Freedom Quest Youth Services hires individuals who are passionate about supporting young people who have been negatively impacted by substance use as well as other adversities. Freedom Quest is an organization that is made up of creative, team-oriented, knowledgeable, and skilled individuals who have backgrounds in child & youth care, social work, counselling, psychology, and related fields. Not sure you have what it takes? Your passion and non-judgmental approach to relationships is valued here!

Join the agency's new Clinical Team!

Freedom Quest is thrilled to announce the development of a dedicated Clinical Team specifically designed to serve young people across the West Kootenay Boundary region. This exciting initiative represents a significant step forward in ensuring accessible, compassionate, and specialized care for our youth. We look forward to hearing from you!
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  • Clinical Counsellor (Supervisor, regional) & Youth Substance Use and Family Counsellor (south)
    • Hours/week: ​34 hours/week
    • Wage: $44.50/hour
    • Primary Office Location(s): Castlegar/Trail
    • Areas Served: Trail, Salmo, Nelson, and surrounding areas
    • Full Job Description: click here!
    • To apply: click here!
  • Youth Substance Use and Family Counsellor (Boundary)
    • Hours/week: ​32 hours/week
    • Wage: $38/hour
    • Primary Office Location: Grand Forks
    • Areas Served: Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood, Rock Creek, Midway, and surrounding areas
    • Full Job Description: click here!​
    • To apply: click here!
  • Clinical Counsellor/Behavioural Therapist - HIRE PENDING
    • Hours/week: ​31.5 hours/week
    • Area Served: Youth Residence located in Castlegar
  • Youth Substance Use and Family Counsellor (north) - THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
    • Hours/week: ​32 hours/week
    • Areas Served: Castlegar, Slocan Valley, Nakusp, Kaslo, and surrounding areas

Youth Substance Use Support Workers (Nakusp, Trail, Salmo, Castlegar)

Number of positions available: 3
Start Date: December/January 2025
Wage: $26.75/hour
Locations and hours/week:
  • 1st position Trail/Salmo, 35 hours/week
  • 2nd position Nakusp, 14 hours/week​
  • 3rd position Castlegar, 22 hours/week
Full Job Description: click here!
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Residence Manager

Number of positions available: 1
Wage: $36/hour
Locations: Trail/Castlegar
Hours/Week: 30 hours/week
Full Job Description: click here!

Residence Coordinator

Number of positions available: 1
Wage: $33/hour
Locations: Trail/Castlegar
Hours/Week: 30 hours/week
Full Job Description: click here!

Residential Child & Youth Worker

Number of positions available: 6
Wage: $25/hour
Locations: Trail/Castlegar
Hours/Week: full-time and part-time available
Full Job Description: click here!

On-Call Residential Child & Youth Worker

Number of positions available: 1
Wage: $25/hour
Locations: Trail/Castlegar
Hours/Week: varies
Full Job Description: click here!