Aboriginal Headstart Outreach Worker

Career Opportunity:
Aboriginal Headstart Outreach Worker

Location:

Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type:

Part-time, 25 hours per week Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS)

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Aboriginal Headstart Outreach worker ensures the Aboriginal Headstart Outreach program provides a nurturing, culturally sensitive, educational outreach program for young children and families.

• Collaborate with First Nations, governments, and community partners in the region to improve the coordination of and access to programs and services.
• Educate and create awareness of First Nations maternal, family and child health priorities, programs and partnerships through a continuum of care model that includes prevention (awareness and education), intervention (assessment, referrals and counselling) and support.
• Develop and deliver age appropriate children’s activities designed to meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of the child that empowers them to develop a sense of self and a connection with the Indigenous communities.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a field related to early childhood development.
• Early Childhood Education certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big‑spirited, big‑thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”.

Explore the Love Burns Lake website at  to discover this 4‑season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

The target hiring range for this position is $26.79 - $34.70 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work‑life‑family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Open Until Filled. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid‑19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.