Program Leader
About the job
- Education in childcare and/or experience planning, implementing, and evaluating childcare programs.
- One year of recent related experience.
- A First Aid Certificate and Food Safe certification, or willingness to obtain them.
- A Class 5 Driver’s Licence and willingness to obtain a Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
- Must be at least 19 years of age under licensing requirements.
- Successful completion of agency screening, including a Criminal Record Check.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse recreational, social, and/or educational programming.
- Orient new families and members to the program and club.
- Provide direct supervision of members and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
- Mentor, guide, and lead Activity Leaders within the program and activities.
- Build relationships with children, youth, and families within designated programs, and establish open communication with parents and caregivers.
- Use club vans to pick up members from school and transport them to various sites if required.
- Prepare nutritious snacks and meals for members.
- Provide group and/or individual behaviour management and support.
- Ensure agency policies and procedures, program operating standards, Workers’ Compensation Board standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, risk management requirements, and general safety standards are met.
About the company
BGC Okanagan runs programs for children and youth across 41 service clubs in the Okanagan valley, providing safe, supportive environments where young people can try new activities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and life skills from birth through adulthood. The centers emphasize individual strengths, equality, and inclusion, and they also support parents as families engage with the organization. Programs are delivered through local clubs that offer ongoing activities and guidance, helping kids grow healthy, happy, and safe. The organization distinguishes itself by its wide network of community clubs, a strong focus on inclusion and life-skills development, and by providing continuous parent support. Its goal is for all children and youth to discover and achieve their dreams and become healthy, successful, and active members of society.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$10K
Headquarters
Kelowna, Canada
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TELUS Interior and Northern B.C. Community Board granted $10,000 on June 1, 2026.
- Dan Martell and Renée Warren donated $100,000 to Prevent Youth Homelessness in 2026.
- Hockey Helps the Homeless returned May 28, 2026, deepening community funding and visibility.
What critics are saying
- Donation-driven funding creates unstable revenue and constant fundraising pressure across 47 locations.
- Youth homelessness work depends on grants, events, and major donors like Dan Martell.
- Wildfires and local closures disrupt programs, staffing, and family access across the Okanagan.
What makes BGC Okanagan unique
- BGC Okanagan runs 47 club locations across child care, shelter, and youth programs.
- It expanded into Salmon Arm by absorbing Aspiral Youth Partners Association in 2026.
- Its Prevent Youth Homelessness campaign links school-based outreach with emergency shelter support.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget