Job Description

Program Facilitator

Culinary Arts Program, Rural Programs

1 part time positions available, Sept 2025 - May 2026

Monday to Friday, Evenings and Weekends as needed

Are you a creative and energetic individual with a passion for cooking & youth development? BGC London is seeking Culinary Arts Program Facilitators to lead engaging, hands-on cooking & nutrition programming for children & youth ages 4-18 through the BGC London Rural Hubs, serving Thorndale, Ilderton, Dorchester, Komoka, and Lucan.

In this role, you'll inspire young people to explore food culture, nutrition, and kitchen skills through fun, interactive workshops. From teaching basic food safety to exploring world cuisines, you'll help youth gain confidence, teamwork skills, and healthy habits. You'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to equity, empowerment, and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in rural areas.

For over 70 years, BGC London has been a leader in creating opportunities and building brighter futures for children and youth. We aim to empower young people with practical tools and confidence to navigate everyday life. This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a lasting impact in rural communities while growing professionally.

Qualifications:

v Background in culinary arts, hospitality, food education, or related field.

v Experience facilitating child and youth programs in community, camp, or educational settings

v Passion for youth development, skill building, and rural community engagement

v Current Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance issued by local police

v Current First Aid C.P.R. Level C Certificate required (or willingness to obtain)

v Safe Food Handling certification (or willingness to obtain).

v Access to a vehicle or reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

v Support the development and facilitation of high-quality programs focused on life skills, creative arts, leadership, culinary arts.

v Foster a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children and youth to learn and engage in activities.

v Supervise & mentor youth, provide guidance, encouragement & behavior management as needed.

v Adapt programming to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

v Work with program managers and other part-time staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

v Collaborate with guest speakers and community partners to enhance program quality.

v Support volunteers, other staff, placement students by providing guidance & performance feedback.

v Ensure all activities follow safety protocols and risk management procedures.

v Act as the first point of contact for emergency situations, ensuring proper procedures are followed.

v Maintain an organized and hazard-free program environment.

v Collect and analyze participant feedback to assess program effectiveness.

v Prepare evaluation reports summarizing outcomes and recommendations for improvement.

v Maintain accurate attendance records and incident reports.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to:

Human Resources, BGC London

E-mail: hr@bgclondon.ca

INCLUDE JOB TITLE IN YOUR APPLICATION

No phone calls please

BGC London (BGCL/the "Club") is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes and encourages applications from people of all gender identities including people of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We welcome all resumes but only those granted an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a background in culinary arts, hospitality, food education or related field? Do you have a reliable vehicle as the position runs out of the various BGC London Rural Hubs serving Thorndale, Ilderton, Dorchester, Komoka and Lucan?
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-09-07
Expected start date: 2025-09-07