Child Care Resource & Referral Worker (Internal)
Date Posted: October 10, 2025
Competition Number: 162-25/26
Location: Vernon, BC
Term: Temporary – concludes March 31, 2026
Exciting Internal Opportunity: Child Care Resource & Referral Worker!
BGC Okanagan is seeking a Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR) Worker to join our dedicated team in Vernon. In this role, you will provide resources and consultation to parents and family-based childcare providers, maintain the childcare registry and community resources, and offer drop-in support while creating engaging, welcoming spaces for early years participants.
The CCRR Program aligns with the Child Care BC Plan, including ACCB, other funding initiatives, the Early Learning Framework (E.L.F.), and current childcare trends. This position is temporary and will continue until March 31, 2026.
Here’s what we offer when you join our team:
A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
A comprehensive benefits plan
So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries from parents and potential or existing childcare providers on issues related to childcare services. Provides resource materials and information on community resources, services and local childcare providers.
Provides consultation to childcare providers and potential childcare providers in areas such as start-up and operation, licensing requirements, safety standards, and programming. Conducts initial and follow-up visits to childcare providers.
Develops and produces newsletters, program brochures and pamphlets in conjunction with other staff. Develops, selects and acquires resource materials in consultation with the supervisor.
Maintains the lending library by performing duties such as organizing resources, clean and disinfect equipment, performing inventory, and maintaining library membership, loan and return records.
Plans, delivers, and participates in workshops, networking events, and educational sessions for parents and childcare providers, in consultation with the supervisor.
Promotes the program and recruits childcare providers through public announcements, advertisements, and promotional materials such as posters and brochures.
Maintains the childcare provider registry in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
Prepares and maintains records, statistics, and reports as required.
Qualifications:
Early Childhood Education Certificate is an asset,
Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
First Aid or willingness to obtain
Class 5 driver’s licence
Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
Please Note:
Only qualified internal candidates will be considered.
This position requires union membership.
Hours:
12 hours per week - Wednesday mornings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Rate of Pay: $27.54 per hour
Closing Date: October 17, 2025
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
