Early Childhood Education Recruitment and Retention

**Métis Nation British Columbia**:
***Early Childhood Education Recruitment and Retention Specialist**:
**Competition #**
24-193

**Compensation**
$62,000 - $77,000

**Classification**
Professional/Expert 2

**Location**
Hybrid
Surrey

**Period of Employment**
Permanent

**Hours Per Week**
37.5

**Hours of Work**
Full Time

**Date Posted**
November 8, 2024

**Closing Date**
**November 22, 2024**

**About the Opportunity**
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Recruitment and Retention Specialist involves collaborating in the development and implementation of early childhood education training programs and initiatives within the Ministry of Education's guidelines and MNBC policies. The Specialist creates a recruitment and retention strategy to increase the number of qualified Métis early childhood educators in BC. Additionally, they conduct community outreach to assess the needs of the child care sector and design a Métis Early Childhood Education Community of Practice. Collaboration with the Ministry of Education and post-secondary institutions is crucial to delivering Métis-focused early childhood education. The Specialist also establishes and maintains relationships with post-secondary institutions, Métis Chartered Communities to enhance early childhood education capacity. Creating innovative educational materials and providing feedback with a Métis-specific perspective are essential components of this role.

The position oversees the day-to-day operations of recruiting, training, and retaining early childhood educators. The role supports the Manager, Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Training and Development, and MNBC’s mandate and vision of Early Learning and Child Care programming, initiatives, and services for Métis families across the province.

**Does this role sound perfect to you, yet you don’t check every box?**
We at MNBC realize that qualifications and experiences may look different for everyone. If this career opportunity is of interest to you and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

**About Métis Nation British Columbia**
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC reflects an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We respect the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and experiences that our employees bring to the organization and the communities we serve. We are committed to lateral kindness based on Métis cultural values that promote social harmony and healthy relationships.

**How To Apply**

MNBC’s KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK (We take care of each other) initiatives offer employees a competitive total compensation package including:

- Comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account 100% employer-paid.
- Enrollment in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.
- 15 paid days per year for statutory and cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day and Louis Riel Day).
- 15 paid days per year for Wellness.
- Generous vacation entitlements
- Carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only).
- Educational and professional development funding to support continued lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- Internal advancement career opportunities

**Full Job Description**

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years