Work with Us
Together with over 100 staff, and more than 175 volunteers and 300 community partners, UNYA delivers 22 culturally-responsive, prevention-focused proAt UNYA, you’ll do more than just build a career — you’ll be part of a community. Our team is dedicated to creating safe spaces, strong connections, and brighter futures for Indigenous youth.
We believe in working together, supporting one another, and celebrating the strengths that each person brings. Whether you’re on the front lines with youth, behind the scenes keeping programs running, or leading initiatives that shape the future, your work here matters.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, value cultural teachings, and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us — and help build opportunities for Indigenous youth to thrive.
What We Offer
We know that the wellbeing of our staff matters just as much as the wellbeing of the youth we serve. That’s why UNYA provides:
- A comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family
- Generous vacation, sick time, agency days, and wellness days — because balance matters
- Access to counselling services for added personal support
- Guidance and teachings from UNYA’s Elder in Residence for cultural and spiritual care
- FUNYA — our monthly staff development day filled with learning, connection, and fun
Explore our current opportunities below and start your journey with UNYA today.
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent
Full TimeFriday-Tuesday, 3pm-11pm This position requires working a schedule from Friday-Tuesday 3pm- 11pm and maintains a 40 hour per week schedule. Highlights of this opportunity: As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program, Youth Care Counsellors provide a safe space and temporary housing for youth without a secure place to stay, with stays ranging from…
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Aboriginal Youth Safehouse Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent
Full TimeAwake OvernightTuesday – Saturday, 12am-8am This position requires working a schedule from Tuesday-Saturday, 12am-8am, and maintains a 40 hour per week schedule. Highlights of this opportunity: As members of the Aboriginal Youth Safehouse program, Youth Care Counsellors provide a safe space and temporary housing for youth without a secure place to stay, with stays…
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Youth Care Counsellor – Transitions to Adulthood Program
This position maintains a schedule of 5 eight hour shifts Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Transitions to Adulthood program the Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for supporting youth on their case load in identifying individual needs and setting positive goals for their transition out of…
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Full Time Youth Outreach Worker
Full-time Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm (10-hour shifts). Work schedule, including days and hours, is subject to change. Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Indigenous Youth Outreach Team, you will provide street outreach services, harm reduction services, advocacy, and 1-to-1 support to youth in the East Vancouver and…
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Ravens Lodge Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent, Full-time Afternoons
Full-time Afternoons Thursday to Monday, 3pm – 11pm Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7, 3-bed, live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18. Ravens Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment where Culture as Therapy is central to our approach. In…
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Ravens Lodge Youth Care Counsellor – Permanent, Awake Overnight
Full-timeAWAKE OVERNIGHT Thursday to Monday, 12am – 8am Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7, 3-bed, live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18. Ravens Lodge offers a safe and nurturing environment where Culture as Therapy is central to our approach. In…
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Ravens Lodge Casual Relief DAY/AFTERNOON/AWAKE OVERNIGHT – Youth Care Counsellor
Awake Overnight Day – 7:00AM – 3:00PM or 8:00AM – 4:00PMAfternoon – 3:00PM – 11:00PM or 4:00PM – 12:00AMOvernight – 11:00PM – 7:00AM or 12:00AM – 8:00AM Highlights of this opportunity: As a member of the Ravens Lodge team, you will contribute to a vital 24/7 live-in program that serves Indigenous female youth, ages 12-18,…
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Full-time Youth Care Counsellor
Awake Overnight Tuesday – Saturday 12am-8am Highlights of this opportunity: Are you passionate about empowering Indigenous youth? Do you have a knack for building positive relationships? Are you strategic, creative, and dynamic in your approach to youth work? Does working within a fast-paced environment energize you? If you said yes, then this is the opportunity…
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Aboriginal Safe House – Residential Child and Youth Worker – Hourly Relief Position
Who we are: UNYA has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives and strive to provide youth with programs and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.…
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On-Call Relief Receptionist
Who we are: UNYA has been supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in the Metro Vancouver area for over 30 years. As a respected non-profit, charitable organization, we recognize Indigenous youth as experts in their own lives and strive to provide youth with programs and opportunities that are relevant and meaningful to them.…
Our Staff Leadership Team
From left to right, Sarah Heneghan Director of Clinical Programs, Reanne Percival, Director of Operations, Cheryl Robinson, CEO, Lucas Riedl, Director of Youth Programs
