Child Care Trainer

We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations.

**Opportunity**:
WFC is looking for a **part-time permanent** Child Care Trainer to work **28 Hrs/ week**. The WCCRC Child Care Trainer reports to the **Manager, Programs & Services** and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the day-to-day activities and operations for Westcoast Professional Development and Training. The Childcare Trainer requires a flexible schedule, to include evening and weekend hours.

**Responsibilities**:

- In collaboration with Training team, plans and oversees delivery key professional development opportunities for Early Care and Learning Professionals:

- Planning, and coordinating workshops in consultation with Program Manager, Training and Library that are aligned with Westcoast’s core values and the BC Early Learning Framework.
- Hosting and facilitating professional development events.
- Developing and coordinating the training calendar in collaboration with the Training Team; including scheduling locations, facilitators, and dates/times.
- Identifying and developing relationships with facilitators to provide relevant and diverse professional development opportunities.
- Responding to professional development requests and requirements.
- Maintains appropriate communication with clients, community partners, and funders regarding training policies and procedures, annual work plan, budget, and Training effectiveness.
- Keeps the Program Manager, Training and Library informed of progress towards completion of the annual work plan, compliance with program budget, and feedback regarding training effectiveness on a quarterly basis or as the need arises.
- Ensures professional development workshops, courses and presentations, and relevant accompanying resources on topics related to child care programming and administration are developed and delivered.
- Responds to requests for training on related topics for the full spectrum of child care providers and organizations.
- Ensures integration of Training annual planning with the agency’s overall strategic plan.
- Meets regularly with the Program Manager, Training and Library to discuss the direction of the program as well as staffing and resource needs for service delivery.
- Provides contracts, training agreements and other documentation for external facilitators.
- Builds effective links with relevant organizations in the child care, child development, family support, and broader social service sector.
- Represents the program and Westcoast in the child care and broader communities.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Skills You Bring**:

- Current knowledge of child care, child development, and family support issues, trends, and practice.
- Proven effectiveness and successful experience in organizational, communication, supervisory, and leadership roles with a staff team.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience in working in a leadership capacity in services related to Westcoast Training content and activities.
- Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and maintain positive community relations.
- Effective English written and oral communication/presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrated effectiveness required as part of a staff team.
- Competency in languages in addition to English is an asset.

**Requirements**:

- Diploma in a related field
- Minimum three (3) years of recent program coordination or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

**Why Work for Westcoast**:
Be part of a community-based agency committed to developing and strengthening our community together. As a Westcoast employee, you will benefit from:

- An opportunity to be a part of a hands-on mentoring experience, through role-modeling and coaching.
- Making a difference in your local community.
- A chance to do meaningful work with a committed team of professionals.
- Contribute to our commitment to being an inclusive and culturally safe environment for all.
- Join us in being allies to Indigenous peoples, on our journey to reconciliation.

**About Westcoast**:
Westcoast Family Centres Society ('Westcoast’) is a multi-service community-based non-profit organization delivering child-centered, evidence-based programs and services to children and families in the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to strengthen and develop healthy relationships between children, their families, and their communities. Our programs and services aim to address the unique and varied challenges faced by vulnerable families.

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