“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”
Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?
If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.
Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.
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We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
Our service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
We work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.
Event Coordinator – 1891
1 YR Term Position-Chilliwack
Base Office: Chilliwack (Luckakuck)
Salary- $53,273.17 - $61,162.79 Per Annum (35 hrs. per week)
Earned Day Off (EDO) - TBD
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Event Coordinator will assist in coordination of special and annual events, summer camps, conferences, etc. on behalf of the Agency’s Prevention and Protection programs. The Event Coordinator will assist in ensuring that events are delivered to clients, Children in Care, and their families in a respectful, confidential, safe and culturally sensitive manner. The coordinator will, but not limited to; assist in the development of annual events and schedules; the distribution of event information; and the development of assessment tools; and to provide assistance when requested by their supervisor.
Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
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Certification in any of the following fields of concern: Social Services, Community Support Worker, Recreation, Child Development, Office Administration OR related education and actual experience (minimum of two (2) years) in activities citied in the specific job duties and responsibilities.
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At least 1-year experience coordinating special events.
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Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
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Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.
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Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
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Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
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Proficient using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and mail merges; email and web searches.
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Ability to prepare contracts and payment documents; purchase goods or services paid for through petty cash or corporate credit card and validate by receipt; monitor expenditures and financial variances; obtain cost quotations; resolve payment problems
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Ability for being organized and must have good coordination and monitoring skills and able to keep good recording system.
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Ability to deal tactfully with employees, community members, vendors, trainers and contractors.
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Valid BC driver’s license required – no restrictions
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Criminal records check required.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.
LEARN MORE:
You can learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca.
This is a Union Membership position.
We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.
This position is open to internal & external candidates at this time
Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on
Friday, July 10th, 2026
Current employees of FVACFSS must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyólheméylh login credentials.
COVID-19 Precautions
The health and safety or our employees, their families, and the communities that we serve is of utmost importance to us. In keeping with BC Ministry of Health Guidelines and Orders we are practicing physical and social distancing, regularly sanitizing high touch areas, masking as mandated, and working remotely where possible.
Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we will be conducting our hiring process virtually. We will provide candidates selected for interviews with all the required instructions. All new hires will be trained in our COVID-19 Safety Plans, will have virtual orientations, and will work remotely where possible.
