Support Worker - Maxx Wright ECLC

Atira-Women; Surrey; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Atira Women's Resource Society in Surrey is seeking an Early Care & Learning Centre educator for a full-time temporary position through 2027-03-31. The role runs 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with rotating shifts to meet children’s needs.

Applicants must hold an ECE certificate and license to practice, a valid First Aid certificate and Food Safe certification, plus one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• One year recent related experience.
• Understand child development and family engagement.
• Commitment to anti-violence and equity principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement quality early childhood programs.
• Maintain relationships with children, families and team members.
• Ensure safety, dignity and well-being of residents in line with licensing.

Skills

One year experience

Collaborative

Child development

Education

ECE Certificate & License

Job description

Requisition Number: ECE35002423 (2X Headcounts)
Type: Internal Candidates - Full-Time (Temp till 2027-03-31)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; Days (Monday through Friday; 8:30am -3:30pm.; rotating shifts; hours may change depending on the program and children's needs)
Compensation: $27.53/hr (wage grid#10)
Program & Location: Maxxine Wright Early Care & Learning Centre - Surrey
Union: BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU) - This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Oct 22, 2026

About Us:

Atira Women's Resource Society (Atira) is a non-profit organization known for inclusionary hiring practices, values-driven work, and innovative approaches to supporting communities it serves. Rooted in feminist, anti-violence principles, Atira provides housing, programs, and supports for people of all genders, with a continued focus on addressing gendered violence, misogyny, and systemic oppression. Atira believes a job is more than a paycheque - it's an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systemic and social change.

Please note: This program serves individuals who identify and live full time as women, including those who have experienced gender based violence and misogyny.

To ensure a safe, accessible, trauma informed, and culturally responsive environment for residents, this position requires staff who identify and live full time as women. The presence of women staff is essential to meeting residents’ needs related to safety, dignity, privacy, and effective support.

Applicants must identify and live full time as women (including cisgender, transgender, Two Spirit, intersex women) or non-binary to be eligible for this position.

This requirement is consistent under established best practices under human rights laws for providing services to vulnerable groups and reflects our commitment to providing community based, gender responsive service delivery and supports the development of trust, safety, and meaningful engagement between (residents/tenants/ participants) and staff.

About You:

• You embrace Atira's mission, vision, values and philosophy.
• You want to collaborate with a team to plan and implement quality programs for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and other team members.
• You believe in and respect the competency of young children.
• You understand the impact our interactions and relationships with children have on their development, learning, sense of identity and overall well-being.
• You are aware of the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing.
• You work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics.

You are aligned with Atira's mission, vision, values, and philosophy and bring a strong commitment to anti-oppression and intersectional practice. You understand the impacts of colonialism, especially in Canada, including the legacy of the residential school system, and you approach your work with cultural humility and respect.

You are comfortable working in a harm reduction environment and supporting people who may be experiencing substance use and/or mental wellness challenges. You support those who choose abstinence while recognizing abstinence is just one option among many. You are inclusive and affirming of people of all genders, including transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, transfeminine and non-binary individuals, and understand the realities of gendered violence, misogyny, systemic barriers and how these harms disproportionately impact women. You are sex worker positive - you understand sex work, including survival sex work, as part of a broader social, economic, and gendered context and bring an approach grounded in respect, autonomy, and dignity.

You treat others with fairness and respect, challenge practices that conflict with shared values, and contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment. You inspire others through your commitment to anti-violence and promoting equity, prioritize the needs of the communities we serve, and challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability. You take smart risks and make thoughtful, timely decisions.

Lived experience and connection to the community served are assets. Atira encourages applications from individuals whose lived experience reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Programs specifically serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women and children, hiring preference will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women.

Additional Requisites/Assets:

• One (1) year recent related experience
  Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  Early Childhood Educator Certificate & License to Practice are required
  A valid child oriented First Aid certificate is required
  Food Safe Certificate is required
• Covid-19 (Including Booster) and annual flu vaccinations are recommended
• All positions are subject to a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check

At Atira, we value diverse experiences and recognize that some applicants may face barriers to obtaining required certifications. Atira is committed to being an inclusive employer and may be able to connect you with resources to support you in meeting this requirement.