Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Do you want to build potential in your community? Employment opportunities at the Y are one of the few places where you can know your work makes a difference.  Every volunteer and staff who joins our team will be making an equally important impact in the lives of children, youth, adults and families in our community and with a non-profit charitable organization. Apply today and start your next career at the Y.

To apply for a position please submit a cover letter and resume or application form.


employment opportunities at the outdoor centre camp thunderbird

The Y Outdoor Centre, home of Camp Thunderbird, is nestled in the Sooke Foothills and has provided outdoor experiences for children and youth since 1935. Our staff team provide opportunities for young people to challenge themselves, build their self awareness, social skills, take a break from technology and reconnect with themselves, others and the natural environment through our Outdoor Education and Summer Camp programs.

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Canadians aged 17 to 25 can apply to the YMCA Camp Equitable Employment Fund (CEEF), which exists to decrease barriers to employment at camps for people traditionally marginalized and underrepresented in the camping industry. For more information visit link.

JOB POSTINGLOCATIONSTATUSCLOSING
Camp Counselling StaffCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Inclusion Support CounsellorsCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Team Leader / Duty ManagerCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Program Team Leader Camp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Waterfront Team LeaderCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Expedition LeaderCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCCasual/SeasonalOpen
Volunteer Program AssistantCamp Thunderbird, Sooke, BCVolunteer/SeasonalOpen

employment health fitness & aquatics centres

The Y offers many ways for our community to get moving and build healthy habits at our two Health, Fitness & Aquatic Centres the Downtown Victoria Y and Langford Westhills Y.  Our staff team includes roles to support our membership education and sales, aquatics, maintenance, custodial, fitness, child/family programs, and more!

Job TitleLocationClassification
Program Coordinator - Child & Youth Recreational ProgramsLangford Westhills YPermanent Full Time
Lifeguard Swim InstructorLangford Westhills YCasual
Member Educator StaffDowntown YCasual
Engineer/Maintenance WorkerDowntown YPermanent Part Time
Light Duty CleanerDowntown YPermanent Part Time
Light Duty CleanerLangford Westhills YPermanent Full Time
Children & Youth Recreational Program StaffLangford Westhills YCasual
Program Fitness StaffDowntown YCasual
Program Fitness StaffLangford Westhills YCasual
Group Fitness Instructor - PilatesDowntown YCasual
Group Fitness Instructor - PilatesLangford Westhills YCasual
Group Fitness Instructor - BootcampLangford Westhills YCasual

images of child care centres

The YMCA-YWCA has been providing child care in Victoria for over 45 years and is a provider of quality child care. A team of early childhood educators and assistants ensure our programs provide safe, healthy, creative places where children can play in small groups, develop rewarding relationships, learn new skills and have a lot of FUN!

Job TitleLocationClassification
Early Childhood Educator FloaterWesthills Y and Downtown YTempoary Full Time
ECE-Program-Substitute-Staff-Positions-Downtown-or-WesthillsWesthills Y and Downtown Ycasual

employment opportunities in association services and administration.

The Vancouver Island Y’s Association Services (administration) supports overall administrative operations from finance, payroll to centralized customer services.  Our team ensures the smooth operations from behind the scenes from our offices in Langford, BC.

Job TitleLocationClassification

Recognizing that health has many determinants the Y strives to create programs, opportunities and experiences that enhance community wellness.  Our staff and volunteer team support various programs to help clients overcome barriers and get back on the right track to where they want to be.

Job TitleLocationClassification
Residential Support Counsellor - on call (alternating weeks)Community Health - VictoriaCasual - on call
Residential Support Counsellor - (on call, weekends)Community Health - VictoriaCasual - on call
Y Young Moms Program Volunteer - CookCommunity Health - VictoriaVolunteer - Casual
Y Young Moms Program Volunteer - ChildmindingCommunity Health - VictoriaVolunteer - Casual

 

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