Job Description

Are you passionate about the development, wellbeing, and education of children and families?


Do you love to build community connections and have a passion for supporting the early years community?


Are you passionate about providing leadership and support to programs and professional staff?


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Role overview:

As part of the Community Programs Division at the YMCA, we are searching for a Manager of Early Years & Family Services. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering high-quality programs that support to children, families, and early childhood professionals in our community.



The Manager of Early Years & Family Services will oversee the strategic development, team leadership, and evaluation of CCRR and Early Years programs, ensuring alignment with provincial standards, community needs, and organizational goals, including advocacy in the child care sector.



If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!


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We'd love to hear from people who:

Foster a collaborative team environment, inspiring staff to elevate services and deliver best in class programming. Have experience in creating annual and quarterly operation plans and performance metrics to ensure high-quality, responsive services that provide information, support, resources and referral services to families, child care professionals, and child care providers. Have an interest in advocating for early childhood development and accessible child care within community settings and committees. Have excellent written, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, reporting requirements, and priorities. Ability to build positive relationships with community partners, child development support providers, and child care providers. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Demonstrated commitment to DEI and inclusive practices.



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Additional Assets:

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field (e.g. Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Child and Youth) Minimum 1 year direct management and supervisory experience leading staff in a childcare, family, or community program setting. CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain). Speak multiple languages considered an asset Have access to vehicle



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Position details:

Schedule:

40 hours per week, management role that includes 1 evening per week and Saturdays on-call.

Compensation:

$28.83-$31.97 per hour, dependent on education and experience + benefits after 3-month probationary period



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Competencies:

Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values:*Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.

Service Orientated:*Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.

Relationship Building and Collaboration:*Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.




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The YMCA's Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:


Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.) Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline:

Open until a suitable candidate is found