Program Leader (Casual)
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Okanagan, BC, Canada
Rate of Pay: $21.02 per hour
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- Rate of Pay: $21.02 per hour
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Original job description
Program Leader (Casual)
Date Posted: June 19, 2026
Competition Number: 76-26/27
Location: SD 22 Sites: Alexis Park, Ellison, Mission Hill, Harwood
Looking for a job that’s fun and truly meaningful?
BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Program Leader to support our School Aged Child Care Programs in Vernon, BC. It’s the best place for kids to be when the bell rings! For over 60 years, we’ve been creating safe, engaging spaces where children can play, create, and connect after school.
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
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse recreational, social, and/or educational programming.
- Orients new families and members to the program and club.
- Provide direct supervision of members, and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
- Mentors, guides and leads Activity Leaders within the program and activities.
- Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes open communication with parents/caregivers.
- Use Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites if required.
- Prepare nutritious snacks and meals for members
- Provides group and/or individual behaviour management and support.
- Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are met.
Qualifications:
- Education in childcare and/or experience planning, implementing and evaluating childcare programs.
- One (1) year recent related experience
- 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 and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
- Must be at least 19 years of age as per licensing requirements
- Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
Hours: casual/on-call hours available
Rate of Pay: $21.02 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and implement diverse recreational and educational programming for school-aged children while ensuring their health and safety. Provide direct supervision, manage behaviors, and maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.
Requirements
Requires education or experience in childcare, including at least one year of recent related experience and 20 hours of specific child development coursework. Must be at least 19 years old and possess or be willing to obtain First Aid and Food Safe certifications.
Skills
- Program Development
- Child Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Relationship Building
- Educational Programming
- First Aid
- Food Safety
- Communication
- Mentorship
- Risk Management
Benefits
- Positive Supportive Team Culture
- Paid Professional Development
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Childcare
- School Aged Child Care
- Community Care Licensing Regulations
- WCB Standards
- Criminal Record Check
- Recreational Programming
- Child Development
- Nutrition
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Safe