Workshop Facilitator; Temporary

PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Workshop Facilitator for our Children of the Street team located in Port Coquitlam, BC. This temporary fixed-term contract is proposed to start October 5, 2026, and end on December 18, 2026. This position requires BCGEU membership.

The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday, based on a flextime scheduling arrangement, including days, evenings and weekends, of 35 working hours per week. Flextime scheduling arrangements allow employees to pick the start/end times of their shifts to meet client needs. Shifts must include the program's core hours of 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (the daily straight-time maximum is set as per agency policy).

• A two-year diploma in a related field.
• One (1) year of recent, related experience.

Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered. The equivalencies for the Workshop Facilitator are:

• 1 year of college education + 3 years of work experience; or
• 0 years of college education + 5 years of work experience.

The deadline for internal applications has now passed and we are welcoming applications from external candidates.

PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

• In consultation with school personnel and community organizations, develop, implement, conduct and evaluate school-based prevention and early intervention workshops, such as information sessions, classroom presentations, group discussions and educational opportunities for youth.
• Support schools, service providers, community groups and the general public by providing information, educational resources and promotional materials relating to sexual exploitation.
• Provide information to youth and parents on community resources and recommend appropriate services as required.
• Contribute to the creation, development and performance of workshop materials, conducting in-service educational sessions, skits, role-plays and facilitation.
• Assist in the planning of and participate in the Youth Art Engagement Project, a 9-week program that explores topics relating to exploitation and provides youth with the opportunity to create social justice art pieces.
• Promote public awareness of and support of the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Maintain related records, administer participant evaluations, collect workshop statistics and provide reports to the supervisor as required.
• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Effective interpersonal communication, facilitation and conflict management skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive written reports.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to teach others and work collaboratively with parents, partners and stakeholders that provide support to youth.
• Demonstrated ability to present concepts to youth of a sensitive nature.
• Demonstrated ability to support youth and parents who may be reluctant to engage.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and work through difficult group dynamics effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team with other…