Child Care Worker

Childcare Worker

Date: October 26, 2026

Competition Number: 215-26/27                              

Location: Summerland, BC

Join BGC Okanagan as a Childcare Worker!
Join our school-age child care team and be part of a fun, engaging program that provides a safe and supportive environment. In this role, you will guide children through meaningful activities, build positive relationships, and help create a welcoming space where every child feels a sense of belonging.

At BGC Okanagan, we are committed to fair, inclusive hiring practices and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people who have been historically marginalized for many reasons, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, or age.

If you need accessibility support at any stage of the hiring process, we encourage you to let us know and we will accommodate such requests when made.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates community-based recreational, social and/or educational activities to meet clients’ needs.
• Encourages and facilitates clients’ participation in activities; provides guidance and instructions.
• Monitors and observes clients’ behaviour. Report problems to the supervisor.
• Provides skill-building to clients such as life skills and social skills; models appropriate behaviour.
• Ensures the safety of clients. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participates in the development of individual activity plans.
• Accompanies and/or transports clients to activities.
• Administers medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Maintains liaison with clients’ families, other community service providers and professionals.
• Performs other related duties as require

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children/youth in recreation, education or social services.
• Completion of a course or a combination of courses of at least 20 hours duration which include child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition. (licensed programs)
• First Aid Certificate
• Class 4 License or willingness to obtain
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

Additional Information:

• This position is open to all applicants
• This position requires union membership

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2pm-6pm

Rate of Pay: $21.02 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

BGC Okanagan is committed to equitable hiring practices. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and individuals with refugee status who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining BGC Okanagan; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.