Program Assistant III - Community Facilitator Child Care

Requisition ID: 46931 

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
The Child Care Program Assistant III (PAIII) supports the Manager of Child Care Services and the Child Care Leadership Team in strengthening high-quality, inclusive early learning programs across Britannia Child Care. Working within Britannia's Community Facilitator Hub Model, the PAIII serves as a central connection point between educators, children, families, childcare programs, and community services, fostering collaborative relationships that enhance children's learning, family well-being, and educator capacity. 

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Services, the PAIII provides leadership in pedagogical practice, curriculum development, inclusion, family engagement, and community collaboration. The role supports educators through coaching, mentoring, reflective practice, and professional learning while connecting families and programs with community resources and support services. The PAIII works collaboratively with the Child Care Leadership Team to strengthen responsive, relationship-based early learning environments grounded in the BC Early Learning Framework and Britannia's values of inclusion, equity, and community. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide pedagogical leadership by coaching and mentoring educators in curriculum development, reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, Indigenous organizations, community agencies, Supported Child Development, and other service providers to strengthen integrated supports for children and families.
• Support educators and families in accessing community resources, inclusion services, and early intervention supports through a relationship-based approach.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional learning opportunities, workshops, communities of practice, and educational resources that strengthen educator capacity and continuous learning.
• Support inclusive practices by collaborating with educators, families, and community professionals to develop responsive strategies that promote the participation and well-being of all children.
• Coordinate practicum placements, mentor student educators, and support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Develop and maintain partnerships that strengthen family engagement, community connections, and coordinated service delivery across Britannia Child Care programs.
• Participate in departmental initiatives including strategic planning, grant implementation and reporting, quality improvement, and the development of resources and communications for families and educators.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement that reflects current research, emerging practices, and the values of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Supports the production of promotional website content, materials and media posts 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• ECE Diploma
• An asset to have Special Needs and Infant Toddler Certifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• One year administration experience
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and the social non-profit sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring educators in pedagogical curriculum. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework, early childhood education, curriculum development, inclusion practices, and current sector initiatives.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal child care legislation, funding, and licensing requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the Grandview-Woodland community, family support services, and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor educators through reflective practice, professional learning, and curriculum development.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with children, families, educators, schools, Indigenous organizations, community partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to assess needs, coordinate supports, and connect families and educators with appropriate community resources.
• Strong project coordination, facilitation, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop workshops, presentations, reports, and educational resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and culturally responsive practice. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required. 
   

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, this position allows remote work; flexibility of remote work is required. 

Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Services Centre   

Affiliation: CUPE 15  

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: September, 2026 

Position End Date: August, 2028 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-016: $32.41 to $38.08 per hour

This position is eligible for the Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement, on top of the existing pay grade, for successful candidates certified with the ECE Registry.  

Application Close: July 31, 2026

Please submit your resume to: 

Name: Mirae Pinpin

Title: CC Program Coordinator

Britannia Community Services Centre

1661 Napier Street

Vancouver, B.C. V5L 4X4

Mirae.Pinpin@Vancouver.ca

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories

Before you click Apply now

Once you start your application you can save your work and leave the applications page, however please remember to submit your profile to the specific job requisition before the posting closing date.

In addition to uploading your cover letter and resume, part of the application process may include answering application questions related to the preferred requirements of the role which may take approx. 5-10 minutes. Cover letters should express interest and highlight additional information relevant to the position and resumes should include a summary of skills and experience related to the position.