Vancouver, Bc Disability advocate Jobs – 192 Openings This Week

Indigenous Cultural Worker (Western)
Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society —Vancouver, BC
- $70,803.83 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Data entry
- Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Youth and/or Child Worker - Vancouver/Richmond
Milieu Children and Family Services —Vancouver, BC
- $27.54–$31.61 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
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Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Foundation Society 1974 —Vancouver, BC
- $33.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Cooking
- Maintenance
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Budzey - Family Support Worker - Gender Requirement (Casual)
RainCity Housing and Support Society —Vancouver, BC
- $33.49–$35.31 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with children
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
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Community Liaison Worker, Integrated Care Team - Downtown Community Health Centre (Casual Pool)
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $33.49–$35.31 an hour
- Case management
- Patient care
- Typing
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Mental Health Support Worker, Provincial Assessment Centre - Coquitlam, BC
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services —Vancouver, BC
- $33.49–$35.31 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Case management
- Patient care
Intermediate Corporate Services Paralegal
Ratcliff LLP —North Vancouver, BC
- $80,000–$92,000 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Commuter benefits
- Disability insurance
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Nurse Practitioner
Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network Inc. —Burnaby, BC
- $120,000–$150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- English
- Store discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Paralegal - Wills & Estates
Ratcliff LLP —North Vancouver, BC
- $78,000–$92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Commuter benefits
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4d
Corporate Partnerships, Senior Specialist
Canadian Cancer Society —Vancouver, BC
- $56,000–$64,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Salesforce
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Residential Care Worker
Intellectual Disabilities Society —North Vancouver, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Financial Analyst 3
BC Hydro —Burnaby, BC
- $104,800–$112,800 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
3d
Associate Dentist – $5,000 Signing Bonus | Mandarin-Speaking
Passion Dental Group —Richmond, BC
- Part-time
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Dental care
Senior Manager, Mission Communications (1-Year Contract)
Canadian Cancer Society —Vancouver, BC
- $88,000–$98,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
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12d
Cloud Solutions Analyst
Canadian Cancer Society —Vancouver, BC
- $70,000–$81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Science
- English
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Community Housing Worker - PT
Posabilities Association of British Columbia —New Westminster, BC
- $25.95 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Wellness program
- Mileage reimbursement
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Community Support Worker- Adult Service
Pacific Coast Community Resources —Vancouver, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Youth and/or Child Worker
Milieu Children and Family Services —Surrey, BC
- $27.54–$31.61 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
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Residential Care Worker-Weekends
Intellectual Disabilities Society —North Vancouver, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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6d
Community Support Worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources —Surrey, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Indigenous Cultural Worker (Western)

Lu'ma Native BCH Housing Society -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$70,803.83 a year

Qualifications

Facilitation
Clerical processing
Trauma-informed care
Document preparation
Harm reduction
Experience working with Indigenous peoples
FoodSafe
Filing
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness
First Aid Certification
Program coordination
Data entry
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Productivity software
Social Work
Data collection
Resource navigation in case management
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Communication skills
Client interaction
Teaching
Community resource coordination

Full job description

About Lu’ma

Lu’ma is a Coast Salish word for “new beginnings.” Lu’ma offers a wide range of programs, services and other initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty, improving the overall health of the urban Indigenous community and responding to the evolving needs of Indigenous peoples.

About the Complex Care Outreach Team

Lu’ma Native BCH Housing Society has launched a Complex Care Outreach Team (CCT) in North Vancouver to provide outreach services for all Nations with complex, and persistent concurrent medical conditions and substance use disorders.

The CCT is an interdisciplinary team of Indigenous and culturally aware practitioners who deliver care collaboratively in a culturally safe, integrated, and participant-centered way. The team is grounded in Indigenous values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and cultural humility, addressing the medical, social, emotional, cultural, and practical needs of participants to support wellness, autonomy, stability, independence and housing retention.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Complex Care Team or designate, the Indigenous Cultural Worker plays a key role in supporting the cultural, emotional, and spiritual well-being of participants within a supportive housing environment. Working as part of a supportive housing interdisciplinary team, the Indigenous Cultural Worker facilitates culturally safe, trauma-informed, and person-centered care by integrating cultural practices, knowledge, and teachings into daily programming and supports. This position focuses on strengthening identity, belonging, and healing through cultural connection, while supporting participants in navigating housing stability, health and wellness services, and community resources.

Responsibilities

Cultural Support & Programming

Facilitate culturally grounded activities, including Talking, Teaching, and Healing Circles.
Support access to Indigenous history, traditional medicines, cultural teachings, cultural art and crafting, and Indigenous land-based healing practices.
Lead and/or coordinate cultural programming and community events, including drumming, singing, carving, beading, and other traditional art and craft teachings and practices.
Organize and support ceremonies and cultural gatherings in collaboration with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Provide cultural education and support to participants and staff as appropriate.
Design, coordinate, and deliver cultural programming.
Help integrate cultural safety practices into daily programming and care delivery.

Participant Support & Engagement

Build trusting, respectful relationships with participants in supportive housing and complex care settings.
Provide one-on-one cultural support within scope.
Support participants in strengthening identity, resilience, and connection to culture and community.
Assist participants in accessing Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural supports.
Encourage participation in programming and community engagement activities.
Assist participants with completing applications and documentation (e.g., Indigenous Status, housing, identification, and health-related forms).

Collaboration & Coordination

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members (managers, cultural outreach workers, cultural coordinators, clinicians, supportive housing staff) to integrate cultural approaches and programming into care planning.
Liaise with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous service providers, and community partners.
Facilitate referrals and connections to community-based cultural and wellness resources.
Participate in case discussions where culturally relevant insight may support participant care planning.

Cultural Safety & Advocacy

Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practices within the program.
Advocate for culturally appropriate approaches to care and housing support.
Identify and communicate systemic barriers impacting participants’ well-being and access to services.

Administrative & Program Support

Perform clerical and administrative duties including data entry, filing, correspondence, and use of electronic systems
Maintain basic digital documentation of cultural activities, participation, and program outcomes as required.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating cultural programming.
Collect and prepare statistical and narrative reports related to outreach activities and participant engagement
Support program evaluation and continuous improvement of cultural services, including case planning.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education & Certification:

Diploma or degree in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Community Support, or a related field.
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate, Non-violent Crisis Intervention or MANDT Certificate, Food Safe Level 1 Certificate are required.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in an Indigenous oriented environment providing cultural services and programming to clients.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience facilitating cultural programming and working with Elders/Knowledge Keepers.
Experience working with individuals with complex care needs, including mental health, substance use, homelessness, or concurrent disorders.
Experience facilitating group-based cultural programming (e.g., circles, workshops, ceremonies).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of Indigenous history, cultures, traditions, and healing practices (local and urban Nations’ knowledge is an asset).
Knowledge of community resources and services.
Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and harm-reduction approaches.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Skilled in conflict resolution, advocacy, and client-centered approach and support.
Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and professional boundaries.
Ability to facilitate group programming such as circles and cultural workshops.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Competence in digital documentation, data collection, and basic reporting.
Physically able to carry out the Indigenous Cultural Worker duties including extended periods of walking, repetitive bending down, kneeling, sitting, reaching up, standing, and lifting and carrying up to 25lbs.

This position is open to all applicants. All positions are subject to a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record clearance.

Application Process

You must follow the instructions to submit your application with the exact subject line. A complete application will consist of your up-to-date resume and letter of interest. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

1.Please submit your resume and a letter of interest to: [email protected]

2.Subject line: E-ICW-260504-02 (must be exactly the same).

3.Application deadline: Until the position is filled.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be shortlisted for interviews.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,803.83 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match

Work Location: In person

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Indigenous Cultural Worker (Western)

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