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BGC Okanagan

Youth development programs for children

Inclusive Child Care Worker

Contract
CA$25.95/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Central Okanagan, BC, Canada
HybridTravel between clubs from Peachland to Oyama is required.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma in a human or social service field is required.
  • At least one year of relevant experience working with children and youth with support needs, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, is required.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required because travel between clubs is necessary.
  • A current First Aid Certificate is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one.
  • Applicants 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.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning.
  • Evaluate client needs and develop short-term plans to address those needs.
  • Support children with a range of support needs in their childcare setting.
  • Support the full inclusion of one or more children in childcare, afterschool care, or life skills programs and implement strategies identified by inclusive childcare consultants in the participant's support or care plan.
  • Facilitate physical, recreational, educational, social, and vocational activities.
  • Recognize, analyze, and manage potential emergency situations, including aggressive behavior by members, to minimize risk of harm to members and the public, and report problems to the supervisor.
  • Review and evaluate member progress and adjust programs as required.
  • Identify social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services in the community that meet member needs, and maintain liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials, and the community.
  • Promote inclusivity among peers while providing appropriate accommodation.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with members' parents or guardians through effective, ongoing communication with families.
  • Maintain accurate participant documentation, including daily case notes, statistical data, and program reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Educator Assistant certification is considered an asset.

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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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
BGC Okanagan
May 1st, 2025
2025 Staff Awards and Long Service Honours at BGC Okanagan

Each year, BGC Okanagan come together for its annual Staff Recognition Awards to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion of its team.

Journal, Inc.
Jan 16th, 2025
New Albany's Pittman named Boy & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year

Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys and Girls Club member can receive.

Pattison Media
May 14th, 2024
Child support group receives Beach Radio's Airtime Award

BGC Okanagan is the latest non-profit organization to receive the Beach Radio Community Airtime Award.

Castanet
Mar 23rd, 2024
$10K to Boys and Girls Club - Get Involved

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are pleased to receive a $10,000 grant from the 2015 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to support the Talking About Wellness Program.