Childcare Float

JOB POSTING: Child Care Float

Posting date: November 6, 2025

Application deadline: November 28, 2025

Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA) is a community centre and neighbourhood house operating in

the Fairfield Gonzales neighbourhood of Victoria, BC, and adjacent communities. We offer a wide range of

supports to children, families, and individuals and we work with residents to help make Fairfield Gonzales an

even better place to be. Our vision is that Fairfield Gonzales is a connected, collaborative, inclusive, welcoming,

and sustainable community.

Job Title: Child Care Float

Job Details:

➢ Position Type: Permanent, year-round

➢ Desired Start Date: November 17, 2025

➢ Hours of work: 40hours/week between the hours of 7:30am & 5:30pm

➢ Salary Range:

o ECE $31.65-$33.70/hour (Recruitment range: $31.65-$32.15/hour)

• Inclusive of ECE Wage Enhancement

o ECE-A: $24.50- $26.00/hour (Recruitment Range: $24.50-$25.00/hour)

Placement within the recruitment ranges is dependent on demonstrated experience and education.

➢ Vacation and Benefits: Begins with 15 days' vacation PLUS 1 week of paid closure during the

winter break, 14 paid sick days, matching RSP contributions, extended health and dental

benefits (30% employee paid), and the ability to work with a strong, stable and seasoned

childcare team.

About the FGCA

The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering

belonging and connection in Fairfield-Gonzales through the services we provide. Located beside Sir

James Douglas Elementary School, we proudly offer a $10aDay continuity-of-care model that supports

families from early learning through school-age care. We gratefully work and play on the unceded,

traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees

Nations. As part of our childcare team, you'll help nurture both the children and the land that sustain

our community.

Overall Position Objectives

The Child Care Float is not assigned to one specific program. The primary objective of the position is to

provide staff support during high-pressure periods, including (but not limited to) field trips, school

pickups, special events, staff breaks, early dismissals, and times of low staffing. When not supporting

immediate staffing pressures, the Float assists where needed. This may involve preparing snacks,

helping with transitions, setting up or cleaning program spaces, relieving a program assigned staff

member for narration or administrative time, or supporting planned activities. Adaptability and

flexibility are essential as the Child Care Float plays a key role in maintaining quality care and smooth

operations across all Fairfield childcare programs.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

For a complete this of the job duties and responsibilities please see the job description on our website:

Qualifications (Education / Skills/ Abilities)

• Must hold a valid BC Early Childhood Education Certification. A combination of experience and

education (i.e. ECE-A) will be considered.

• Be comfortable switching between environments (infant, toddler, preschool, & school age) and

adjusting to different teams, routines and activity plans.

• Must hold relevant work experience with children aged Infancy (10months) -Twelve (12) years in

a licensed childcare setting

• Ability to collaborate with fellow colleagues and take direction as needed to support the various

programs

• Standard First Aid and CPR (C)

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, outdoor care, moving furniture, cleaning

and diapering)

• Ability to maintain patience and emotional stability in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working in a year-round outdoor program

The FGCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible

environment for all. The FGCA is committed to the values of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We actively

encourage applications from people who are experiencing barriers to equity. Those who anticipate needing

accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Pippa Davis, Operations

Manager at or Any personal information provided will be

maintained in confidence.

Interested individual are requested to forward their resume and cover letter to Evan Pepper via email

) or in person at Fairfield Community place during administrative hours. We

thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.