Early Years Resource Centre Coordinator (Temporary)

Temporary Early Years Resource Centre Program Coordinator
Location: Based Vanderhoof, serving Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake & Fort St James, BC
Term: ASAP to March 31, 2024
Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (some evening & weekend work as required)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Salary: $28.32 - $32.51/hour as per CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 12)
Job Summary
Connexus is looking for a temporary Early Years Resource Centre Program Coordinator to join our Early Years and Support Services Program. This position will work within the Early Years Resource Centre. This position has the primary focus of creating and developing a warm, welcoming drop-in centre, while reaching out and supporting families with children aged 0-6. The Early Years Resource Centre Program Coordinator will work with families to identify and connect to appropriate services throughout the community. The role of the Early Years Resource Centre Program Coordinator also includes facilitating psycho-educational parenting programs for parents/caregivers and providing children with non-childcare early learning opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
2 Year Diploma in human/social services or related field
One-year recent related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar environment is required for this position.
Knowledge of childhood development
Ability to facilitate programs/workshops.
Ability to work effectively with other program staff and community partners.
Ability to work independently and be a team player.
Intermediate Computer Skills (moderate understanding of operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, case management and databases), include use of social media.
Required
Valid class 5 driver's license & satisfactory drivers abstract
Criminal Record Check clearance
This position requires union membership
Our Commitment To You
We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire those who we believe will thrive at Connexus. As a Connexus Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel.
Benefits for full-time: Extended Health, Dental, Pension Plan, Paid Sick Days, LTD, Vacation 3 weeks + more
Connexus is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Salary: $28.32-$32.51 per hour
Benefits
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement
French not required
Schedule
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s)
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada or a Canadian citizen?
Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Vanderhoof, BC for this job?
Education
DCS / DEC (required)
Experience
Early childhood: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification
Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person