Child Minder at YWCA Metro Vancouver

Location East Vancouver Posting Period December 23, 2025 - January 9, 2026 Job Description

We are looking for a caring, dependable, and culturally sensitive Childminding Staff member to join our team. In this role, you will provide nurturing, childminding in a supportive environment for children in a second stage transition house for women who have experienced intimate partner violence.

This is an independent role that requires excellent communication, observation, and organizational skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Child-minding of children of various ages, both individually and in small groups
• Ensure a clean, safe, and engaging environment at all times.
• Sanitize toys and equipment, launder cloths and bibs, and set up physical space for daily activities.
• Greet mothers and children warmly during drop-off and pick-up.
• Share and receive relevant information with mothers and staff.
• Offer parenting resources and information to mothers in second-stage housing.
• Perform other related duties as required to support the overall functioning of the space and well-being of the children.

What you’ll need:

• A valid BC Early Learning Educator (ECE) License would be a strong asset
• Experience working with children
• Able to manage small groups effectively
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to work independently and respond to a variety of situations
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse family backgrounds
• Appropriate boundaries
• A feminist analyis of intimate partner violence (or willingness to learn)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word Microsoft Teams and willing to learn how to use ADP Workforce now, Safetyline and Relias.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• A clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

• Extended medical and dental benefits

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel
• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres
• Pay Rate: Starting at $24.97 per hour.
• Start date: January 26, 2026

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by January 9th at noon to:

Mina Uweh Manager, Transition Houses

[email protected]

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8

We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at [email protected].

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.