Program Area Leader - Casual

Salary: $19.82 per hour

Program Area Leader - Casual

Date: March 4, 2026

Competition Number: 287-25/26

Location: Vernon, BC

Looking for a job thats fun and truly meaningful?
BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Program Area Leader for our club in Vernon, BC. Join our team, where every day brings a new adventure. Support childrens growth through play, creativity, and nurturing relationships. You will help shape their development while experiencing their curiosity, honesty, and joy.

Heres what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here because
Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements activities and special events for a program.
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development, policy and procedure formulation, and program evaluation.
• Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program, and represent the organization or program in external events.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.
• Valid First Aid certificate
• 20 Hours Responsible Adult training or willingness to obtain
• Class 4 Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain it immediately
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations

Please Note:

• This position is open to all applicants
• This position requires union membership

Hours:Casual/on call

Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour

Closing Date: June 20, 2026

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 youre 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