Child Care Worker (PAL)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused childcare organization in Penticton seeks a Child Care Worker (PAL) to join their team. In this role, you will care for children aged 6-12, planning activities that foster growth and learning. Applicants must have a diploma in a relevant field and be at least 19 years old. A positive and supportive work culture is offered, alongside the opportunity for professional development. The role is casual/on-call with a pay rate of $22.60 per hour.

Benefits

Ongoing paid professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in recreation or education.
• Current First Aid Certificate and Food Safe certification.
• Must be at least 19 years old.

Responsibilities

• Care for and supervise children aged 6 to 12.
• Plan and implement activities and events.
• Transport children using Club Vans as needed.

Skills

Caring and supervision of children

Activity planning

Communication with parents

Volunteer management

Education

Diploma or certificate in relevant field

Tools

Class 4 Driver's Licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Child Care Worker (PAL)

Date: February 6, 2026

Competition Number: 268-25/26

Location: Penticton, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Child Care Worker (PAL) for our Penticton Club! Join our school-age childcare team and be part of a fun, engaging program that provides a safe and supportive environment. In this role, you will guide children through meaningful activities, build positive relationships, and help create a welcoming space where every child feels a sense of belonging.

Here’s 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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for caring, nurturing, supervision and safety of children (6 – 12 years old).
• Plans and implements activities and special events for a program.
• Use Club Vans to drop off and pick up children from school and transport to various sites for recreational purposes.
• Recruits, selects, dismisses, orients, trains, monitors and provides support to program volunteers.
• 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.
• Establish open communication with parents/care givers.
• Ensure that specific goals of children and program are met.
• Ensure Agency Policies and Procedures, program standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing regulations, risk management requirements and general facility safety standards are met
• 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.
• Must be at least 19 years of age (as per Provincial Licensing Standards)
• Current First Aid Certificate and Food Safe (or willingness to obtain)
• Class 4 Driver’s Licence
• Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check

Please Note

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

Hours: Casual/on call

Rate of Pay: $22.60 per hour

Closing Date: March 11, 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 you’re 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.