Careers Current Opportunities
This position is 5 hours per week for 23 weeks facilitating a program for dads and their young children. Hourly wage is $22.88.
Job duties include:
- Leading discussions regarding the challenges and rewards of parenthood
- Planning activities which may include educational videos, guest resource people to answer questions. gym days, swim days, family fun nights, etc.
- Providing meals and snacks
- Modelling appropriate behavior and responses
Qualifications:
- Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working with children or vulnerable adults.
- Emergency First Aid with CPR
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Child Minder
This position is a flexible schedule dependent on groups that are being offered. Hourly wage is $20.47.
Job duties include:
The job is to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate care and guidance to young children while their parents participate in educational groups provided by BFS.
Qualifications:
- Must be 19 or older
- Must have well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment
- Early Childhood Education training is preferred but not required
- Must be willing to participate in childcare related workshops, trainings and/or have experience in the childcare field
- Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working with children or vulnerable adults.
Please send resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Shelter Support Worker: Safe Stay Shelter
Job Description:
Boundary Family Services (BFS) is looking for a Shelter Support Worker who will provide direct support to the clientele of the Safe Stay Shelter. Applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule that could include night shifts and weekend work. A criminal record check will be required.
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, and Casual
Hours: 0-40/week
Salary: $25.10/hour
Schedule: Rotating schedule, days, nights, and weekends
Key Duties:
- Receive and admit clients.
- Assess and assist with client personal needs.
- Communicate effectively with clients through active listening and problem-solving.
- Recommend appropriate community resources.
- Monitor client activities and provide effective intervention in crisis situations.
- Prepare and serve meals as required.
- Clean all areas as assigned on a regular basis.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Support a harm reduction model in the community.
What You Should Bring to the Team:
- Strong communication skills specifically in conflict resolution and nonviolent crisis intervention
- Experience working in a shelter environment.
- Experience with life skills such as cooking, and cleaning.
- Knowledge of harm reduction, community service agencies and the homeless population.
- Ability to use sound judgement, perform job duties with minimal supervision and problem solve.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, community agencies and the public.
What You Will Love About Us:
- Fun and friendly team
- Casual dress code
- Benefits
- Training Opportunities
Benefits Include:
- Extended health care plan
- Dental plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term Disability
* Benefits begin after a probationary period
How to Apply:
Please forward your resume to info@bfiss.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Janitorial Services
This position may be filled as an independent contractor or as an employee. Employees are offered $23.50 per hour.
The preferred days of the week are Tuesday, Thursday, and the choice of either Saturday or Sunday, 2 hours per day outside of regular operating hours.
Job duties include:
Perform routine custodial duties including, but not limited to, vacuuming, garbage removal, floor cleaning, cleaning and restocking washrooms, dusting, sanitizing high-touch surfaces (handrails, etc.), maintaining entranceways and exits (indoor and outdoor), and cleaning glass surfaces such as doors.
Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial cleaning
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under non-disclosure agreements
- Able to successfully obtain an agency initiated Criminal Record Check where no criminal record is found for the purpose of working around children or vulnerable adults
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards
- Time management and ability to prioritize cleaning tasks efficiently
- Contractors require proof of WorkSafeBC coverage.
How to apply:
Please forward resume and cover letter to info@bfiss.org
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Programs & Services
Boundary Family Services provides a wide variety of programs to meet the interests and needs of children, youth, families and senior's throughout the Boundary with the main hub being the Glanville Family Centre in Grand Forks. Some programs require an appointment while other programs are open for drop in. Accessing most programs just requires that you contact us for an intake appointment or drop in time but some programs have specific guidelines and require a referral.
Please call or email us to discuss interest and eligibility.