Program Area Leader

Program Area Leader

Date: August 21, 2025

Competition Number: 114-25/26                           

Locations: Summerland, BC

Looking for a job that’s fun and truly meaningful?
BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Program Leaders to support our School Aged Programs in Summerland. It’s the best place for kids to be when the bell rings! For over 60 years, we’ve been creating safe, engaging spaces where children can play, create, and connect after school.

• Join an organization where every day you support kids in discovering where they belong.
  • Enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your growth — with sponsored professional development, leadership training, and opportunities to thrive.
  • We support our team with a cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation and sick time, and discounts on childcare.
  • Be part of a positive, inclusive environment where your ideas, initiative, and energy are truly valued. If you’re passionate about working with children and want a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements activities and special events for a program.


• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.


• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development, policy and procedure formulation, and program evaluation.


• Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.


• Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program, and represent the organization or program in external events.


• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.


• Current First Aid certificate and 20 Hours Responsible Adult training or willingness to obtain


• Class 4 driver’s license or willingness to obtain it immediately


• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check


• Must be at least 19 years of age as per Provincial Licensing Regulations

This position is open to all applicants and requires Union membership

Hours:  25 hours per week during school year, Monday to Friday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

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