Casual ECE Assistant I

Cowichan Valley Regional District; Shawnigan Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Shawnigan Lake is seeking a casual ECE Assistant I to assist in implementing child care programs. The ideal candidate should have a Secondary School graduation, an ECE Assistant Certificate, and experience in a licensed child care setting. This role involves teamwork with an ECE Instructor and compliance with licensing guidelines. The position offers a casual wage range of $24.66 - $25.94 per hour plus additional pay for vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Certificate of health and three letters of reference are required.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Preschool or Group Care programs.
• Work under the direction of the ECE Instructor.
• Adhere to licensing policies and guidelines.

Skills

Early Childhood Education license to practice

Experience in a Licensed Child Care setting

Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License

Education

Secondary School graduation

Assistant Certificate from the Early Childhood Education Registry Program

Tools

Child Care Licensing Approved First Aid Course

Job description

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to join our organization as a casual ECE Assistant I at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre in the South Cowichan Recreation Division within the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Child Care Coordinator and under the primary direction of the ECE Instructor, the ECE Assistant I works with the ECE Instructor to develop and implement the Preschool or Group Care programs, including adhering to licensing policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary School graduation and an Assistant Certificate from the Early Childhood Education Registry Program.
• Early Childhood Education license to practice would be an asset.
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License would be an asset.
• Licensing requirements include: must be 19 years of age, a certificate of health, three letters of reference and a criminal record check.
• Child Care Licensing Approved First Aid Course.
• Experience working in a Licensed Child Care setting.

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Hours of Work

As these are casual opportunities, there are no guaranteed hours of work. Hours of operation are typically Monday through Friday with shifts occurring between the hours of 7:00 a.m. ‑ 6:00 p.m. Hours of work are based on operational need and may vary to accommodate facility events.

Salary

This non-union casual opportunity has a wage range in two steps, $24.66 - $25.94 per hour, plus an additional 17.2% pay in lieu of vacation, benefitsand stat holidays, as per the Non-Union Wage Scale (2025 rates).

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to communicate their accommodation needs.