Youth and Children's Coordinator

The Salvation Army in Canada

. Provide holistic physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the Gitxsan Lax Yip community .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeHazelton • CanadaJunior💰 CA$48,048 - CA$60,070 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in children's and youth discipleship, incorporating curriculum preparation and volunteer coordination while fostering a supportive and spiritually enriching environment. Proficient in community outreach and engagement, with a commitment to The Salvation Army's mission and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Children Leadership TrainingBiblical StudiesCommunity Outreach PlanningVolunteer Recruitment and TrainingTheological Training

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Hard Skills

Curriculum PreparationActivity Resource CoordinationStatistical Reporting for SAMISComputer SkillsAbility to Lift Up to 50 Pounds

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten and Verbal Communication SkillsSupervisory SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Security CamerasComputer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseEnhanced Criminal Record CheckSalvation Army Child Abuse Registry ClearanceWHMIS TrainingUniversal Precautions Training

Industry Keywords

The Salvation Army MissionOH&S Act ComplianceFamily System DynamicsChristian PracticesCultural Exploration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide holistic physical, emotional, and spiritual care to the Gitxsan Lax Yip community
Oversee and coordinate children’s discipleship, including curriculum preparation, volunteer involvement, and activity resources
Plan and conduct community outreach activities
Link children served through the food bank with church programs
Incorporate age-appropriate Christian practices and opportunities for spiritual and cultural exploration
Support and pray with children, youth, and parents/guardians
Pray regularly for children
Oversee and coordinate youth discipleship, including curriculum preparation, volunteer involvement, and activity resources
Recruit, screen, orient, and train volunteer leaders
Track and report children’s and youth activities statistics for SAMIS
Work in Corps buildings and, as required, outside or in varied locations
Travel within/outside the city as required
Monitor the environment and security cameras and interact attentively with guests
Perform computer work, walkabouts, equipment lifting/moving, and loading/unloading trucks for emergency disaster response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a formal post-secondary/college program of two academic years
Children leadership training and/or Biblical studies are required
Alternative combination of education and experience might be considered
Minimum of one (1) year prior related experience working with children and youth
Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
Understanding and support for The Salvation Army’s mission and purpose in Canada
Compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
Theological or ministry-related training and education relating to the position
Strong, mature, personal Christian commitment; ability to lead and teach from the Bible and Salvation Army doctrines
Good understanding of family system dynamics
Excellent interpersonal, administrative, organizational, written, verbal communication, supervisory, delegation, and development skills
Willingness to undergo an enhanced criminal record check and obtain internal Salvation Army child abuse registry clearance
Ability to work confidentially and adapt to change
Good computer skills
Fluent in spoken and written English
Git x san is an asset
Willingness and ability to complete required training
Willingness and ability to complete WHMIS & Universal Precautions training during probation
Willingness and ability to complete online new hire health and safety training during probation
Ability and willingness to successfully undergo applicable screening and background checks
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation upon request
Training as required by contract or The Salvation Army
WHMIS & Universal Precautions training during probation period
Online new hire health and safety training during probation period