Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Childcare Resource & Referral Worker

CLASSIFICATION:

Childcare Resource & Referral Worker

PROGRAM:

Childcare Resource & Referral Program - Dawson Creek

REPORTS TO:

Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will facilitate the day-to-day activities of the Childcare Resource & Referral Program while providing resource and consultation services to parents, childcare providers and other professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will have:

Early Childhood Education Diploma and two years experience in a supervised setting; or

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience

All supervised settings to be in services to children.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator must demonstrate:

A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;

Cultural, social and economic awareness;

Empathetic listening and support qualities;

Tact and diplomacy;

Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;

Good boundaries and self care practices;

A willingness to work flexible hours;

A person centered practical approach; and

Good physical health;

A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice; and

Capacity of working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

The Childcare Resource & Referral Facilitator will require:

Excellent organization and prioritizing skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent relationship skills with service recipients, staff, professionals and agency personnel

Demonstrated ability to prepare and write a variety of reports

Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver public presentations, meetings and workshops

Demonstrated familiarity with strategic planning processes

Demonstrated team building skills and leadership ability

Demonstrated familiarity with computers and all relevant software programs

Excellent knowledge of the geographical area, its communities and its resources

High degree and awareness of ethical professional conduct

Understanding and competence in working with diverse cultures, particularly aboriginal people

Ability to mediate and/or resolve conflict

Valid driver's license

Child Safe First Aid and Child CPR Certificat

W.H.M.I.S. Certificate

Foodsafe Certificate

CPI

Diversity Training

Respect and adherence to ethics and confidentiality

HOURS OF WORK:

39 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs

RATE OF PAY:

$27.54

CLOSING DATE:

July 25, 2025

SUBMIT RESUMES TO:

Human Resource Coordinator

Please include competition #

2066

with resume

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

This position requires union membership

This position is open to female and male applicants.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25
Expected start date: 2025-08-04