YMCA of Northern BC Looking for Middle Years Child Care Coordinator at Fort St. John, BC Full Time

Child Care
Employment Opportunities
P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca
Join our team as a
Middle Years Child
Care Coordinator
Who we are
Rooted in Northern BC for over 50 years, the YMCA of Northern BC is a
charity of over 400 staff and volunteers working together to strengthen
the foundations of our community through promoting healthy living,
fostering belonging, inclusion, and connection, and helping children,
families, and seniors thrive. We offer opportunities for personal growth
and create social change through child care services, camp programs,
community health services, employment services, recreation, and health
and fitness services.
What you will do
At the YMCA people are our greatest asset and we are proud to be an
employer of choice. Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun,
positive team, in an environment of honesty, caring, respect,
responsibility, and inclusivity. The YMCA is the largest not-for-profit
provider of child care in Canada and the YMCA of Northern BC is the
largest provider in the north, serving: Chetwynd, Fort St. James, Fort St.
John, Prince George, Dawson Creek and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is
a home away from home.
What you will bring
Our educators are passionate about creating lasting positive impact in
the lives of the children in our care from 3 months to 12 years. Our team
of professionals believe in play-based educational programming. We are
nurturing, family-centered, and committed to our YMCA Playing to
Learn™ and YMCA A Place to Connect™ curriculums. Our team members
possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and believe
in the power of teamwork.
Location
Fort St. John B.C.

Hours
Full time
Salary
What you will gain
$50,000.00-55,000.00

Starting 4 weeks’ annual vacation
YMCA Membership
Paid sick days
Sick days for family members
Full Benefits Package
Annual YMCA Pension contribution
of 5%
Discount on child care (excluding
infant and toddler care)
Fun, welcoming work environment
Training and ongoing education

Child Care
Employment Opportunities
P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca
Responsibilities and abilities
Reporting directly to the Manager of Child Care Operations, Peace River North, the Child Care
Coordinator is an enthusiastic, results driven member of the leadership team with a can-do attitude.
This person believes that every child belongs and has a right to high quality, inclusive learning
environments. Therefore, this person supports and coaches their team to ensure a safe, fun
environment where children learn and thrive. The Child Care Coordinator is responsible for providing
successful leadership and management to the school age licensed child care programs in Fort St. John.
Key Responsibilities:

• The Coordinator is committed to achieving excellence in child care and makes a significant

contribution towards the advancement of quality child care in our community.

• To spend within an approved budget, hire, supervise, and terminate all staff and volunteers

within the Coordinator’s responsibility area in consultation with the Manager of Operations and
the Director of Child Care Services.

• Ensure that all systems meet Association standards of confidentiality, safety, quality, concern for

the environment and health and are compliant with relevant government regulations.

• Responsible for human resource management including coaching and performance

management.

• Accountable for the oversight to ensure quality delivery of YMCA A Place to Connect.
• Ensures high service standards and satisfaction ratings throughout all programs. Achieves all

quality targets established through association goals and national standards.

• Ensures compliance with all municipal, provincial, regional, and national YMCA initiatives.
• Ensures that all programs are operating in compliance with the Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Oversite of staff schedules including vacation requests to ensure seamless operations.
• Familiarity and compliance with applicable legislation including Employment Standards, Human

Rights and Work Safe to safeguard the respectful and fair treatment of staff, volunteers,
members, participants and visitors to the facility.

• Meeting reporting requirements.
• Engages and builds a team dedicated to excellence.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Detail oriented, self-starter and organized.
• Excellent time management and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm in an emergency.
• Temperament, Ability, Character and Experience to guide staff in providing exceptional care.
• Proven computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office.

Initiative:

• Works independently, making decisions and executing work with minimal support, in an

environment with many urgent and competing priorities.

Child Care
Employment Opportunities
P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca
Work Environment:

• This position deals with multiple demands, deadlines and dealing with the day-to-day

interruptions.

• Work involves a moderate amount of physical, mental and visual demands.
• Occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma in Early Care and Learning, Education Assistant or a related field or

combination of education and experience.

• Current License to Practice as an ECE or ECEA an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the development and leadership of an effective, engaged team.
• Experience in child care or youth programs.
• Physical ability to do the duties required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Clear Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Three satisfactory professional references.
• Immunization record including TB test.
• Current Child Care First Aid & CPR -C Certification.
• Drivers License and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work with other local organizations to move forward a vision and strategy to grow

quality, inclusive, affordable, diverse child care options.

• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and established connection to local elders and knowledge

keepers will be considered an asset.
Competencies
In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, and an orientation to service, the
candidate should possess the following competencies:
1. Leadership/Coaching – Ability to direct and develop performance of others to achieve desired
result.
2. Negotiation/Communication/Interpersonal Skills Able to speak, write, listen and secure
information in a variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to
create and build relationships inside and outside the organization.
3. Planning/Organizing – Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and
others to accomplish short and long term goals.
4. Problem Solving – Ability to identify an issue, gathers and processes relevant information,
determine possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements and evaluates them.
5. Service Strategy – Ability to identify the needs and wants of members/participants as a priority and
respond in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s YMCA experience.
6. Initiative/Enthusiasm/Innovation – Ability to manage and lead in order to achieve and exceed
identified goals.

Child Care
Employment Opportunities
P.O. Box 1808 * 2020 Massey Drive * Prince George * BC * V2L 4V7 | 250 562 9341 | nbc.ymca.ca
7. Community Awareness and Understanding – Demonstrates and promotes a personal
understanding of and appreciation for the vision, mission and values of the organization.
8. Project Resource Management – Ability to manage a project from initial planning to completion.
9. Strategic Planning/Visioning – Ability to visualize future direction and formulate strategies, plans
and action to achieve vision.
How to apply
Please apply with cover letter, resume, and application
(found at nbc.ymca.ca) to:
Harman Atwal
Manager of Child Care Services, Peace River North
Harman.Atwal@nbc.ymca.ca* **Consideration of qualified
candidates to commence immediately.
The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year