Job Description

Career Opportunity: Supported Child Development Worker

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type: Full-time, 35 Hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work

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The Opportunity:

Support children with extra support needs to fully participate in the child care setting Encourage and model social interaction with the child(ren)'s peers Plan and implement strategies and activities for inclusion Plan and implement daily activities and experiences to meet goals and objectives

Visit

www.practicedifferently.ca

and click on 'View Opportunities' to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

Early Childhood Education Basic and Post Basic Education; or post graduate courses related to child development and special needs (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) with minimum two years' experience; or A combination of education and experience may be considered Basic First Aid Level One

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake

, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. "We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live". Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

We live by our organization's values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people. Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution. Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:

The target hiring range for this position is $25.67 to $33.24 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants' role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards

: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to

www.practicedifferently.ca

and click on 'View Opportunities' to apply. Applications will

only

be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply:

August 25, 2025.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at

recruitment@csfs.org

and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.