Program Area Leader

1 week ago

Vernon, Canada BGC Okanagan Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Program Area Leader – Recreation (Casual)

Date: November 5, 2025

Competition Number: 184-25/

Locations: North Okanagan, BC

  • Vernon
  • Falkland
  • Enderby
  • Lavington

Looking for a job that's fun and truly meaningful?
BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Program Area Leader to support our recreation programs in the North Okanagan. The Program Area Leader plans, coordinates, and implements recreational, social, and educational activities in collaboration with other Program Leaders and the Program Coordinator.

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.

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

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.

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 Licence or willingness to obtain it immediately
  • Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Please Note:

  • This position is open to all applicants
  • This position requires union membership

Hours: 0-15 hours per week, dependent on seasonal programming

Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour

Closing Date: November 14, 2025

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

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