Role: Child Care Administrator - Fort St. John

Wage: $20 per hour

Benefits: YMCA membership, paid training, education & career advancement opportunities

Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada

Hours: Monday-Friday, Hours falling between 8am & 5pm

Term: Full Time, Temporary (35-40 hours per week)

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: September 1st, 2025

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant

About the Program:

YMCA BC is the largest not-for-profit provider of child care in Canada and YMCA BC is the largest provider in the north, serving: Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Prince George, Pouce Coupe, Tumbler Ridge and Vanderhoof. YMCA Child Care is a home away from home.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Assist with key administrative tasks and ensure a positive experience for children and families enrolled in our summer programs
• Ensure the Child Care Team has all necessary information, forms, and documents
• Ensure registration forms are printed for the following week by the deadline set
• Printing and copying of weekly paperwork to be sent out
• Audit registration forms for any missing pieces
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Maintain positive communication with parents, staff, and program partners
• Maintain confidentiality of all information in relation to summer care

Qualifications:

• Must provide three satisfactory references
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with clear Vulnerable Sector Search
• Training and/or experience with children and/or youth and families in a group care/ recreational setting is an asset
• As this position may be funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, preference will be given to applicants who meet the CSJ Grant criteria

Canada Summer Job Criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International participants are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents

About YMCA BC:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC – Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

Competencies:

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies:

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability – Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity – Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others – Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection – Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically – Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact – Advance the strength and cause of the Y

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 Human Resources department.

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.

Application Process:

Application deadline: Until Filled

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.

The YMCA thanks all those interested in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.