Parenting Support Assistant

Date Posted: October 23, 2024

Competition Number: 175-24/25

Location: Penticton, BC

We can provide:

• Many opportunities for professional development
• Fun, positive work environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Program Coordinator to implement activities, menus, and facility arrangements.
• Works closely with volunteers and students who are assisting with the program.
• Consult with program staff as required.
• Provide child-minding services with young children whose parents are on site.
• Set up toys and materials; facilitate games and activities for the children.
• Assist with the care and feeding of infants and small children.
• Assist with the facility set up and clean up.
• Prepare food for the group participants.
• Assists with program activities for parents.
• Undertakes other related duties as required by the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education and experience working with toddlers & preschool children and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Driver's License
• Food Safe and First Aid or willingness to obtain

This position is open to all applicants

This position requires Union membership

Hours: 12 hours per week, Tuesdays & Wednesdays

This is a temporary role until March 31, 2025

Rate of Pay: $23.73 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.