Program manager Jobs in Prince George, BC

Date Posted: December 12th 2025

Position Title: Senior Manager, Inclusion

Location: Within one of YMCA BC’s main hubs: Northern, Lower Mainland, or Interior Region.

Term: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $80,000- $85,000 annually

Reports To: Vice President, Child Care Operations

Benefits:

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the VP, Child Care Operations, this role is responsible for leading the development and implementation of inclusive practices across YMCA BC Child Care programs, ensuring that children with diverse abilities and support needs can access and thrive in high-quality, equity-focused environments.

Key responsibilities include providing expert guidance to staff, leadership teams, families, and community partners; delivering training and workshops; and building capacity among managers and operational teams. The position oversees the creation and monitoring of inclusion frameworks, policies, and individualized care plans, while fostering a culture of inclusion aligned with best practices.

Additionally, this role serves as a key advocate for inclusive child care, collaborating with provincial bodies and sector partners to influence policy, improve funding models, and strengthen supports for children with additional needs. The position also has two direct reports located in different parts of the region, requiring strong leadership and coordination skills to ensure consistency and excellence across diverse geographic areas.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for inclusion across 140+ YMCA BC Child Care programs, ensuring equitable access and alignment with YMCA standards and licensing regulations.
• Respond to staff concerns regarding behavioral or developmental challenges by conducting observations, assessing environments, and recommending strategies to foster inclusion, including staff training and resource allocation.
• Design and implement YMCA BC Child Care Inclusion Support Policy and Program by identifying gaps, researching best practices, and developing standardized tools, guidelines, and processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Lead responses to critical incidents involving children with complex needs, balancing safety, family communication, and staff capacity while providing short- and long-term recommendations.
• Develop and deliver inclusion-focused training and workshops for 900+ childcare staff, including managers, supervisors, and frontline educators, to strengthen knowledge and skills across all levels.
• Oversee onboarding and care planning for children with additional support needs, ensuring creation, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care plans aligned with best practices.
• Ensure continuity of inclusion supports during seasonal break programs (winter, spring, summer) through coordination of internal and external resources.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies such as Supported Child Development (SCD) and community organizations to support shared care planning, referrals, and advocacy for inclusive childcare.
• Audit and update internal policies, procedures, and tools to strengthen inclusion frameworks and ensure alignment with current best practices.

Qualification-you bring:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Special Education, Child and Youth Care, or a related discipline (required).
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership, coaching, or consultative role supporting children with diverse needs.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in inclusive childcare or educational settings.
• Proven expertise in inclusive practices, individualized care planning, and collaboration with external agencies such as Supported Child Development programs.
• Experience in designing and delivering training, professional development sessions, and resource materials for educators and managers in early years and school-age care environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child care licensing regulations, inclusion frameworks, and equity-based approaches within licensed child care contexts.
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social-Emotional Learning, and Self-Regulation strategies is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding and ability to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, truth & reconciliation, and health equity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at .

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until filled

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.