, particularly from Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, and other underrepresented communities.
- Collaborate with community partners, schools, and service providers to broaden engagement opportunities.
- Promote awareness of Foundry services and initiatives to youth, families, and the wider community.
- Attend community events such as White Rock Pride, Seafest, Alexander House Days along with Youth Advisory Committee members to promote Foundry awareness
- Track engagement activities, compile feedback, and report findings to the Project Lead for incorporation into site planning.
Physical Demands of Job: Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 50%, Time Spent Outside - 25%
Cognitive Demands of Job: Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 0%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 75%
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary diploma in a related field (e.g., Social Services, Child and Youth Care) is an asset.
- Minimum one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth and families in a related setting is preferred.
- Lived or living experience with mental health or substance use, or as a caregiver, with readiness to engage young people who have lived or living experience with mental health or substance use.
Closing Date: August 28, 2025
About SOURCES
Sources Community Resources Society is an internationally-accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency that has served as a dependable source of help, encouragement and hope for individuals in the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, Parksville and beyond since 1978.
At SOURCES, we are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples and our offices are located on the lands of the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Katzie and Tsawwassen First Nations in the Lower Mainland; the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations in the North; and the Coast Salish peoples including the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island. We are honoured to be part of these communities and many more.
We touch the lives of thousands of individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island every year. To serve them, our team of dedicated staff and devoted volunteers offer a variety of social wellness programs and services through more than 20 locations, including Community Resource Centres, that are continually expanding to meet individual and community needs.
We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, poverty, disability and conflict.
In addition to providing services on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, we are partners with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Law Foundation of BC, Vancouver Foundation, Community Living BC, Service Canada and more.
Community, Youth & Family Engagement - Contractor
About the role
Position: Community, Youth & Family Engagement (Contractor)
Location: White Rock/South Surrey and community
Hours: Up to 15 hours/week contracted
Salary: $28/hour
Start Date: September 22, 2025
We are looking for a Community, Youth & Family Engagement Contractor – Foundry South Surrey/White Rock to join our Foundry Center Development team! Ideally, this individual is a collaborative and adaptable team player, with strong communication and relationship-building skills, a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, and experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. They have a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety, equity, and inclusion, are comfortable facilitating groups, and are proficient in basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
About Sources:
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.
Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description of Position:
Reporting to: Director of Foundry Development
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain professionalism, self-awareness, and confidentiality in all interactions.
- Work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Apply cultural safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in daily work.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
- Prepare written reports, presentations, and other administrative documents as required.
- Represent Foundry South Surrey/White Rock at community events and public forums.
- Adhere to organizational policies and contribute to policy development as needed.
- Use standard software tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for communication and documentation.
- Support the Project Lead with additional tasks as required.
Program-specific Responsibilities:
- Establish and facilitate Youth Advisory Committee and Family Advisory Committee to bring lived experience into decision-making.
- Engage youth and families through focus groups, surveys, and workshops in alignment with Foundry’s Youth and Family Engagement Guide.
- Build trusting relationships with at-risk youth and families, including those facing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or complex social needs.
- Integrate youth and family input into the development of policies, procedures, and programs for the Foundry South Surrey/White Rock site.
- Ensure diverse voices are included, particularly from Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, and other underrepresented communities.
- Collaborate with community partners, schools, and service providers to broaden engagement opportunities.
- Promote awareness of Foundry services and initiatives to youth, families, and the wider community.
- Attend community events such as White Rock Pride, Seafest, Alexander House Days along with Youth Advisory Committee members to promote Foundry awareness
- Track engagement activities, compile feedback, and report findings to the Project Lead for incorporation into site planning.
Physical Demands of Job: Lifting/Pushing/Pulling - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 50%, Time Spent Outside - 25%
Cognitive Demands of Job: Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 0%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 75%
Qualifications:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary diploma in a related field (e.g., Social Services, Child and Youth Care) is an asset.
- Minimum one year of experience (paid or volunteer) working with youth and families in a related setting is preferred.
- Lived or living experience with mental health or substance use, or as a caregiver, with readiness to engage young people who have lived or living experience with mental health or substance use.
Closing Date: August 28, 2025
About SOURCES
Sources Community Resources Society is an internationally-accredited, community-based, not-for-profit multi-service agency that has served as a dependable source of help, encouragement and hope for individuals in the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Prince George, Parksville and beyond since 1978.
At SOURCES, we are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth, reconciliation and resurgence.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded traditional and ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples and our offices are located on the lands of the Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Katzie and Tsawwassen First Nations in the Lower Mainland; the Lheidli T’enneh, part of the Dakelh (Carrier) First Nations in the North; and the Coast Salish peoples including the Qualicum First Nation on Vancouver Island. We are honoured to be part of these communities and many more.
We touch the lives of thousands of individuals and families across the Lower Mainland, Northern British Columbia and Vancouver Island every year. To serve them, our team of dedicated staff and devoted volunteers offer a variety of social wellness programs and services through more than 20 locations, including Community Resource Centres, that are continually expanding to meet individual and community needs.
We welcome people of all genders, races, cultures, ethnicities and abilities. We strive to create more vibrant and resilient communities by offering support to children, youth, families, persons with disabilities, seniors, and others who are coping with isolation, addiction, poverty, disability and conflict.
In addition to providing services on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, we are partners with the United Way of the Lower Mainland, Law Foundation of BC, Vancouver Foundation, Community Living BC, Service Canada and more.