Program Assistant – Child Care
Resource & Referral (CCRR)
Are you
passionate about supporting families and child care providers in your
community? Do you bring creativity, organization, and a heart for connection to
your work? We’re looking for a Program Assistant to join our CCRR team — someone
who thrives on collaboration, values inclusion, and believes in the importance
of quality child care for every family.
In this role,
you’ll provide meaningful support to local child care providers and families,
facilitate playgroups, coordinate training events, and promote the CCRR program
throughout the community. Whether you’re helping a parent navigate their child care
options, creating engaging social media content, or planning a caregiver
appreciation event, your work will help build stronger, more connected
communities.
What You’ll Do:
·Support and
engage care providers through outreach, resources, and regular communication
·Provide guidance
and referrals to parents and families seeking quality childcare
·Coordinate and
help deliver training sessions, workshops, and community events
·Facilitate
playgroups that offer safe and enriching experiences for children and families
·Create compelling
newsletters and social media content that inform and inspire
·Collaborate with
a supportive team to ensure high-quality services and community outreach
·Maintain accurate
records, reports, and data to support program effectiveness
What You Bring:
·A strengths-based
approach that builds relationships and uplifts others
·Early Childhood
Education diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience
·Confidence using
tools like Canva to create inviting social media content
·Strong
organizational skills and the ability to work independently within program
goals
·Clear
communication, cultural humility, and a commitment to inclusivity
Additional
Requirements:
·Clear Criminal
Record Check
·Current First Aid
& CPR certification
·Valid Class 5 BC
Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance
·Annual driver’s
abstract
·Union membership
(CUPE)
Shift/Schedule/Hours
per week: Temporary
PT; 12.5 hours per week for the month
of July and August
Expected
Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary:
starting
at $29.22/hour
Grid
Level: 11
Application
Deadline: Position will remain open until filled
We are
committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we
proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and
diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous
Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual
orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and
actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while
acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and
reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking
process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within
the Agency.
