Child Care Community Facilitator - City of Vancouver, Vancouver

About the Role

Join the City of Vancouver, consistently recognized as one of the world’s most liveable cities and a top employer in BC. As a Program Assistant III (PAIII) – Community Facilitator Child Care, you will play a vital role in advancing our commitment to exceptional public service, sustainability, and equity. This position offers meaningful work within the public service, contributing to equitable access to services and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity.

The Child Care Program Assistant III supports the Manager of Child Care Services and the Child Care Leadership Team in enhancing high-quality, inclusive early learning programs across Britannia Child Care. Operating within Britannia's Community Facilitator Hub Model, this role acts as a central connection point, fostering collaborative relationships between educators, children, families, childcare programs, and essential community services. Your work will significantly enhance children's learning, family well-being, and educator capacity, grounded in the BC Early Learning Framework and Britannia's values of inclusion, equity, and community.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Manager of Child Care Services, the PAIII provides leadership in pedagogical practice, curriculum development, inclusion, family engagement, and community collaboration. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide pedagogical leadership by coaching and mentoring educators in curriculum development, reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and implementation of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, Indigenous organizations, community agencies, Supported Child Development, and other service providers to strengthen integrated supports for children and families.
• Support educators and families in accessing community resources, inclusion services, and early intervention supports through a relationship-based approach.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional learning opportunities, workshops, communities of practice, and educational resources that strengthen educator capacity and continuous learning.
• Support inclusive practices by collaborating with educators, families, and community professionals to develop responsive strategies that promote the participation and well-being of all children.
• Coordinate practicum placements, mentor student educators, and support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Develop and maintain partnerships that strengthen family engagement, community connections, and coordinated service delivery across Britannia Child Care programs.
• Participate in departmental initiatives including strategic planning, grant implementation and reporting, quality improvement, and the development of resources and communications for families and educators.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement that reflects current research, emerging practices, and the values of the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Support the production of promotional website content, materials and media posts.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this vital role, candidates should possess the following education and experience:

• ECE Diploma is required.
• Special Needs and Infant Toddler Certifications are considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• One year administration experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and the social non-profit sector is strongly preferred.
• Experience with coaching and mentoring educators in pedagogical curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and proficiency in:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the BC Early Learning Framework, early childhood education, curriculum development, inclusion practices, and current sector initiatives.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal child care legislation, funding, and licensing requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of the Grandview-Woodland community, family support services, and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor educators through reflective practice, professional learning, and curriculum development.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with children, families, educators, schools, Indigenous organizations, community partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to assess needs, coordinate supports, and connect families and educators with appropriate community resources.
• Strong project coordination, facilitation, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop workshops, presentations, reports, and educational resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.