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Street Culture Project

If I had written about SCP four or five years ago, my review would have been glowing. Unfortunately, under the current leadership, SCP has become a toxic work environment. Upper management rarely steps into the areas where frontline work takes place, yet they continue to implement strategies that consistently fail. This is mainly because they aren’t the ones dealing with the day-to-day challenges that staff face.

When staff members raise concerns, they are often dismissed or even reprimanded, labeled as insubordinate. Management tries to silence employees with threats of termination, and rather than fostering open discussions between staff or in team meetings, they demand that concerns be sent via individual emails. This seems like a tactic to keep everyone isolated and maintain control over the staff.

Management refuses to take responsibility for their shortcomings, instead blaming staff for all issues. Worse still, staff are not "allowed" to enforce consequences for poor behaviour which youth may display, creating an unsafe environment where the youth essentially run the show.

If you want to be ignored both by your superiors and the very people you're trying to serve, this is the place for you. Otherwise, it will crush your spirit. SCP is supposed to represent something positive for the community, and it could, if management actually listened to what’s best for both staff and youth. But instead, while they maintain an outward image of being a community pillar, internally, it’s a dumpster fire ready to explode.

SCP is one of the best places I’ve worked. The management and fellow staff members are all so supportive. There is always a person available to talk to or ask for help. The management staff are focussed on teaching rather than reprimanding and I’ve never had to worry about the repercussions of making a mistake. I’ve been afforded so many opportunities for growth and development that will help me throughout my career. The team of staff you have around you is what makes SCP special. The relationships I have built here will be ones that I carry on in my professional and personal life forever. Working with youth can be really hard and having a team that you can count on is a necessity. This job has changed the way I view leadership and has given me higher expectations for the leaders I will potentially work with in the future. 

A typical day in my role involves balancing strategic oversight with hands-on support — from coaching team members and reviewing policies to troubleshooting HRIS issues or navigating urgent staff concerns. I've learned how critical it is to lead with empathy while still holding structure and accountability, especially in a trauma-informed, youth-centered environment. The management team is collaborative and values-driven, which fosters a supportive and mission-aligned workplace culture. The hardest part of the job is managing high-pressure decisions that affect staff wellbeing and organizational risk. The most enjoyable part is seeing small changes — a clarified policy, a supported staff member, a streamlined system — ripple out to improve daily experiences across the agency.

Working at Street Culture Project is deeply rewarding and meaningful. Management is patient, supportive, and willing to teach, allowing room to learn from mistakes. The workplace culture is positive, relaxed, warm, and professional, with people-centred values. They encourage bringing forth new ideas and perspectives, providing a platform for growth, development, and even pursuing personal career goals and aspirations. The hardest part is the emotional weight of supporting youth who face significant challenges, but knowing your work contributes to their safety, wellbeing and happiness makes it worthwhile. The best part is the camaraderie, humour, and solidarity among colleagues. The benefits package is also excellent!

I have only worked at SCP for about 9 months, but I can honestly say that I haven't felt so much support in the workplace. At SCP, I have learned the importance of collaboration and teamwork. This is because there are many different departments, but we all work together in supporting Regina's at-risk youth. All levels of management have empowered me to excel in my role, and never fails to support and guide me when I need. SCP supports their employees, and this is evident by their "Self-Care Policy", which gives Full-Time employees 1 paid hour/week to properly take care of themselves. As someone who has worked in this field for 5+ years, I firmly believe every organization in this field should take after SCP "Self-Care Policy". 

Employed at this agency for close to 8 years, during this time I had many opportunities for advancement and training. Management was supportive, provided autonomy and made me feel valued. Wonderful people who truly advocate and care for the youth they serve. This is a job that doesn’t feel like a job, and summers there are amazing. How many places get to go boating and camping with kids in the summer and skiing in the winter?! The best job I have ever had, sad to be leaving, will miss everyone dearly.

There is lots of variety in the shifts you may work, and management is willing to accommodate requests. There are always opportunities presented to learn more about the support SCP provides, and advancement within the company is encouraged and nurtured. Supporting at-risk youth can be emotionally/mentally challenging work, but co-workers and management truly take an interest in your overall wellbeing. The most enjoyable element of my work is the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships with those we support, and being able to celebrate their progress in their goals together. 

It’s been a couple years since I left and o still have a hard time thinking about working in this field because of how bad my experience was working at Street Culture. I thought it was a job I could be proud of, but the toxic environment and the the way the staff and the people in their care were treated by the management team was so horrible, I haven’t been able to go back. I hope things have changed a lot, though half of the offending people on the board seem to still be there so I doubt it. 

The company does good things in the community however do not treat their workers well. Sparse communication from upper management and lack of training and opportunity for both professional and personal growth. 

The people who work here are amazing! Everyone that works here has a passion for supporting youth. Definitely the best job I have ever had. If you enjoy a fast paced work setting where you get to do a variety of things, then this is the place for you. 

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Youth worker 31 salaries reported	$19.16 per hour
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Youth mentor 7 salaries reported	$19.14 per hour
Support staff 2 salaries reported	$17.25 per hour

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