Posted 5 months ago
Youth Worker
@ Cold Lake First Nations
Cold Lake, Alberta
Overview
Cold Lake First Nations is hiring a full-time Youth Worker at the Dene Godhe Ala Youth Center to plan and run youth and recreation programs and events. The work includes supporting staff and volunteers, coordinating with other departments, and chaperoning youth and athletes, with a schedule of weekday afternoons and evenings plus alternating weekends. Candidates need a valid Class 3 or 5 Alberta licence and must pass criminal record and child welfare checks.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and carry out youth and recreation programs and events
- Set up and organize activities for participants
- Support staff and volunteers during activities
- Coordinate programming with other departments and groups
- Assist with fundraising and program advertising
Requirements summary:
- Experience or strong interest in youth work, recreation or physical education
- Valid relevant certification such as First Aid or coaching certificate
- Valid Class 3 or 5 Alberta licence and reliable vehicle
- Criminal record and child welfare checks
- Basic computer and office skills
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, Coaching Certificate, Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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Cold Lake First Nations
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A livelihood for a livelihood
- LinkedIn followers
- 63
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 22
- Reported office locations
- Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1P4, CA
- Business categories
- Reservations
- Communities
- Education
- Other recorded names
- Cold Lake First Nations
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 42,605
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
A livelihood for a livelihood
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Cold Lake, Alberta |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Youth Worker Positions
Dene Godhe Ala Youth Center
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help plan and carry out Youth and Recreation programs and events.
- Assist with setting up and organizing activities for youth and recreation participants.
- Support staff and volunteers during youth and recreation activities.
- Help coordinate programming with other departments and groups.
- Assist with fundraising activities as directed.
- Help advertise Cold Lake First Nations Youth and Recreation programs and events.
- Work independently while maintaining a professional attitude and conduct.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, chaperone youth/athletes, and obtain required coaching certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Experience or a strong interest in youth work, recreation, or physical education is required.
- Possess a valid relevant certification related to Youth or Recreation (e.g. First Aid, Coaching Certificate).
- Have general knowledge of policies and procedures for youth programming, and community involvement.
- Valid class 3 ot 5 Alberta's License and access to reliable vehicle.
- Must be able to provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Check.
- Basic computer knowledge and office skills required.
- Good verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to work productively with various groups of people to achieve program objectives.
- Must be creative, resourceful, and able to handle challenging situations.
- Demonstrate dedication to the position and the community.
- A general knowledge of Cold Lake First Nations traditions, elders, culture, and dynamics is an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Monday to Friday (12:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday to Sunday (11:00am to 7:00pm), with alternating weekends.
- Work in office atmosphere as well as outdoors.
- Work with challenging situations.
- Sitting, standing and being active for extended periods.
- Be flexible, and work within a team.
- Perform repetitive tasks.
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