Who We Are:  Located on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services’ (SCCFS) vision is to support the empowerment of the urban Indigenous community to continue the reclamation of traditional systems of caring for and protecting children so no child or youth will be placed into care.  As an urban delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency, SCCFS is committed to providing child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values and world views while ensuring urban Indigenous children and youth grow up connected to family, community, and culture.

SCCFS receives its delegation through the Provincial Director of Child Welfare, who gives the agency the authority to undertake administration of parts of the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA). Under its current delegation agreement, Surrounded by Cedar administers C3 (Voluntary Services) and C4 services (Guardianship).

SCCFS fosters a culturally safe working environment with a keen focus on Indigenous recruitment and retention. We work from the understanding that children are the most sacred gift from Creator. While working at the agency, employees will have the opportunity to be involved in cultural knowledge sharing opportunities, activities, and ceremonies, while being actively engaged in urban Indigenous community events.

The Opportunity: Working for a team that values your individual contributions while supporting you to enhance your unique skills, creativity, and passion, you will have the opportunity, as the Administrative Assistant: Delegated Services, to:

• Fulfill a dynamic role responsible for providing a range of administrative support to the agency’s delegated practitioners while backing up the Front Desk.
• Step into your hosting skills by ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors.
• Showcase your organizational talents while maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing systems.
• Utilize your well-developed Microsoft Office skillset while learning to use a range of information management and payment systems.

What You Will Bring to This Role:   

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education with an administrative focus; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in office administration, preferably in a social service-related organization. Experience working within an Indigenous or child well-being organization is considered an asset.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

What We Have to Offer: 

• Competitive wages and a healthy working environment rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Flexible work schedules and leave opportunities that promote work/life/family balance.
• Professional development and learning opportunities to grow your skills and abilities.
• Opportunities to participate in various agency activities, committees, and cultural events.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in the climate-controlled offices of SCCFS. Regular working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may be required to occasionally lift or move equipment and boxes up to 50 pounds. Some cleaning duties are required.

Apply Now! Please visit our website for more information about this position, the agency and to view the full job description. You may submit your resume and cover letter online at JOBS – Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services. Your application should outline your interest in this opportunity and how you meet the job requirements.

Additional Information: We thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified applicants with First Nations, Métis, or Inuit ancestry.

Should you have any questions or require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Devin Owpaluk at dowpaluk@sccfs.com and we will collaborate with you to meet your needs.