Children & Youth Ministries Worker – Temporary

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Coordinate activities associated with discipleship and outreach ministries for church and community youth .

Posted 10/10/2026part-timeVictoria • CanadaJunior💰 CA$21 - CA$27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong youth leadership capabilities, including mentoring, program coordination, and community engagement. Proficient in planning and conducting worship services and outreach programs while ensuring participant safety and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Youth Leadership TrainingBiblical StudiesCriminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)Program CoordinationMentoring and Discipleship

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationActivity ReportingEvent PlanningVolunteer Recruitment and TrainingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailEncouragement and Support

Industry Keywords

DiscipleshipOutreach MinistriesYouth ProgramsWorship ServicesCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate activities associated with discipleship and outreach ministries for church and community youth
Mentor, disciple, encourage and model appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviours
Coordinate, plan, implement, maintain and assist in evaluating youth programs and ministries
Plan and conduct creative worship services, evangelistic outreach, care programs, visitation and Bible studies as applicable
Pray with and lead youth and family members to faith in Jesus Christ as opportunity permits
Develop and implement leadership development programs for youth and youth leaders
Recruit, orient and train volunteer leaders
Work with church administrative and pastoral caregivers on problem-solving
Follow church security procedures to ensure participant safety and information confidentiality
Interact with community partners and resources, including possible participation on community committees
Maintain written records, activity reports and statistical information
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed high school, plus specialized courses of up to 6 months
An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable
Youth leadership training
Biblical studies
Criminal Police Investigation Check (CPIC)
One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including experience working with children and youth
Ability and willingness to successfully undergo applicable screening and background checks satisfactory to The Salvation Army, including the Salvation Army Abuse Registry
Ability to lift more than 20 pounds
Ability to participate in sports activities, keyboard, occasionally transport youth, and stand
Attention when teaching, giving advice/peer support, studying, planning and development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request