Program Coordinator, Upstream

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Upstream initiative, aimed at enhancing youth and family wellbeing. This full-time, temporary position will involve developing programs, coordinating community services, and preventing crises among youths. An ideal candidate will have a diploma in social services, with experience in program management and a passion for youth advocacy.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Fun, positive work environment

Benefit plan

Child care discount

Qualifications

• 3 years recent related experience including 1 year supervisory experience.
• Strong background in developing, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops the program in consultation with the supervisor.
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program.
• Monitors and authorizes expenditures; maintains financial records.

Skills

Program development

Leadership

Community liaison

Education

Diploma in a related human/social service field

Job description

Program Coordinator, Upstream

Date: June 5, 2025

Competition Number: 46-25/26

Location: Kelowna, BC (Downtown Youth Centre & Remote)

Upstream Kelowna is a collaborative community project aimed at promoting overall wellbeing for youth and families. Upstream uses a Student Needs Assessment to look for any barriers to resilience, offers check-ins with students to offer supports if they want them and provides wrap around services to cultivate their protective factors. Upstream Kelowna is a local adaptation of Upstream Canada – an Early Intervention/Prevention Strategy aimed at ending youth homelessness and school disengagement by offering supports - before crisis hits - through early school-based coordinated access. The Upstream Program Coordinator enjoys a full-time schedule which flexes to meet the needs of the project and its participants. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively across sectors and leads the Upstream team to enhance resiliency in young people and families before crisis hits and ultimately to prevent young people from leaving school or ever experiencing homelessness.

This is a temporary role for the work period starting June 2025 till November 15, 2025.

We can provide:

• Many opportunities for professional development
• Fun, positive work environment
• Benefit Plan and Child Care discount

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops program in consultation with the supervisor.

• Formulates program policies and procedures and evaluates the program in consultation with the supervisor
• 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 are met.
• Monitors and authorizes program expenditures and maintains financial records in accordance with established procedures. Prepare the program budget for submission and presentation to senior management.
• 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 and program in external events.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma in a related human / social service field along with 3 years recent related experience including 1 year supervisory experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong background in developing, implementing and evaluating programs for youth and families.
• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Driver’s license and vehicle

This position is open to all candidates.

This position requires union membership

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm (with flex to meet needs of programs and participants)

Rate of Pay: $33.77 per hour

Closing: June 13, 2025

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