Canuck Place Careers
Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aim to nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and support while providing expert care to children and families.
Our team includes individuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciation for life. We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing on wellness and self-care.
We want our staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to living our values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. This means that regardless of role our entry-level salary is a minimum of $28.20 per hour equivalent to $55,000 full-time annually.
Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can make a difference.
Our Values
Team approach
We collaborate with one another and our partners.
Compassion & connection
Caring and respect is at the heart of everything we do. We know the little things make a difference in the lives of those around us.
Embracing life
We know every moment counts in the journey with newborns, children, youth, and their families.
Accountability
We are accountable to one another: families, staff, volunteers, donors, and our community.
Quality & safety
We strive for excellence in all we do.
Employee of the Month
GAIA
Gaia is our Accredited Facility Dog who works full time for Canuck Place with support from our partners Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) and YVR for Kids.
Gaia supports the care of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families at both hospices as well as in-home and in-hospital. With a wag of a tail, a compassionate demeanor, and a genuine interest in healing families, it’s no wonder Gaia is such an important addition to our team.
Read morePerks and Benefits
100% covered by canuck place starting day 1 of your employment, for those who are eligible
Health and Dental Care
Health and Wellness spending account
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disability Insurance
Critical Illness coverage
Municipal Pension Plan with matched contributions
Sick/special/wellness and vacation leaves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible working options
Counselling
Paid Training
Pocketpills Partner
Perkopolis Membership
Langara College Partnership
Generous paid leave
Free meals on-site at the hospices
Awards and Recognition
Our diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging partners
At Canuck Place, we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion. We’re actively working to build a culture where difference is valued. We’re committed to inclusion across gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, and disability status. We strive to empower team members to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
