Inclusive Child Care Consultant
Date: September 26, 2024
Location: Kelowna, BC
Competition Number: 152-24/25
The ICC Model is a project involving multiple partners, aimed at providing inclusive childcare to anyone who would like to access it. Using a family-centered, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach, the new Family Connection Centre (FCC) will work as a collaborative place where families can access resources and information, as well as referrals into programs that can serve their child’s needs. This includes inclusive childcare, SLP, OT, Physiotherapy, and other support services. Alongside operational partners, BGCO aims to provide family-centered services in an environment where all children, including those with support needs, can participate, thrive, and have equitable access to services that respond to their evolving needs. This position will predominantly involve working in Early Years settings but may also include children up to the age of 19. Inclusive Childcare Workers will promote an inclusive approach and collaborate with various childcare teams within the community.
This is a temporary role starting October 2024 -March 31, 2025, or return of the incumbent.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay : $37.55 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.