Job Description

JOB POSTING: Family Program

Facilitator

Anticipated start: September 8, 2025


Anticipated end date: June 30, 2026


Posting date: July 23, 2025


Posting closes: Aug 15, 2025

The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association is a non-profit society that enhances quality of life in our

neighbourhood by providing various services to over 20,000 users annually. As an organization, we work

collaboratively to create a positive space from a basis of supporting families and community

.

Job Title:

Family Program Facilitator

Position Type

: Part-time

Start Date:

September 8, 2025

Hours of work:

6-8.5 hours per week, Monday 9:00-12:30, and Tuesday 9:00-11:30

Salary Range:

22.75 - 23.25

Vacation and Benefits:

Plus 6

%

vacation pay & 4% pay in lieu of benefits

Reports to

: Early Years Coordinator

Overall position objectives

The Family Program Facilitator works in our Family programs and acts as a leader to attending participants (toddlers and


adults). The position is responsible for providing support and guidance to participants by welcoming children and their


families, facilitating activities, encouraging conversations, creating meaningful interactions, and communicating


program information. The successful applicant must also help provide healthy snacks and lunches and facilitate a parent


learning and sharing session.

Primary Responsibilities

Self-directed and confident in facilitating a family drop-in program
o Personable and comfortable engaging with both guardians and children

o Solid knowledge of the local community programs on health, child development, and referrals.


Effective communication skills (written and oral)
o Demonstrated ability to facilitate child orientated, group activities (songs, stories & puppets)

o Comfortable working with a diverse population and varied needs

o Ability to lift heavy equipment up to 20 lbs. to set up child-appropriate settings

o Ability to work within an active and noisy environment

o Ability to cook and deliver healthy meals and snacks

Qualifications

Experience leading family centered programming Having cared for and/or lived with small children is an asset Standard First Aid and CPR (C)
o Able to provide an acceptable Criminal Record Check

o Minimum 19 years of age

The FGCA is committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin,

age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any

other basis protected by applicable law. We actively encourage applications from people who are

experiencing barriers to equity. Those who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the

application and hiring process may contact Pippa Davis, Office Manager at

office@fairfieldcommunity.ca or 250-382-4604. Any personal information provided will be maintained in

confidence.


Interested individuals are requested email their resume and cover letter to Maggie Spencer at

eyc@fairfieldcommunity.ca . Please include "Family Program" in the subject line of the email.


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Application deadline: August 15, 2025