British Columbia Youth counselor Jobs – 40 Openings This Week

Child and Youth Counsellor
Tl'azt'en Nation —Fort St James, BC
- $35–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Residence Coordinator
Freedom Quest Youth Services Society —Trail, BC
- From $33 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Family Outreach Counsellor
Axis Family Resources Ltd. —Williams Lake, BC
- $42.47 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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2d
Family Support Worker
Tsay Keh Dene Nation —Prince George, BC
- $32–$35 an hour
- Overtime
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Summer Camp Counselor (Live-in)
Tamwood International College —Vancouver, BC
- $2,400 a month
- On call
- CPR Certification
- English
- Supervising experience
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Education Manager
Pacheedaht First Nation —Port Renfrew, BC
- $45–$50 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
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Enrolment Services Advisor
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $6,949.92–$9,992.50 a month
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
6d
Associate Student Recruiter Advisor
University of British Columbia —Vancouver, BC
- $5,526.42–$7,941.25 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Communication skills
6d
Enrolment Services Advisor
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $6,949.92–$9,992.50 a month
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Databases
- High school diploma or GED
6d
Associate Student Recruiter Advisor
UBC Faculty of Forestry —Vancouver, BC
- $5,526.42–$7,941.25 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Communication skills
6d
School Guidance Counselor
Tsay Keh Dene Nation —Prince George, BC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's
Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker
Ligwilda'xw Health Society —Campbell River, BC
- $30–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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9d
Temp FT (1.0) Counselor (2026-27)
School District #60 (Peace River North) —Fort St. John, BC
- $72,720–$118,770 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Child & Youth Outreach Counsellor
Island Health —Campbell River, BC
- $44.85–$56.02 an hour
- Bachelor's
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker (On-Call)
School District #36 (Surrey) —Surrey, BC
- $36.37 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
District Resource Room Teacher
School District #73 (Kamloops-Thompson) —Kamloops, BC
- $64,594–$106,217 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Teaching
9d
Child Safety Social Work Assistant
Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society —Vancouver, BC
- $62,609.62–$70,814.71 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Educational Ministry Studies
Trinity Western University —Langley, BC
- $73,479–$95,401 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Dental care
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Career Programs Advisor
School District #72 (Campbell River) —Campbell River, BC
- $32.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Life insurance
9d
Summer Camp Volunteer
Olsen Academy —Langley, BC
- From $17.85 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- In-person
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Child and Youth Counsellor

Tl'azt'en Nation
Fort St James, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$35–$45 an hour

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's
Psychology
Social Work
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Overview
The Youth Wellness Counselor plays a vital role in promoting wellness, resilience, and empowerment among the youth of Tl’azt’en Nation. This position works within a collaborative health and wellness team to support youth facing mental health and addictions challenges. Through one-on-one counselling, group programming, and community engagement, the Youth Mental Wellness Counselor helps build the capacity of youth by developing personalized wellness plans, facilitating life skills training, and connecting clients with appropriate resources. The successful candidate will be a strong role model who demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, and a commitment to culturally informed practices in mental health service delivery.

Duties

Build strong trusting relationships with youth and families to support individual wellness plans.
Provide one-on-one and group counselling focused on mental health, addictions, self-esteem, and life skills.
Conduct mental health assessments and refer to appropriate professionals for further evaluation.
Develop and deliver culturally appropriate wellness and education programs for youth.
Promote youth participation in traditional, land-based, and cultural activities that enhance wellness.
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care and referrals.
Create and maintain client files and statistical tracking in MOIS and other systems.
Plan and deliver structured programs with defined goals, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Prepare and submit monthly written reports on all programs and activities.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and records.
Apply for external funding to support program delivery and youth initiatives.
Develop budgets for wellness programs and manage expenditures within approved limits.
Coordinate intake processes and outreach for high-risk or disconnected youth.
Document incidents and take appropriate actions to ensure safety and program integrity.
Support youth in navigating challenges in education, employment, and personal development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, social work, or a related health field.
Current registration with a relevant professional governing body in British Columbia.
Five years of experience in mental health or addictions counselling roles.
Experience developing and delivering youth wellness or life skills programs.
Proven ability to work effectively with Indigenous youth and families.
Strong communication, planning, and documentation skills.
Ability to manage crisis situations with sensitivity and sound judgment.
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed.
Experience with client tracking software and Microsoft Office programs.
Possess a valid BC Class 5 Drivers License and satisfactory Criminal Record check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fort St James, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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youth counselor jobs in british columbia

Child and Youth Counsellor

Residence Coordinator

Family Outreach Counsellor

Family Support Worker

Summer Camp Counselor (Live-in)

Education Manager

Enrolment Services Advisor

Associate Student Recruiter Advisor

Enrolment Services Advisor

Associate Student Recruiter Advisor

School Guidance Counselor

Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker

Temp FT (1.0) Counselor (2026-27)

Child & Youth Outreach Counsellor

Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker (On-Call)

District Resource Room Teacher

Child Safety Social Work Assistant

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Educational Ministry Studies

Career Programs Advisor

Summer Camp Volunteer

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