Manager, Child Care Stream

BGC Okanagan invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Manager, Child Care Stream. This is a temporary position, maternity coverage role starting February 4, 2025 until November 14, 2025.

The Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of multiple licensed childcare programs (children ages 0-12) in collaboration with other Managers. In this role, you'll be at the heart of shaping and delivering high-quality, meaningful child care experiences that support the growth and development of every child. You'll manage the day-to-day operations of our programs, ensuring they run smoothly, meet all safety standards, and align with our mission and values.

This position calls for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, community-driven environment.

We can provide:

• Flexible hours and a fun, positive team environment
• Many opportunities for professional development
• Benefit package, RRSP and childcare discount

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the operations of Child Care (0-12 years) programs within the Kelowna community.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs.
• Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are always met and followed by all staff.

• Provides leadership in accordance with Agency Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values.

• Responsible for ensuring all programs are adequately staffed and be able to work in ratio as needed.
• Responsible for the recruitment of staff and volunteers, including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, orientation and training.
• Provides support in developing budgets for assigned programs. Reviews financial statements and wage variance reports and adjusts as needed.
• Works with supervisors to ensure that programs are responsive to individual needs of members, and behavior plans are developed as appropriate.
• Has access to confidential personnel files, which includes disciplinary proceedings, performance evaluations, criminal record checks, and medical records.
• Provides support to supervisors within multiple Child Care programs with day-to-day scheduling, direction and performance feedback of program staff and volunteers.
• Involved in writing grants and funding proposals to support program delivery.
• Completes operational reporting to measure progress in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Educator with current License to Practice and three (3) years recent related experience including one (1) year supervisory and administrative experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Licensed Child Care programs
• Excellent oral, written, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills
• Strong time management skills
• Class 5 Driver’s License

Hours: 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $61,397.00 per year

Closing Date: Opened 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.