This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program and requires positive, energetic people who meet the following criteria: between the ages of 19-30 years of age, is able to work from June 17th-August 12th, and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. International students are not eligible. Program leaders are responsible for implementing Daycamp activities with the Team Leads. Under the direction of the Team Leads, the program leaders will also be responsible for supervising 10 children and provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for participants. Program leaders will have the opportunity to work with all ages and different team leaders throughout the summer.

1. Knowledge and awareness of issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism.
2. A high level of functional spoken and written English skills sufficient to ensure successful communication with staff, children and parents.
3. Preference for those who have completed or are in the process of obtaining one of the following: Early Childhood Educator Certificate, Responsible Adult Certificate, Recreation Leadership Diploma or Child and Youth Care Diploma.
4. 1-2 years of experience providing care and mature guidance to school-aged children in a daycare or recreational setting.
5. Current 1st Aid and CPR certification.
6. Current criminal record check.
7. Documented compliance with BC’s immunization and tuberculosis control programs.
8. Healthy Eating in Child Care Setting Certificate. https://learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/6820/healthy-eating-in-the-childcare-setting-division-of-responsibility-model
9. Caring About Food Safety Certificate. https://media.openschool.bc.ca/assets/cafs/mainpage/home.html
10. Anaphylaxis in Child Care Setting Certificate. https://www.allergyaware.ca/courses/
11. Early Learning Framework Certificate. https://mytrainingbc.ca/ELF/
12. The Foundations of Inclusive Child Care (Part 1 & 2) https://bcearlyyearshub.ca/available-courses/
13. 2nd language an asset
14. Class 4 Driver’s License an asset