Manager, Child Care (Internal Posting)

Date Posted: February 17, 2026

Competition Number: 281-25/26

Location: Kelowna, BC (Anne McClymont Club & Cedar Creek)         

Exciting Internal Opportunity!

BGC Okanagan is seeking a Child Care Manager to lead the daily operations of multiple licensed childcare programs at our Anne McClymont Club and Cedar Creek Club locations.

In this role, you will provide strong, hands-on leadership by assigning work, guiding staff, and ensuring high-quality program delivery. You will support and mentor a dedicated team while maintaining safe, welcoming, and well-run environments for children and families.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping exceptional childcare services and making a meaningful difference in our community every day.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued


• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career


• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive


• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed


• A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Child Care programs within the community.


• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs.


• Ensure contract deliverables are being met.


• Ensure Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are always met and followed by all staff.

• Provides leadership in accordance with Agency Vision, Mission Statement and Core Values.

• Responsible to ensure all programs are adequately staff and be able to work in ratio as needed.


• Responsible for the recruitment of staff and volunteers, including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, orientation and training.


• Provides support in developing budgets for assigned programs. Reviews of financial statements and wage variance reports and adjusts as needed.


• Works with supervisors to ensure that programs are responsive to individual needs of members, and behaviour plans are developed as appropriate. 


• Accesses and manages confidential personnel files, including disciplinary records, performance evaluations, criminal record checks, and medical information, while maintaining strict confidentiality.


• Supports supervisors across multiple Child Care programs with daily scheduling, staff direction, and ongoing performance feedback for employees and volunteers.


• Contributes to the development of grant applications and funding proposals to sustain and enhance program delivery. Completes operational reporting to measure progress in areas of responsibility.   

Qualifications:

• Diploma in a related human/ social service field and/or three (3) years recent related experience including one (1) year supervisory and administrative experience


• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, facilitation, and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint


• Class 4 Driver’s Licence

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, may include some evenings and weekends as needed
Rate of Pay: $65,081 annually

Closing Date: February 25, 2026

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.