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Throughout our programs, UNYA helps Indigenous youth connect with culture, build confidence and skills, and reach their fullest potential. Your contributions make it possible for UNYA to engage more Indigenous youth, provide them with culturally-relevant services and support, and create space for these young people to thrive.

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Employment

Employment Opportunities

Together with over 100 staff, and more than 175 volunteers and 300 community partners, UNYA delivers 22 culturally-responsive, prevention-focused programs for urban Indigenous youth. We are always looking for talented, dynamic people to join our team. Please check back here often to view new opportunities.

Why work for UNYA?

  • We pay 40 hours per week for full-time, not 35 or 37.5
  • Full-time staff are eligible for extended health benefits
  • We are committed to team building
  • We have a 30 year history of successful youth service
  • We believe in empowering Indigenous youth
  • We encourage and support youth voice

Important Note: UNYA accepts complete applications for advertised positions only. You must state clearly on your cover letter which position you are applying for. All applications must be sent in electronic form, to the email address specified on the posting. Hard copies and unsolicited applications/resumes will not be reviewed, but immediately destroyed.

  • VCH Employment Opportunity – Nurse Practitioner – Based at UNYA

    Our focus is upstream primary health care for youth in the urban Aboriginal community.

    (view full posting)

  • Employment Opportunity – Fund Development Manager (2.5 Year Contract; with possibility of extension)

    As a member of the Administration Team, the Fund Development Manager will work to increase funding opportunities at UNYA, allowing us to better serve all youth, including female and 2SLGBTQQIA+ youth.

    (view full posting)

  • Employment Opportunity – Raven’s Lodge – Full Time Youth Care Counsellor (Sunday-Thursday 7am-3pm)

    This position is located at our Ravens Lodge program, which is a 3-bed live-in program (open 24/7) for Indigenous female youth between the ages of 12-18 years old, who are in the care of Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS).

    (view full posting)

  • Employment Opportunity – Aboriginal Youth Safehouse – Youth Care Counsellor (Thursday – Monday)

    As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program the Youth Care Counsellors are responsible for supporting youth in identifying their individual needs and setting positive goals for the future.

    (view full posting)

  • Employment Opportunity – Aboriginal Youth Safehouse – Part Time Youth Care Counsellor (Friday – Monday)

    As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program the Youth Care Counsellors are responsible for supporting youth in identifying their individual needs and setting positive goals for the future.

    (view full posting)

Volunteer

Volunteer Oppportunities

  • Volunteer Mentors – Mentorship Program

    The mandate of the Mentorship Program is to connect Indigenous youth ages 12 to 15 to volunteer mentors in the community. With the support of positive role-models, youth have the opportunity to realize their strengths and work towards future goals. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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  • Volunteer Mentors – Kinnections Program

    The goal of the Kinnections Program is to connect Indigenous youth ages 16 to 19 with volunteer community members who will act as mentor, advocate, and friend. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

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