Program Area Leader (Vernon)

Date: April 23, 2024

Competition Number: 26-24/25                          

Locations: Vernon, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Program Area Leader for our School Aged Child Care Program in Venron. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!

• At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
• Imagine a journey where your professional development isn’t just encouraged – it’s sponsored!
• With our cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation, sick time, and 40% childcare discounts, we've got your back every step of the way.
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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 and implements activities and special events for a program.
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Makes recommendation to the supervisor regarding program development, policy and procedure formulation and program evaluation.
• Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program and represent the organization or program in external events.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.
• Current First Aid certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
• Class 4 driver’s license or willingness to obtain
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations

This position is open to all applicants and requires Union membership

Hours: 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour plus vacation, sick time and benefits

Closing Date: May 1, 2024

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted